ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2024
United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. This year, 52,000+ young leaders applied to join the Class of 2024 on 6,000+ campuses across 170 nations. 280+ campuses worldwide (just 5%) were selected to host the 4,000+ Millennium Fellows.
UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT ABDULLAHI UBA AYUBA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
Bayero University New Site | Kano, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 9, SDG 8, SDG 1 & UNAI 1
" "I am excited about the potential to leverage technology as a tool for positive change. As a Millennium Fellow, I aspire to create innovative solutions that address the unique challenges facing Africa and the world at large. My passion for UX design, graphic design, and digital marketing is driven by the belief that user-centric experiences can empower individuals and communities." "
Millennium Fellowship Project: TechBridge
TechBridge: Empowering Communities Through Digital Literacy and Innovation is an initiative aimed at addressing the digital divide in underserved communities. The project focuses on equipping individuals, particularly youth and women, with essential digital skills to enhance their access to technology, employment opportunities, and innovative tools for problem-solving.
Between August and November 2024, the project provided digital literacy workshops, covering topics such as basic computer skills, internet safety, and using technology for entrepreneurship. These sessions were tailored to meet the specific needs of participants, empowering them to leverage technology for personal and professional growth.
By the project's completion, over 50 participants had successfully completed the training program, gaining practical skills to thrive in the digital age. An impact assessment showed increased confidence in technology use and a boost in participants’ employability. The project also established partnerships with local stakeholders to ensure sustainability and scalability beyond the Fellowship period.
About the Millennium Fellow
Abdullahi Uba Ayuba is a hardworking and dedicated computer science student at Bayero University Kano, Nigeria. He was born and raised in Kano State Nigeria. Abdullahi has a strong foundation in programming and a burgeoning passion for the intersection of technology and human experience. His interest in user experience (UX) design, graphic design, and digital marketing stems from a desire to create digital products that are not only functional but also aesthetically pleasing and user-centric.
Over the years in his academic journey, he was involved and lead several projects that tends to bridge the digital divide and empowered communities, especially in areas like STEM education and access to quality education. Abdullahi is always curious to contribute to the evolving digital landscape by developing innovative solutions that address real-world challenges through his outstanding leadership toward achieving the SDGs.
