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 EKEMINI PRAISE EKWERE, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Bowen University Ogbomosho | Ogbomosho, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 2, SDG 6 & UNAI 3
" Inclusivity and pragmatism fuel my leadership and vision. As a Millennium Fellow, I am eager to cultivate entrepreneurship, self-reliance, and financial independence among students and youth. The Fellowship will amplify my efforts to spark a nationwide ripple effect that empowers individuals, strengthens communities, and contributes to a more sustainable and prosperous economy. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: U5-I: Little Minds, Big Futures
The Under5Initiative is a community health project focused on reducing morbidity and mortality among children under the age of five through targeted health education, early detection, and improved access to preventive care. The initiative works to address the major causes of under-five deaths—such as malaria, pneumonia, diarrheal diseases, malnutrition, and poor vaccination uptake—by providing evidence-based interventions and empowering caregivers with practical knowledge.
Through school outreach programs, community sensitization, basic screenings, demonstrations on hygiene and nutrition, and collaborative engagement with local health centres, the Under5Initiative aims to strengthen health-seeking behaviors in families. Our approach combines medical expertise, culturally sensitive communication, and grassroots engagement to create sustainable improvements in child health outcomes in underserved communities.
The initiative is led by medical doctors & students committed to driving social impact, bridging health literacy gaps, and bringing essential care closer to vulnerable populations. Each outreach is designed to be interactive, accessible, and tailored to the unique needs of the communities we serve.
About the Millennium Fellow
Ekemini Ekwere is a Medical Laboratory Science student at Bowen University and an aspiring social entrepreneur. He currently serves as Acting Vice-President and Financial Secretary of NIMELSSA Bowen Chapter, where he has developed skills in leadership, mentorship, and collaboration. Growing up, Ekemini experienced financial challenges that shaped his passion for empowering youth. He focuses on equipping secondary school students with entrepreneurial skills, fostering self-reliance, and creating opportunities for meaningful social impact. As a Millennium Fellow, he aims to strengthen his abilities, expand his network, and inspire the next generation of young leaders in Nigeria.
