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 SOFFIYAH WURAOLA OWOLABI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
University of Lagos | Lagos, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 13, SDG 11, SDG 14 & UNAI 9
" I am excited to be a Millennium Fellow because it offers a unique platform to amplify my passion for sustainability and climate education. I do this work because I believe that informed, collective action is key to addressing the environmental challenges we face. By bridging gaps in climate knowledge, I hope to empower my community to create a more sustainable future. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Plastic Purge
Plastic Purge is a student-led initiative dedicated to combating plastic pollution within school environments, particularly at the University of Lagos, one of Nigeria's largest and most vibrant campuses. With the campus's proximity to a lagoon exacerbating the mismanagement of plastic waste, this project seeks to address both immediate and long-term environmental challenges caused by plastic pollution.
About the Millennium Fellow
Soffiyah Wuraola Owolabi, a penultimate-year chemical engineering student at the University of Lagos, was born and raised in Nigeria. She has a strong passion for developing sustainable products and is dedicated to advancing climate education in her country. With a keen interest in research and advocacy, Soffiyah aims to bridge the knowledge gap surrounding climate issues in Nigeria. Her goal is to contribute to a future where sustainability is prioritized, and climate awareness is widespread. Through her work, she aspires to make a lasting impact on both the environment and her community.
