Abuja, Nigeria – August 8, 2025 – Triumph at the prestigious 2025 TeenEagle Global finals has translated into life-changing educational opportunities for three exceptional Nigerian students. Nafisa Abdullahi, Rukaiya Mohammed Fema, and Khadija Kashim Kalli, whose stellar performance secured Nigeria the top spot, have been awarded comprehensive scholarships by the Atiku Abubakar Foundation (AAF).
The foundation announced it will fully fund the recipients’ education from their current secondary school level through the completion of their university degrees. Crucially, the scholarship is institution-agnostic, covering all associated educational costs regardless of the university the young women choose to attend, both within Nigeria or abroad.
This significant investment underscores the AAF’s long-standing commitment to education, particularly focusing on empowering girls and youth from underserved communities. Founded by former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the foundation views education as a fundamental catalyst for development.
In its official communication to the scholarship winners, the AAF framed the award as more than just a prize. “This is more than just a reward for academic achievement,” the foundation stated. “It is a reaffirmation of our belief in the transformative power of education, and a commitment to supporting young Nigerians—especially girls—who are working hard to realise their dreams.”
The scholarships align directly with the foundation’s broader mission to combat educational inequality in Nigeria and reflect Atiku Abubakar’s consistent advocacy for girl-child education as a strategic national priority.
“When you invest in the education of a girl child, you are invariably investing in the education of a prospective family and community,” Atiku Abubakar remarked, reiterating his dedication to the cause. He emphasized that empowering young women through education creates ripple effects that uplift entire societies.
The TeenEagle Global finals, renowned for bringing together brilliant young minds worldwide to compete in rigorous academic and intellectual challenges, saw the Nigerian team’s victory hailed as a moment of national pride. The triumph highlighted the immense potential residing within the country’s youth.
With the substantial financial barrier removed by the AAF scholarship, Abdullahi, Fema, and Kalli are now positioned to pursue their academic ambitions unhindered. Their journey from global champions to fully supported scholars not only transforms their own futures but also establishes them as powerful role models, inspiring countless other young Nigerians to strive for excellence and dream big. The foundation’s investment signals a strong bet on these young women as future leaders capable of driving meaningful change.
