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ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2025

United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. This year, 60,000+ young leaders applied to join the Class of 2025 on 7,000+ campuses across 170 nations. 290+ campuses worldwide (less than 5%) were selected to host the 4,500+ Millennium Fellows.

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UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT ABDULMALIK YAHAYA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.

Ahmadu Bello University Samaru | Zaria, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 13, SDG 13 & UNAI 3

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" For me, i believe young people are the catalysts for the world’s most needed change. The Millennium Fellowship is a platform to turn ideas into impact, and I'm excited to collaborate globally to create solutions that'll outlive us all. "

Millennium Fellowship Project: ROOTS of HOPE!

Roots of Hope is a tree-planting and conservation initiative aimed at engaging students in environmental protection through simple, practical activities. The project will establish tree-planting clubs in schools, where students will regularly plant trees, learn about the environment, and understand the vital role trees play in combating climate change and supporting local ecosystems. These clubs will organize tree-planting events throughout the year, giving students hands-on experience in planting, nurturing, and tracking the growth of trees. In addition to planting, the initiative will feature workshops and interactive sessions that teach sustainable environmental practices, conservation skills, and the consequences of deforestation. The goal is not only to increase the number of trees planted, but also to build a strong sense of environmental responsibility in students. Over time, each school’s club will become self-sustaining, led by student volunteers and teachers who will guide upcoming generations to continue the mission.

About the Millennium Fellow

Abdulmalik Yahaya is a young global leader and citizen, an outstanding student of Faculty of Life Sciences at the prestigious Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and an award-winning social innovator passionate about sustainability, quality education and youth development/empowerment. He was born and resides in Nigeria, currently studying Botany at one of the best and top-ranking Institution in his country. As the Project Manager of his Enactus team, he has led & championed impactful and transformative projects that solves some of the world most pressing problems ranging from climate to food security solutions that has won multiple social innovation trophies and medals. With over four years of entrepreneurial leadership experience, Abdulmalik is dedicated to creating scalable and sustainable solutions in education, environmental conservation, and community development. He envisions a world where young people drive change through creativity, collaboration, and selfless service.

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