President Bola Tinubu has congratulated three young Nigerians — Nafisa Abdullahi Aminu, Rukayya Muhammad Fema, and Hadiza Kashim Kalli — for their outstanding victory at the 2025 TeenEagle Global Competition held in London, United Kingdom.
In a dazzling showcase of intellect and talent, 17‑year‑old Nafisa was crowned the overall best in English language skills, 15‑year‑old Rukayya emerged as the overall best in debate, and Hadiza clinched the Outstanding Talent Award (Gold Medal), placing Nigeria firmly on the global stage for academic excellence.
Nafisa Abdullahi Aminu, Rukayya Muhammad Fema, and Hadiza Kashim Kalli
President Tinubu praised the trio as shining examples of the promise within Nigeria’s youth, declaring: “The nation’s future is much brighter with many of our young people as repositories of excellence.”
The President also commended their schools and learning institutions, noting that their achievements reflect the strength and potential of Nigeria’s education system in nurturing some of the world’s brightest minds.
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Highlighting his administration’s commitment to education, Tinubu reaffirmed that education remains a critical driver of national development. He pointed to the government’s significant investment in the sector and the creation of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), designed to remove financial barriers for indigent Nigerians pursuing higher education.
Encouraging the champions to continue their pursuit of excellence, the President urged them to remain steadfast in their studies and assured them of the nation’s pride and support:
“Your brilliance is an inspiration. Stay the course, and continue to make Nigeria proud.”
With this achievement, Nigeria once again demonstrates that its youth are not just leaders of tomorrow but also global standard-bearers today.
