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 ABDULROUF AJIBOLA ABDULWASIU, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Usmanu Danfodiyo University | Sokoto, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 3, SDG 17 & UNAI 6
" I am thrilled to be a Millennium Fellow because it offers a powerful platform to turn advocacy into action. Climate change and healthcare are not separate battles , they are interconnected fronts in the fight for a sustainable future. This fellowship empowers me to amplify my impact, collaborate with change makers, and contribute meaningfully to the SDGs. Every step we take today ensures a healthier, greener tomorrow." "
Millennium Fellowship Project: KIDSCREEN: A Child TB Screening Campaign
PROJECT DETAILS/DESCRIPTION: KidScreen: A Child TB Screening Campaign is a Millennium Fellowship project committed to advancing SDG 3: Good Health & Well-Being by improving early detection of Tuberculosis (TB) among children in Sokoto State. Through school and community-based screenings, we aim to protect vulnerable children from preventable illness while promoting equity in healthcare access, reflecting the United Nations Academic Impact principle of addressing global health challenges.
In line with SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, we collaborate with local health authorities, community-based organizations, and youth networks to strengthen TB control efforts.
Measurable Goals (by the end of the Fellowship):
Screen at least 2,000 children across schools, orphanages, IDP Camps and clinics.
• Facilitate referrals and follow-up care for children with presumptive TB.
• Conduct sensitization sessions for parents and caregivers.
• Build sustainable community partnerships to sustain TB awareness and screening beyond the Fellowship.
About the Millennium Fellow
Abdulrouf Abdulwasiu is a driven Doctor of Physiotherapy student at Usman Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. Born in Osun State but based in Sokoto, he blends healthcare studies with fervent climate advocacy. Passionate about combating greenhouse effects, he aligns his work with SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 7 (Clean Energy), and SDG 15 (Life on Land). Abdulrouf aims to merge physiotherapy with environmental sustainability, contributing to global efforts like the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. His vision is a healthier planet through science, policy, and public engagement, making him a rising voice in Nigeria’s climate and health spheres.
