A former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar has congratulated a student of Nigerian Tulip International College in Yobe State, Nafisa Aminu, for emerging as the world’s best in English at the 2025 TeenEagle Global Finals.

Atiku, in a post via his X handle on Tuesday, described Nafisa’s outstanding performance as a shining example of what the Nigerian girl-child can achieve when given access to quality education and a supportive environment.

“Nafisa’s outstanding success serves as a powerful testament to the limitless potential of the Nigerian girl-child when provided with quality education and a supportive environment,” Atiku said.

The former Vice President stressed the importance of investing in the education of girls, noting that it goes beyond fairness and equity, but is a “strategic necessity for national transformation.”

Atiku also urged Nigerians to unite in removing obstacles that hinder the girl-child from reaching her full potential.

“Let us, as a community, commit to dismantling every barrier that prevents the girl-child from realizing her full potential,” he added.

The 17-year-old from Yobe State was named the World Best in English Language Skills at the 2025 TeenEagle Global Finals held in London, United Kingdom.

The TeenEagle competition is an internationally recognised contest that tests English proficiency, critical thinking, and communication skills, attracting students from both English-speaking and non-English-speaking nations.

Nafisa’s triumph was confirmed in a statement by the head of her family, Hassan Salifu, who attributed her success to “dedication, discipline, and the enabling support of the state government.”

Representing Nigeria, Nafisa outperformed over 20,000 participants from 69 countries, a historic feat that has thrust her into the global academic spotlight and brought honour to Nigeria.