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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.

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UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT EMMANUEL OKIKI AWOLOWO, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.

University of Lagos | Lagos, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 16, SDG 17, SDG 11, SDG 10, SDG 8, SDG 5, SDG 2, SDG 3 & UNAI 3

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" Purpose-driven innovation and a deep commitment to community development fuel my work and leadership. From leading initiatives like NutriGuide and Simesta AI to earning the People’s Choice Award at the RICE360 Global Health Design Competition, I strive to create solutions that save lives and empower communities. The Millennium Fellowship will amplify my ability to align these efforts with the UNAI principles and SDGs, fostering scalable impact and inspiring others to act on their vision. "

Millennium Fellowship Project: Take The Lead

Imagine a 21-day journey that pushes young people to build leadership, discipline, and personal growth habits. Every morning and evening, participants will read, write affirmations, set goals, and execute real projects they’ll share online. But that’s just one part. My team will also visit secondary schools and universities to talk about leadership, run practical sessions, and show students how to take charge of their future. I’m tired of the savior’s mentality where people sit around waiting for change instead of being the ones to make it happen. It’s everywhere. People let things slide because they think someone else will step in. But I’i've seen how bad leadership can ruin potential, and I’i've also seen how the right push can turn people into leaders. This project is that push. It’s a four-month journey that starts with the 21-day regimen and moves into outreach and community projects. It all ends in a big event where participants reflect, share their growth, and showcase what they’i've done. It’s not just about learning, it’s about acting. If you want to see change, you have to be the one to make it happen.q

About the Millennium Fellow

Emmanuel Awolowo is a dynamic and purpose-driven leader passionate about innovation, leadership, and community development. From being SEES Vice President-elect and Sports Secretary to managing projects like Simesta AI and NutriGuide, he has consistently turned ideas into impactful realities. His AM Detector project earned the People’s Choice Award at the RICE360 Global Health Design Competition, reflecting his commitment to life-saving solutions. Emmanuel also serves as Deputy Lead of Operations at ULES ARB, contributes to the Unilag Energy Club in the Operations team, and leads in the CPFN Mainland Choir as the Secretary. Guided by the UN Sustainable Development Goals, he strives to create scalable solutions that improve lives.

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