Federal Govt rewards world’s best English student with N200,000 prize

The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Education, has honoured 17-year-old Nafisa Abdullah Aminu, who emerged as the World’s Best in English Language Skills at the 2025 TeenEagle Global Finals in London.

In recognition of her achievement, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, presented Nafisa with a cheque of N200,000 at a ceremony in Abuja.

The event was attended by dignitaries including the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suiwaba Ahmed; Yobe State Commissioner for Basic Education, Prof. Abba Adam; senior officials of the Federal Ministry of Education; and representatives of the Yobe State Ministry of Education. Five other category winners from the competition were also present.

Commending Nafisa, Dr. Alausa described her feat as a testament to the brilliance and resilience of Nigerian students. He said the global recognition underscores the need for sustained investment in education and opportunities for young people to showcase their potential internationally.

He assured that the Federal Government remains committed to promoting academic excellence through scholarships, mentorship programmes, and improved access to quality learning resources. According to him, Nafisa’s triumph should inspire other students to pursue excellence with dedication and discipline.