Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has applauded two students from the state for emerging victorious at the 2025 TeenEagle Global Finals held in London.
The students, Nafisa Abdullahi (17) and Ruqayya Fema (15), who attend Nigeria Tulip International College in Mamudo, outperformed more than 20,000 participants from 69 countries to clinch top positions in the English Language and debate categories.
In a statement issued on Tuesday in Damaturu by the Director-General of Press and Media Affairs, Alhaji Mamman Mohammed, the governor described their achievement as a source of pride not just for Yobe, but for the entire country.
Buni expressed joy over the global recognition, saying it affirms the impact of the state’s ongoing investment in education. He said preparations are underway to host the girls to a grand reception in appreciation of their outstanding performance.
He also noted that both Nafisa and Ruqayya are beneficiaries of his administration’s scholarship initiative, which currently funds full tuition for 890 students at the same college.
The governor added that over 40,000 students across different institutions, both in Nigeria and abroad, are currently on the state’s scholarship programme. He recalled that the state recently celebrated the graduation of 167 students from Indian universities, where they studied disciplines such as medical sciences, computer science, and engineering, all under state sponsorship.
Governor Buni reiterated his commitment to making education accessible for every child in Yobe and urged parents to support the government’s efforts in this direction.
The Nigeria Tulip International College was established and funded by the Yobe State Government, though its operations are managed by Turkish partners.
