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 OMOLABAKE ADEBISI ADEGOROYE, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
University of Lagos | Lagos, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 8 & UNAI 3
" "I am excited to be a Millennium Fellow because it offers a unique platform to collaborate with like-minded individuals who are committed to creating meaningful change. My work is driven by a deep desire to address pressing global challenges—whether it’s transforming plastic waste into valuable materials or developing technology to support healthcare. This fellowship will not only amplify my impact but also inspire me to push boundaries and innovate for a better world." "
Millennium Fellowship Project: MOJA- Bridging The Skill Gap, Building Dreams
MOJA is an initiative that empowers young people by providing access to self-paced learning in coding, digital skills, career development, and personal growth. Through a user-friendly platform, MOJA offers resources to help learners build practical skills for the digital economy, including coding and other essential tech skills. Our mission is to create an inclusive, safe space where everyone can learn at their own pace and pursue their dreams. MOJA supports SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) by making education accessible and preparing youth for success in the digital world.
About the Millennium Fellow
Omolabake Adegoroye, born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria, is in her penultimate year studying Building at the University of Lagos. She holds an HND in Computer Science from Woolf University and is a software engineer. Omolabake has been recognized by the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) for transforming plastic waste into construction materials. She interned at Kibo School, managing over a thousand students learning Python and web development, and developed a chatbot at SeqHub, an AI research company, to support sickle cell patients. Aspiring to be a global innovator, Omolabake is dedicated to solving the world's most pressing problems.
