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 FAITH EJEMEN THEOPHILUS, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Federal University of Technology Minna | Minna, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 6, SDG 11 & UNAI 3
" I'm excited to join the Millennium Fellowship because it’s a chance to connect my petroleum and gas engineering background with real-world projects that advance sustainability. It offers a platform to collaborate with change makers, develop leadership skills, and create innovative solutions for cleaner, more responsible energy production. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Global Goals Classroom
The Global Goals Classroom is a youth-led sustainability education initiative executed by the Millennium Fellowship Cohort B, Federal University of Technology Minna (FUTMinna) under the Millennium Campus Network (MCN). Co-led by Campus Directors Ayoola Timilehin Israel and Victoria Aliu, the project was designed to raise awareness and deepen understanding of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) among secondary school students.
The team visited Model Secondary School, Bosso, Niger State, where they engaged students through interactive teaching, storytelling, and real-life discussions centered on the SDGs. The sessions helped participants connect global goals to their immediate environment and explore how they can contribute through local action.
In alignment with SDG 4 (Quality Education), the project also supported students with learning materials to encourage active participation and academic growth. Through dialogue, games, and Q&A sessions, students developed a clearer understanding of sustainability and their role in achieving the goals before 2030.
The initiative not only equipped students with knowledge but also inspired a sense of responsibility and leadership among them. Its impact was so remarkable that the FUTMinna Millennium Fellowship Cohort B was officially spotlighted by the Millennium Campus Network (MCN) for excellence and innovation in community impact.
The Global Goals Classroom stands as a testament to the power of education, teamwork, and youth-driven change — fostering awareness, building understanding, and inspiring action toward a more sustainable future.
About the Millennium Fellow
Faith Theophilus is a driven and passionate Petroleum and Gas Engineering student at the Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMinna), currently gaining hands-on experience as a Gas Operations Intern at NNPC Gas Marketing Company Ltd (NGML). With a deep interest in energy solutions and sustainable development, I am building a career that merges technical expertise with strong leadership and communication skills.
As the former Social Chair of the SPE FUTMinna Student Chapter and an active member of both SPE and APWEN, I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy creating meaningful connections that drive growth, inclusion, and innovation in engineering.
My strengths include public speaking, team leadership, and volunteering for impactful causes—always ready to represent, organize, and contribute to community-based or industry-led initiatives. I'm passionate about continuous learning, youth empowerment, and creating value through knowledge-sharing and engagement.
