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 FARIDAH OPEYEMI BELLO, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Obafemi Awolowo University | Ife, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 3 & UNAI 3
" I am excited to be a Millennium Fellow because it allows me to align my passion for law with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 4 on Quality Education and SDG 16 on Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions. I do the work I do because I believe knowledge and advocacy are powerful tools for building fairer systems. This Fellowship will not only strengthen my impact but also improve my skills, equipping me to serve my community and contribute meaningfully on a global scale "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Empower Next
Empower Next Empower Next is an initiative focused on strengthening students’ confidence, self-expression, and mental awareness, aligning with SDG 4: Quality Education. During school outreach sessions, the project addresses a subtle but real gap in many educational environments. Empower Next aims to equip students with the confidence to navigate school, personal relationships, and future career paths.
About the Millennium Fellow
Faridah Opeyemi Bello is a second-year Law student at Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria, with a strong passion for corporate and international law. She has gained experience through internships and virtual fellowships, where she explored intellectual property, technology law, and policy development. Faridah is committed to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to justice, equality, and strong institutions. She aspires to use the law as a tool for social impact and global progress, combining excellence, integrity, and service in her career.
