Arewa Girls Conquer Global Stage
Yobe teens defeat 900 rivals from 46 countries, proving Nigerian girls can lead the world through education and discipline. The stunning victory of Yobe State’s Nafisa Abdullahi Aminu, Rukayya Muhammad Fema, and Hadiza Kashim Kalli at the 2025 TeenEagle Global English Championship in London is not just a medal haul it is a national wake-up call. These young stars have proven that with education, discipline, and determination, Nigerian girls can shine as brightly as any in the world.
Representing the Nigerian Tulip International College, Yobe campus, the trio beat 900 contestants from 46 nations to clinch the top awards: Nafisa was named Overall Best in English language skills, Rukayya emerged Overall Best in debate, and Hadiza took home the Outstanding Talent Award (Gold Medal). Their victory, achieved on a global stage at the University of Surrey, is a proud moment for Yobe, the North-East, and Nigeria at large.
In a time when many young women face pressure from negative societal influences and the lure of unproductive lifestyles, their success is a reminder that the true path to honour is paved with intellect, hard work, and moral strength. As former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan once said, “Education is the premise of progress, in every society, in every family.” From a quiet campus in Mamudo, Potiskum LGA, to the world stage in London, the Yobe girls have proven that talent knows no geography. Their journey supported by Governor Mai Mala Buni’s multi-billion naira scholarship programme shows what can happen when young people are given the right tools and opportunities.
Their story should inspire every Nigerian girl to see education not as a burden, but as a passport to greatness. Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai put it best: “One child, one teacher, one book, and one pen can change the world.” It is now up to parents, communities, and policymakers to multiply opportunities like this through scholarships, mentorship, and safe learning spaces so that more girls can follow their example. As Michelle Obama once advised, “There is no magic to achievement. It’s really about hard work, choices, and persistence.”
If more Nigerian girls embrace this mindset, the country will not only produce more global champions but also nurture a generation of women leaders, innovators, and nation-builders who will drive Nigeria’s development for decades to come.
Dr. Nike Sulyman-Gidado writes from Kwara State College of Education, Oro
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