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 RUKAYYA NURUDEEN JABO, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Nile University | Abuja, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 6
" As a Public Health student, I am excited to be a Millennium Fellow because it gives me the opportunity to expand my knowledge, network with like-minded individuals, and contribute to the global effort of promoting health and well-being. This work is important to me because it allows me to make a tangible difference in people's lives, advocating for healthier communities and a better future. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Healthy Living Initiative
My project is all about teaching my community and the people around us how to live healthier lives. I want to help everyone understand why it's important to take care of our bodies and make good choices every day. To do this, I plan to hold fun activities and classes where we can learn together. In these activities, we will talk about things like eating healthy foods, staying active by playing sports, and taking care of our minds. I believe that when we know more about how to be healthy, we can all feel better and be happier. I also want to work with doctors and health helpers in our area so they can share their knowledge with us. They can give us tips on how to stay well and answer our questions. Together, we can create a friendly place where everyone feels excited to learn about being healthy. My goal is to inspire everyone to make good choices for their health. By working together, we can all help each other live better and enjoy life more. I want to use the opportunity that Millennium Fellowship is to provide by connecting me with like minded individuals around my school campus.
About the Millennium Fellow
Rukayya Nurudeen Jabo, a native of Sokoto, Nigeria, now calls Abuja home. She's currently immersed in her Public Health studies at Nile University, a field that deeply resonates with her passion for well-being. Beyond academics, Rukayya is a strong advocate for healthy living, always seeking ways to promote wellness within her community. Her commitment extends to Sustainable Development Goal 3, reflecting her dedication to ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all. She is also a foodie and loves to try new recipes.
