The Atiku Abubakar Foundation (AAF) have awarded fully-funded scholarships to three Nigerian teenagers for emerging overall best in the English Language and debate competition at the 2025 TeenEagle Global Finals in London, United Kingdom.
The teenagers, Nafisa Abdullahi Aminu (17), Rukayya Muhammad Fema (15), and Hadiza Kashim Kalli, represented Nigeria at the international competition, where they outperformed thousands of contestants from 69 countries – a development the Foundation described as a “remarkable success.”
Nafisa was named Overall Best in English Language Skills, Rukayya emerged Overall Best in Debate, while Hadiza clinched the Outstanding Talent Award (Gold Medal).
“The Atiku Abubakar Foundation is delighted to learn of your outstanding performance at the TeenEagle Global Finals, where you emerged as global winners in various categories of the competition.
“Your remarkable success is a testament not only to your academic excellence but also to the boundless potential of all children to achieve their dreams, regardless of gender, social class, or background,” the Foundation stated in a letter signed by its Acting Secretary, Prof. Ahmadu Shehu, and sighted on Thursday.
In recognition of the feat, AAF offered the girls a “fully-funded scholarship covering the remainder of your secondary education and your university studies at any institution of your choice.”
The letter, dated August 5, 2025, also reaffirmed the Foundation’s mission, stating, “As the platform that coordinates the philanthropic activities of H.E. Atiku Abubakar, GCON, renowned for his commitment to quality education in Nigeria, the Foundation reaffirms its dedication to supporting education, particularly for girls and other vulnerable groups.”
Concluding the message, the Foundation added: “We wish you continued success in all your future endeavours. Please accept our warmest congratulations and sincere regards.”
