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 AYOMIDE JAMES AKANNI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
University of Ibadan | Ibadan, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 3
" I am driven by the belief that no one should suffer or die from preventable illnesses. Growing up, I saw how lack of proper healthcare put lives at risk, and I want to change that. The Millennium Fellowship will help me learn, connect, and take bigger steps toward creating safe, affordable, and trusted health solutions for my community and beyond. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Herbal Medicine Research Initiative
The Herbal Medicine Research Initiative (HMRI) is a community-focused project in Ogbomoso aimed at understanding people’s knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward herbal medicine. It combines research and public enlightenment to promote the safe, informed, and scientifically guided use of herbal remedies, bridging traditional practices with modern health standards.
About the Millennium Fellow
Akanni Ayomide James is a passionate pharmacy student at the University of Ibadan, committed to improving public health in Nigeria. Growing up in Ogbomoso, he witnessed the risks of self-medication and unregulated herbal remedies, inspiring his mission to develop safe, scientifically approved herbal-based treatments. He is dedicated to bridging the gap between modern medicine and traditional practices, aiming to reduce preventable illnesses and deaths. Ayomide aspires to become a leading figure in pharmaceutical research and public health advocacy, contributing to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals on health and well-being.
