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 RIANOT AJOKE HARUNA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Lagos State University Ojo | Ojo, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 5, SDG 16 & UNAI 3

" "An uniformed generation will raise a deformed generation."
This fuels my passion for "Save a Teen" — a project dedicated to fighting drug abuse, especially among teenagers shaped by environments of addiction. Many have bright futures, yet ignorance steals them away. The youth are leaders of tomorrow, but who saves the world if they're losing it mentally? The Millennium Fellowship is my chance to join great minds in rewriting that story. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Save A Teen 2.0
Save A Teen 2.0 is a youth-focused intervention project designed to combat the rising tide of drug abuse among secondary school students. Building on the impact of the first edition, this second phase expands its reach, deepens its message, and strengthens its preventive approach. The project aims to enlighten teenagers about the dangers of substance abuse, the psychological and social factors that lead to addiction, and the long-term consequences on education, health, and future ambitions.
Centered on the belief that an informed generation will prevent a deformed generation, Save A Teen 2.0 engages students through interactive discussions, real-life stories, practical guidance, and peer-to-peer conversations that resonate with their everyday realities. The project also focuses on reaching vulnerable teens who may already be struggling or feeling pressured, showing them that a brighter future is possible when they choose health, clarity, and purpose over momentary escape.
By equipping young people with accurate knowledge, emotional resilience, and the confidence to say “no” to drugs, Save A Teen 2.0 contributes to building a responsible, healthy generation capable of becoming future leaders. Ultimately, the project champions the message that true leadership begins with a sound mind—not just for oneself, but for families, communities, and the nation at large.
About the Millennium Fellow
Rianot Ajoke Haruna is a devoted Muslimah, passionate communicator, and committed servant leader whose life is rooted in faith, purpose, and service to humanity. A 300-level student of English at the Lagos State University, she combines her love for words with a drive to create positive change. As a public speaker, fashion designer, writer, and NGO founder, she channels her skills into inspiring others and building impactful initiatives. Her work reflects her belief that true leadership is proven through consistent action, not just well-chosen words.








