ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2023
United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. 44,000+ student leaders from 3,300+ campuses across 170+ nations applied to join the Class of 2023. 260+ campuses worldwide (just 9%) in 38 countries were selected to host 4,000+ Millennium Fellows for the Class of 2023.
UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT OLASUNKANMI OLAGBOYE, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2023.
Federal University of Technology Akure | Akure, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 14 & UNAI 9
Millennium Fellowship Project: Reducing Plastic Waste: A Roadmap to a Greener Tomorrow
In the quest for a greener tomorrow, it's imperative to address the pressing issue of
plastic pollution, which significantly impacts our oceans, marine life, and the overall
health of our planet.
As part of the Millennium Fellowship Class of 2023, we organized a webinar with the theme "Reducing Plastic Waste: A Roadmap to a Greener Tomorrow."Shining a spotlight on Sustainable Development Goal 14 (SDG 14)—Life Below Water.
Our esteemed speaker, Mr. Paul Ayomide, a seasoned advocate for tackling plastic
pollution, and the visionary behind AquaWorld, an Akure-based NGO dedicated to
raising awareness about the dire consequences of plastic pollution and ocean
degradation.
This educational and insightful webinar delved into the heart of the issue, exploring
the intricacies of plastic waste and its impact on marine ecosystems. Mr. Paul Ayomide shared his wealth of knowledge and experience, offering practical solutions and a vision for a future where plastic pollution is minimized and our oceans thrive.
About the Millennium Fellow
Olagboye Olasunkanmi is a Geology student at the Federal University of Technology, Akure. Olasunkanmi is a passionate advocate for environmental transformation. With a heart dedicated to Environmental Conservation and Change, Olasunkanmi is resolute in his mission to drive positive impact and sustainability. He envisions a future where his efforts translate into tangible improvements for our planet. After Graduation, Olasunkanmi plans to earn a Master’s degree in Environmental Geochemistry. By gaining deeper insights into the intricate relationship between the Earth's materials and our environment, he will play a significant role in shaping a more sustainable future for society at large.
