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.
UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT RAHAMA ONOZASI OZOMARISI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Ahmadu Bello University Samaru | Zaria, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 3, SDG 2 & UNAI 6
" “Securing the Millennium Fellowship is a thrilling milestone in my journey as a Mass Communication student and advocate. Having crafted narratives for the Girl-Child Initiative and ABU Campus Press, I have seen firsthand how strategic storytelling can shift mindsets and unlock opportunities for marginalized girls. This fellowship gives me a global platform to refine my advocacy-driven content, collaborate with passionate change makers, and scale entrepreneurial ventures that advance SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 5 (Gender Equality). I'm eager to leverage this experience to empower youth, amplify underrepresented voices, and drive sustainable impact in Okene, Kogi State, and beyond.” "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Humanity First
Humanity First is a grassroots initiative focused on reducing poverty and empowering vulnerable children and families in Samaru. Through food relief, basic healthcare support, and handwork training for kids, the project fosters empathy, self-reliance, and community resilience. By mobilizing volunteers and forming local partnerships, Humanity First aims to create lasting impact and build a culture of care.
About the Millennium Fellow
Ozomarisi Rahama Onozasi is a bold, purpose-driven Mass Communication student at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, using media as a weapon for change. From Okene, Kogi State, she merges storytelling, strategy, and activism to champion girl-child education, gender equity, and youth empowerment. Through the Girl-Child Initiative, ABU Campus Press, and Enactus ABU, she crafts narratives that amplify underrepresented voices, challenge societal norms, and spark community impact. Rahama aligns her advocacy with SDG 4 and SDG 5, driving solutions that matter. With expertise in content creation, PR, and digital engagement, she is building an inclusive future and inspiring a generation of change makers.
