By Balarabe Alkassim, Abuja
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nafisa Abdullahi Aminu, Rukayya Muhammad Fema, and Hadiza Kashim Kalli on emerging world champions in English language communication skills and debate at the 2025 TeenEagle Global competition held in London, United Kingdom.
It could be recalled that, 17 year-old Nafisa was named the overall best in English language skills; 15-year-old Rukayya emerged as the overall best in debate, while Hadiza clinched the outstanding talent award (gold medal).
The President in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga on Wednesday commended the exceptional young Nigerians for the feat saying that the nation’s future is much brighter with many of its youth as repositories of excellence.
He also commended the institutions of learning and states adding that, the accomplishments are a testament to the quality and potential of Nigeria’s education system as a nurturer of some of the world’s brightest minds.
President Tinubu stated that, he believes that education is a critical element for national development; hence, his administration’s significant investment in the sector and the removal of financial barriers for indigent Nigerians seeking higher education through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND).
The President encourages Nafisa, Rukayya, and Hadiza to remain steadfast in their studies and wishes them continued success.