YOBE philanthropist, Kashim Musa Tumsah, has commended three students from Yobe State for their exceptional performance at the 2025 TeenEagle Global English Championship held in London, United Kingdom.
Tumsah announced a cash reward of ₦500,000 and a brand-new laptop for each of the students to bolster their educational pursuits.
The students, 17-year-old Nafisa Abdullahi Aminu, 15-year-old Rukayya Muhammad Fema, and Hadiza Kashim Kalli, represented Nigeria at the international competition and emerged among the best in various categories, beating over 20,000 participants from 69 countries.
In a statement on his Facebook page, Tumsah said that the students’ achievements were commendable and brought pride to the state.
His full statement reads: “We proudly celebrate the outstanding achievement of three brilliant young students from Yobe State, Nafisa Abdullahi Aminu, Rukayya Muhammad Fema, and Hadiza Kashim Kalli, who have brought honour to Nigeria at the TeenEagle Global English Championship held in London.
“Emerging victorious among over 20,000 participants from 69 countries, these students have not only demonstrated academic excellence and discipline but have also highlighted the immense potential of Nigerian youth, particularly from the North-East region.
“Their success reflects the growing impact of continued investments in education under the visionary leadership of His Excellency, Governor Mai Mala Buni, whose commitment to creating an enabling learning environment is yielding truly exceptional results.”
Furthermore, he announced personal rewards to support their academic advancement.
“In recognition of this inspiring global accomplishment, a cash reward of ₦500,000 and a brand-new laptop each will be presented to support and further empower their educational pursuits.
“This milestone is a source of pride not only for Yobe State but for Nigeria as a whole. It stands as a powerful reminder of what is possible when talent meets opportunity, and it serves to inspire countless other young Nigerians to aim higher through education and perseverance.
Congratulations to our champions from Yobe. The future is bright.”
Rukayya Muhammad Fema was recently declared Overall Best in Debate at the global finals, while Nafisa Abdullahi Aminu emerged as the Overall Best in English Language Skills. Hadiza Kashim Kalli was also honoured with the Outstanding Talent Award for her unique presence and exceptional creativity among global peers. Their collective successes undoubtedly strengthen Nigeria’s educational presence on a global scale.
Observers have praised the announcement not only as recognition of merit but also as a timely act of encouragement to promote excellence among youths in underserved regions.
Tumsah’s public commendation and accompanying reward are seen as emblematic of a growing culture of educational support in northern Nigeria. He continues to distinguish himself through a consistent portfolio of grassroots interventions that cut across education and youth development.
Earlier this year, Tumsah awarded a ₦100,000 cash prize to each Yobe indigene who scored over 300 in the 2025 JAMB examinations. A total of 29 high-achieving students benefited, receiving a combined ₦2.9 million, a gesture widely acknowledged as unprecedented in the state’s educational history.
This effort complements his prior initiative, where he facilitated the purchase of JAMB forms for underprivileged candidates across all 17 LGAs of Yobe, alongside providing tutorials and mock CBT exams under his KMT–Light Up Yobe Initiative.
However, Tumsah’s engagement is not confined to academic interventions. His approach is multidimensional, tackling urgent infrastructural and humanitarian gaps in vulnerable communities.
In recent months, he commissioned a pedestrian bridge in Potiskum’s Rugar Fulani, solving a long-standing challenge of seasonal isolation due to flooding. The structure replaced a dangerous wooden walkway that schoolchildren and residents once relied upon.
Following a windstorm that destroyed over 350 homes in Fika LGA, Tumsah provided emergency relief. Similarly, he coordinated support for insurgency victims in Tarmuwa, mobilising both personal resources and his wider network.
