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 ALIYU TEMIDAYO ABUBAKAR, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
University of Lagos College of Medicine | Lagos, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 3
" Having a clear goal is beautiful. Having a team of people with a similar vision makes it
even more thrilling and beautiful. Just how much can we achieve by pooling our ideas
and resources? I can't think of a limit. In the Millennium Fellowship, I am positive I will
connect with like-minded individuals, and that alone will fuel our efforts. Incorporating
the knowledge and wisdom gained from the fellowship will make us shine even
brighter. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: The Onco-Aware Initiative
Cervical cancer is the third most common cancer among women in Nigeria, with over 12,000 new cases and 8,000 deaths recorded in 2020 alone. Despite recent government efforts, including the acquisition of 7.7 million doses of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine and a new immunization protocol targeting girls aged 9-14, significant barriers remain. Misinformation, cultural stigma, and anti-vaccine sentiments undermine progress, putting millions of lives at risk.
This project seeks to address these challenges through a comprehensive approach to education, awareness, and access. Our goal is to empower communities, especially in underserved areas, with the knowledge and resources needed to prevent cervical cancer.
About the Millennium Fellow
ABUBAKAR Aliyu Temidayo is a passionate medical student at the College of Medicine,
University of Lagos. He was born in Abeokuta, where he has lived most of his life, and
currently resides in Lagos, pursuing a degree in Medicine and Surgery. Consistently
striving to give back to his community, he became a member of his university's
Rotaract club, where he currently holds an executive position. His dedication also led
him to apply to become a Millennium Fellow. Aliyu aims to be part of a community that
is happy, healthy, and vibrant.
