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 ALFRED OLAMIDE KAREEM, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Federal University of Technology Akure | Akure, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 9 & UNAI 9
" Innovation and problem-solving fuel my passion for engineering and design. Being a Millennium Fellow will give me the platform to apply these skills toward impactful projects that align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. I am excited to collaborate with like-minded change makers, expand my leadership capacity, and create sustainable solutions that address real-world challenges in my community and beyond. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Engineering Design Skills Empowerment (EDSE) Initiative
This project focused on empowering engineering students with practical, industry-relevant skills in SolidWorks and ANSYS, two essential tools for modern mechanical design and simulation. Recognizing the gap between university theory and real engineering practice, the initiative provided hands-on training sessions, demonstrations, and guided exercises that introduced students to 3D modeling, engineering drawings, finite element analysis, and simulation workflows. The project aimed to build technical confidence, improve design competence, and prepare students for competitive opportunities such as internships, undergraduate research, and freelance engineering work. Through structured learning and mentorship, the program contributed to SDG 4 by improving access to quality technical education and equipping students with skills needed for real-world problem-solving.
About the Millennium Fellow
Alfred Kareem Olamide is a bright, young, and globally competitive final-year Mechanical Engineering student at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA). With a stellar CGPA of 4.89, Alfred has consistently demonstrated excellence in academics, design, and innovation. He is highly skilled in SolidWorks and ANSYS, with hands-on experience in mechanical design, simulation, and analysis. His creativity and technical ability earned him the runner-up position at the MADE CAD Speed Modeling Tournament, where he competed against top professionals. Alfred aspires to pursue a career in mechanical design engineering, providing innovative solutions to real-world challenges on a global scale.
