PROJECT NAME: FUTURE BRILLIANT INNOVATORS—FBI
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
I started my project by organizing a series of seminars to educate my target audience. I worked with experts within and outside my base country to make the kick-off phase a huge success, where I was able to reach out to over 200 people. The seminar is an initial phase of a larger vision I aspire to realize. It serves as a foundational step towards a more extensive initiative aimed at fostering innovation, research, and technological advancements among youth. Beyond these seminars, my vision extends to collaborating with stakeholders within my country and beyond to create a more comprehensive platform for nurturing the talents and potential of young individuals. Here is a summary of my kick-off seminar titled “Fostering Research and UN SDGs: Building a Solid Foundation with Technology and Biostatistics."

SESSION ONE: BUILDING THE FOUNDATION: MENTORSHIP, NURTURING, AND SDG IMPACT
This session focused on:
- Building a strong foundation for academic success and campus life management.
- Highlighting the significance of mentorship, networking, and responsible campus life.
- Instilling a sense of responsibility in participants to contribute to UN Sustainable Development Goals through their campus activities.
Guest Speaker: Adeleye ADEMIKU, a Mastercard Foundation Scholar at the University of Edinburgh.

SESSION TWO: EXPERT INSIGHTS, PERSONAL STORIES, OF GRIT, AND GUIDANCE FOR EARLY CAREER RESEARCHERS
This session focused on:
- Providing a comprehensive understanding of the research landscape, its challenges, and its opportunities.
- Offering expert insights and practical guidance for effective research practices and career development.
- Inspiring through stories of resilience and determination from successful researchers.
Guest Speaker: Prof. Despina Sanoudou, PhD, FACMG, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

SESSION THREE: LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS AND DIGITAL TOOLS FOR ENHANCED RESEARCH DISCOVERIES

This session focused on:
- Exploring cutting-edge technology's impact on research and equipping participants with skills to harness these advancements effectively.
- Enhancing research capabilities through technology for more efficient and impactful discoveries.
- Fostering a collaborative environment for sharing ideas and experiences among researchers
Guest Speaker: Seseugh Daniel Terver, Director of Research, University of Jos, NIMELSAA


SESSION FOUR: UNVEILING INSIGHTS: THE CRUCIAL ROLE OF DATA AND BIOSTATISTICS IN RESEARCH AND HEALTHCARE
This session focused on:
- Promoting data literacy and highlighting the crucial role of biostatistics in healthcare and research.
- Emphasizing the synergistic relationship between data and healthcare for improved research outcomes and healthcare delivery.
- Providing practical knowledge and inspiring action for utilizing data and biostatistics in research and healthcare practices.
Guest Speaker: Abah Laraba Favour, a junior research fellow at the Intercountry Centre for Oral Health for Africa in collaboration with the World Health Organization, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria.

Collectively, through this seminar, we aimed to foster a culture of learning, innovation, and responsible citizenship among youths. By offering mentorship, enhancing their research capabilities, and promoting data literacy in alignment with inclusivity and quality education for all, we helped to promote Sustainable Development Goal 4.
My aim after the Millenium Campus Fellowship program is to establish a sustainable framework that not only cultivates academic growth but also encourages a spirit of innovation and creativity among the youth. My ambition is to empower the youth to become catalysts for positive change and advancements that significantly impact society at large. By fostering collaborations with educational institutions, industry experts, governmental bodies, and community leaders, I strongly believe we will be able to create an ecosystem that supports and promotes research and technological innovation that will improve the general well-being of mankind. I envision a future where these young minds contribute to innovations that improve the quality of life and promote the overall well-being of humanity.