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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.

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UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT SHERIFAH SALIHU, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.

University of Jos | Jos, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 8 & UNAI 9

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" Passion about climate change and advancing the SDGs are the main driving force behind my application. I hope to use this as a platform for personal and professional development, enhance my creativity and build lasting connections while doing so. "

Millennium Fellowship Project: Waste To Wealth

This project aims to tackle the hazardous effects of waste plastic by converting it into composite floor and wall tiles. The initiative seeks to reduce environmental plastic waste while producing affordable products for everyone. Inspired by a visit to a nearby town where blocked drainages with plastic waste caused unsanitary conditions and illnesses like malaria, the project is driven by the need to address these challenges. Additionally, it recognizes the detrimental effects of plastic pollution on marine life, threatening species like turtles and penguins with extinction.
The project process involves collecting waste plastic, washing, shredding, melting, pouring it into molds for desired shapes, curing, solidifying, and allowing it to cool. This initiative is particularly impactful in addressing the plastic waste problem in the project’s home country, offering a practical solution to environmental and societal issues.

About the Millennium Fellow

Sherifah Salihu is an undergraduate student of Physics, in the university of Jos. She was born in Ajaka, Kogi state. Raised under a father who frowned upon littering and environmental waste, she grew up with a mindset of keeping her environment as clean as possible. She's always been passionate about writing and climate change. She's joined a number of organizations geared towards making as much positive impact in their environment as possible. It was a driving force behind her joining AIESEC earlier this year and the main reason for applying for this fellowship.
She hopes to use this fellowship as a platform for driving a positive impact in her environment.

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