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 RISQUAT PELUMI ADEKOYA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Federal University of Technology Minna | Minna, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 6, SDG 11 & UNAI 3
" My passion for social impact and volunteering to impactful initiatives drives me to do what I do. I am thrilled to be a Millennium Fellow because I see this as an avenue to bring my ideas to life while collaborating with like-minded individuals and connecting with brilliant minds across the globe. This fellowship will also help boost my CV and improve my leadership and communication skills. "
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
Adekoya Risquat Pelumi is a final year student of the federal University of Technology Minna Niger State currently pursuing a degree in chemical engineering. She is ambitious and purpose-driven with a strong passion for learning, innovation and making a positive impact. Beyond personal growth, she is deeply committed to community development, actively volunteering to impactful initiatives. She loves inspiring young minds, showcasing strong leadership, mentorship, and an unwavering dedication to shaping the future. She is a thoughtful and supportive individual, known for fostering genuine connections and uplifting those around her.
