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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.

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UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT CHIGOZIE PHILOMENA OKEKE, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.

Koladaisi University | Ibadan, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 5 & UNAI 3

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" Making positive changes to the global community drives my passion. I'm excited to be part of the Millennium Fellowship, as I believe it will enhance my leadership skills and provide opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals who share my vision. With the skills I'll attain through this fellowship, I'm confident that my contributions to the global community will align with the UNAI principles and SDGs. "

Millennium Fellowship Project: Project Open Book

The 'Open Book' project is a group initiative addressing the issues of quality education. As Nelson Mandela once said, 'Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.' Recognizing its transformative power, this project aims to increase access to education and promote a more equitable world. Through outreach programs, awareness campaigns, and material distribution, we aim to make education accessible to all, regardless of gender. Additionally, the project aims to address the issue of gender inequality in society by educating parents on the importance of educating both their boy and girl children. Our ultimate goal is to create a world where both genders can aspire to any position. During the Millennium Fellowship period, 'Open Book' will host three outreach events focused on creating awareness, distributing materials to children, and conducting surveys. Our goal is to reach approximately 200 people through these events, fostering a community that values quality education and promoting lasting change.

About the Millennium Fellow

Okeke Chigozie Philomena is a young, disciplined, and determined law student at Koladaisi University Ibadan, Nigeria. Born in Abuja, Nigeria, she hails from Anambra State and currently resides in Abuja. Chigozie is passionate about advocating for quality education and building strong institutions to ensure education is accessible to all, regardless of gender. As a member of her school's law clinic, she participates in outreach programs that aid in creating awareness for quality education. Additionally, she serves as a senior judge in the faculty's judicial council, which settles disputes among students and organizes symposiums on the importance of quality education. She aims to contribute significantly to achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.

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