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 NURUDEEN OWOLABI OGUNDIPE, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
University of Lagos | Lagos, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 3, SDG 4 & UNAI 3
" "I'm thrilled to be a Millennium Fellow because I'm passionate about shattering the silence surrounding mental health. I believe that by fostering open conversations and supportive communities, we can empower individuals to prioritize their well-being and embrace their unique stories. Through my work, I aim to create a ripple effect of empathy, understanding, and hope, ultimately breaking down the stigmas that hinder mental health progress." - Nurudeen, Millennium Fellow, 2024 "
Millennium Fellowship Project: SoundAsABell Initiative
"Sound as a Bell" is a mental health initiative aimed at raising awareness, reducing stigma, and providing mental health support for students at the University of Lagos (UNILAG). In a time where university students face numerous academic, social, and personal pressures, mental health challenges are often overlooked, leading to deteriorating well-being and poor academic performance. This project seeks to create a holistic approach to mental health, providing students with tools, resources, and spaces to openly discuss and seek help for mental health issues, while fostering an environment of understanding, empathy, and self-care.
Expected Impact:
- Increased awareness and understanding of mental health challenges within the university community.
- Reduced stigma surrounding mental health discussions, with more students seeking help and participating in wellness programs.
- Enhanced peer support systems that provide ongoing emotional and psychological support to students.
- Improved overall student well-being, academic performance, and personal development.
- Long-term integration of mental health initiatives into the university’s services.
By addressing mental health issues head-on, "Sound as a Bell" aims to create a supportive and resilient student body at UNILAG, ensuring that no student feels alone in their struggles. Through this project, students will understand that mental health, just like physical health, is essential to a balanced and successful life.
About the Millennium Fellow
Ogundipe Nurudeen Owolabi, a final year Psychology student at the University of Lagos, is a budding psychologist, writer, and team manager. He has over a year of experience in volunteering and team management, and is a skilled writer and communicator. As a Campus Ambassador for Cowrywise and President of Asido campus network UNILAG, he promotes mental health awareness and supports various societies and clubs. Nurudeen is a certified soft skill champion, open to internships in clinical psychology, team management, and communication, as well as freelance writing opportunities. He excels in coordinating teams and building productive relationships.
