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 OLABANJI JOHN OGUNBIYI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
University of Ilorin College of Health Sciences | Ilorin, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 2
" "I am excited to be a Millennium Fellow because it offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with like-minded individuals who are equally passionate about creating a positive impact. This platform will not only enhance my leadership and communication skills but also empower me to raise awareness about critical health issues and drive sustainable change in my community. I believe that by working together, we can make a lasting difference in ensuring healthier lives and well-being for all." "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Project Heart-Check
Project Heart-Check is a social awareness campaign aimed at combating hypertension in underserved communities. The project educates people on the causes, symptoms, prevention, and management of high blood pressure, with a focus on creating awareness through digital platforms, radio outreach, and physical campaigns. By targeting teens, young adults, adults, and seniors, it promotes regular blood pressure monitoring and connects individuals to accessible healthcare services. Through the #GetChecked initiative, the project seeks to empower individuals with knowledge and encourage proactive health management.
About the Millennium Fellow
Ogunbiyi Olabanji John is a talented and dedicated third-year medical student at the University of Ilorin, Nigeria. He was born and raised in Ejiu Ayegunle, a small town in Kwara State, Nigeria. Olabanji has always dreamed of providing sustainable medical facilities and ensuring good health for the people in his community. His passion for making a difference led him to pursue a medical degree at the University of Ilorin College of Health Sciences, where he is committed to fulfilling this dream.
Olabanji is known for his integrity, resilience, and perseverance. He values discipline and firmly believes that he can achieve any goal he sets his mind to. Currently, he is taking on a leadership role at his university to hone his leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, preparing himself for future challenges.
In addition to his academic pursuits, Olabanji has a passion for volleyball, a sport he enjoys because it keeps him energized and mentally fit. During his spare time, he actively shares his ideas on social media, focusing on health-related issues and striving to raise awareness about them.
One of Olabanji's key projects as he applies to be a Millennium Fellow is to enhance public health and raise awareness about health conditions that are often overlooked in society. This initiative aligns with one of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals: to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all. He is also eager to collaborate and work alongside other aspiring leaders in the Millennium Fellowship, as he believes this will further enhance his leadership and communication skills.
