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 AL-AMEEN OLARIBIGBE DISU, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Lagos State University Ojo | Ojo, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 14, SDG 13 & UNAI 3
" I am passionate about using science to improve lives and strengthen communities, especially in addressing public health and environmental challenges. I believe that knowledge, when shared, can inspire solutions and empower people to create change. My journey has been shaped by mentors and supporters who nurtured my potential, and I want to be that person who invests in the dreams and talents of others, helping them reach their full potential while advancing the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Drug-free Dreams
Drug Free Dreams is a youth focused project in Mushin, Lagos. The project raises awareness about drug abuse and guides young people toward safer choices. It uses outreach sessions, school visits, peer education, and small group discussions to teach facts about substances, the risks linked to addiction, and healthy alternatives. It also supports behaviour change through mentoring and simple skill building activities that help young people stay engaged in school and community life. The goal is to reduce drug exposure, strengthen knowledge, and help young people make informed decisions.
About the Millennium Fellow
Al-ameen Olaribigbe Disu is an undergraduate at Lagos State University, studying Science Laboratory Technology with a major in Biochemistry Technology. Born and raised in Lagos Island, Nigeria, he is passionate about biology, genetics, and molecular research, and is committed to using science to address public health and environmental challenges. He has led student initiatives, participated in academic debates, and engaged in programs promoting education and social change. Al-ameen aspires to merge scientific innovation with leadership to empower communities and advance the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
