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 FANNY OMOYEMEH ITEPU, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
University of Benin | Benin City, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 13, SDG 4 & UNAI 3
" My work is driven by a passion for using law as a tool for climate action and community empowerment. The Millennium Fellowship offers a platform to refine my skills, collaborate with diverse change makers and create sustainable solutions. I am excited to amplify my impact and align my efforts more effectively with the UNAI principles and SDGs. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Legally Green Initiative
My project focuses on advancing climate education through a legal lens by helping young people understand how climate change connects to law, policy, and justice. Beyond online sensitization, I have also carried out physical climate-awareness outreach at Keke High School, Ifako-Ijaye, Lagos, where I educated students on climate change and Nigerian environmental policies. To deepen impact, I am hosting a webinar titled “Youth, Law & Climate Justice: Turning Awareness into Action,” and I have created a WhatsApp community for continued engagement and resource sharing. Overall, the project aims to empower young people with the knowledge and tools to champion climate awareness and contribute meaningfully to climate justice within their communities.
About the Millennium Fellow
Fanny Itepu is a dynamic and globally minded law student at the University of Benin, Nigeria. Passionate about leadership, climate action, and community development, she actively serves in various student organizations, including Junior Chamber International, where she champions innovative projects aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Her commitment to legal awareness and social impact has driven her to lead initiatives that empower young people and promote civic engagement. Fanny aspires to use her legal expertise and leadership skills to advance sustainable policies and foster inclusive development on a global scale.
