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 RUKAYAH AJOKE OYERINDE, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Federal University of Health Sciences Ila-Orangun | Ila-Orangun, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 8, SDG 17, SDG 4 & UNAI 3
" I'm passionate about creating healthier, more informed communities by making health education accessible and engaging. The Millennium Fellowship will give me the platform and skills to take my advocacy beyond my immediate environment, connect with like-minded change makers, and turn ideas into actions that make a real difference in people’s lives. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Healthy Minds, Brighter Futures
Healthy Minds, Brighter Futures is a two-day health and personal development program carried out at Abolarin College, Oke-Ila. The project focused on strengthening students’ health awareness, teaching practical life-saving skills such as CPR and choking response, and introducing them to sustainable agriculture and antimicrobial resistance. Students also learned income-generating skills like liquid soap and air freshener production, participated in creativity-based activities, and received career guidance. The program concluded with the launch of a School Health Club and the training of Health Ambassadors for sustainability.
About the Millennium Fellow
Ruqayyah Oyerinde is a driven and socially conscious medical student at the Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila-Orangun, Nigeria, committed to advancing public health, youth empowerment, and community well-being. Born and raised in Nigeria, she has long been passionate about promoting healthy lifestyles, equitable healthcare access, and health education. Her leadership as Public Relations Officer and her role in the press club have amplified voices on critical health and social issues. A volunteer with the FUHSIMSA Design Team and other community initiatives, Ruqayyah channels her advocacy into impactful campaigns that inspire awareness and action. She aspires to be a transformative force in building healthier, informed communities across borders.
