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 VICTOR OMOKHAFE LAWAL, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Federal University of Technology Minna | Minna, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 3, SDG 6 & UNAI 9
" I am driven by a deep passion for climate action and environmental sustainability. Being part of the Millennium Fellowship excites me because it offers a platform to collaborate with like-minded change makers, amplify my impact, and align my work more closely with the SDGs. I look forward to learning, growing, and creating sustainable solutions that truly serve communities in need. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Hygiene for Better Health
This project promotes hygiene and environmental cleanliness through a one-day community outreach. The team will clean key areas of the community, engage shop owners and households with brief talks on personal hygiene, safe waste disposal, and the health benefits of a clean environment. To support practical action, sanitizers and soaps will be distributed to at least 50 shops and households. The sensitization will also highlight how good hygiene reduces infections and helps prevent antimicrobial resistance (AMR), combining direct action with education for lasting impact.
Project Goal
By the conclusion of the campaign, the project aims to have directly reached at least 100 community members through sensitization efforts conducted during the outreach. Additionally, at least 50 shops and households will receive sanitizers and soaps to promote sustained hygiene practices. The project will leave behind a visible improvement in the community environment while equipping individuals with practical knowledge and resources to maintain hygiene, thereby contributing to healthier living conditions and reducing the risk of preventable diseases.
About the Millennium Fellow
Lawal Victor is a passionate and purpose driven Chemical Engineering student at the Federal University of Technology, Minna. Deeply committed to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, he is especially focused on climate action and environmental sustainability. Victor is an active volunteer who consistently gives back to society through outreach programs, community service, and development initiatives. His drive for impact has led him to take on leadership roles while supporting youth empowerment and innovation. He envisions a future where sustainability and social good go hand in hand.
