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 JEREMIAH MORADEYO ADEGOKE, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
University of Lagos | Lagos, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 3, SDG 10, SDG 13, SDG 11 & UNAI 3, UNAI 9
" I am thrilled to be a Millennium Fellow because it is more than just a program—it is a movement of changemakers united by a shared vision of a better world. This fellowship provides a powerful platform to collaborate with passionate, like-minded individuals who are not just dreaming of change but actively building it. My work is driven by an unshakable belief that quality education, decent work, and sustainable practices should not be privileges but fundamental rights accessible to all. I am committed to empowering communities with the tools and opportunities they need to thrive, ensuring that our collective efforts do not just create temporary solutions but lay the foundation for long-term systemic change. By fostering innovation, inclusivity, and sustainability, I aim to contribute to a world where progress is not measured by short-term gains but by the lasting impact we leave on future generations. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: EmpowerU: Innovating Communities Through Education And Sustainability
The overall aim of EmpowerU is to create a more equitable and sustainable future by educating and empowering students and communities. Through a focus on equality, education, health, and sustainability, we seek to foster a generation that is not only aware of their rights and responsibilities but is also actively contributing to a healthier, more inclusive, and environmentally conscious society.
About the Millennium Fellow
"Jeremiah Moradeyo Adegoke is a Millennium Fellow driven by a deep-seated passion for leveraging education as a transformative tool for sustainable development and economic empowerment. His commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals—particularly Quality Education (SDG 4), Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8), and Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG 12)—fuels his mission to create meaningful and lasting impact within his community and beyond.
As a Resource Executive at Young Fellows Africa and an active member of Junior Chambers International (JCI), University of Lagos, Jeremiah is dedicated to fostering youth empowerment, leadership development, and community-driven solutions. Through these platforms, he collaborates with like-minded changemakers to drive initiatives that promote education, skills development, and sustainable economic opportunities for young people.
Jeremiah believes that learning should extend beyond the classroom, equipping individuals with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities needed to navigate the complexities of the modern world. Through his leadership, he champions initiatives that empower young people with the tools to drive change, fostering an environment where innovation, critical thinking, and sustainability are at the core of educational experiences.
Beyond his passion for education, Jeremiah is deeply invested in the intersection of youth empowerment, economic mobility, and sustainable development. He envisions a world where education is not just a means to acquire knowledge but a force that unlocks human potential, promotes social mobility, and creates pathways for decent work and responsible consumption. By actively engaging in projects and collaborations that address these pressing global challenges, he seeks to contribute to a future where every individual, regardless of their background, has the resources and opportunities to thrive."
