President Bola Tinubu has congratulated three Nigerian students for clinching top honours at the 2025 TeenEagle Global Finals held in London, describing their victories as a source of national pride.

The winners, 17-year-old Nafisa Abdullahi Aminu, 15-year-old Rukayya Muhammad Fema, and Hadiza Kashim Kalli, emerged victorious in different categories after outperforming contestants from 69 countries.

Nafisa was named Overall Best in English Language Skills, Rukayya emerged Overall Best in Debate, while Hadiza received the Outstanding Talent Award (Gold Medal) at the prestigious global event.

In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu praised the students for their outstanding achievements, describing them as “shining examples of Nigeria’s future promise.”

He also lauded their school, Nigerian Tulip International College, and affirmed that the feat demonstrated the capacity of Nigeria’s education system to produce world-class talents.

The President highlighted his administration’s ongoing investments in the education sector, including the removal of financial barriers for underprivileged students through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund.

Tinubu encouraged the girls to remain dedicated to their education, stating that their performance reinforces hope in the country’s youth as drivers of future excellence.

Meanwhile, the trio has also received commendations from prominent Nigerians, including the Yobe State Government and Prof Isa Ali Pantami, who urged the Federal Government to honour them with national recognition and reward.