Atiku awards scholarships to TeenEagle global champions

Three Nigerian teenagers, Nafisa Abdullahi, Rukaiya Fema, and Khadija Kalli, have received fully-funded scholarships from the Atiku Abubakar Foundation in recognition of their exceptional performance at the TeenEagle Global Finals.

The trio, who claimed top positions in different categories of the renowned international academic competition, were celebrated by the Foundation for what it referred to as their “remarkable success.”

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In a letter obtained by PUNCH Online on Thursday, dated August 5, 2025, and signed by Prof. Ahmadu Shehu, Acting Secretary of the AAF, the Foundation wrote …

“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.”

Among the awardees is 17-year-old Nafisa Abdullahi, who was particularly recognised for her mastery of the English language, strong critical thinking, and articulate presentation, qualities that helped her outperform contestants from 69 countries.

Congratulating the teenagers, the foundation said …

“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.”

To honour their achievement, the Atiku Abubakar Foundation (AAF) granted the students a “fully-funded scholarship covering the remainder of your secondary education and your university studies at any institution of your choice.”

The letter further emphasized the Foundation’s core values, 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.”

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