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 HAMMED OPEYEMI ODUNUGA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
Bayero University New Site | Kano, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 10 & UNAI 3
" Throughout my journey, I have come to understand that creativity and adaptability are vital for navigating the complexities of our constantly evolving world. Systems thinking has given me the ability to recognize the interconnectedness of global challenges, encouraging me to approach problems with a focus on both immediate solutions and long term sustainability. This mindset is essential for tackling issues that cut across various sectors, from education to environmental sustainability. The Millennium Fellowship presents a remarkable opportunity to further hone these skills within a collaborative setting. By engaging with peers who are equally dedicated to making a social impact, I will be able to exchange ideas, gain insights from diverse perspectives, and collaboratively craft strategies that are both innovative and practical. This fellowship will act as a driving force for my personal and professional development, enabling me to transform my ideas into tangible actions that are aligned with the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) principles and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Eradication of Ignorance
This project seeks to transform the lives of Almajiri children in northern Nigeria by addressing their educational and social empowerment needs in alignment with Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 4 [Quality Education] and SDG 10 [ Reduced Inequality]. These children, often marginalized and denied access to formal education, are at risk of perpetuating cycles of poverty, ignorance, and blind allegiance to leaders. Through a tailored curriculum and community driven interventions, the project aims to introduce foundational education, critical thinking skills, and life values that promote rational decision making. We emphasize inclusivity, ensuring that both boys and girls within the Almajiri system are equipped with tools to participate meaningfully in society.
About the Millennium Fellow
Hammed Odunuga is a dynamic and forward thinking chemical engineering student at Bayero University Kano, Nigeria. Born and raised in Nigeria, Hammed has demonstrated a profound commitment to social justice, equality, and human rights from a young age. His academic path has been marked by a consistent passion for advocacy, demonstrated by his proactive leadership in various social justice movements and charitable projects, spanning from high school to college.
Hammed leadership skills have been instrumental in the success of these initiatives, and he plans to continue his advocacy work in the future. With a clear vision of making a global impact, He aspires to enter a professional field where he can further champion these causes and contribute to the development and realization of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. His dedication to social change, combined with his academic pursuits, positions him as a promising leader with the potential to drive significant progress in his community and beyond.
