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 SAMUEL AKPU UKO, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
University of Lagos | Lagos, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 13, SDG 4, SDG 8, SDG 11 & UNAI 9
" I believe that technical innovation and social responsibility must go hand in hand to drive sustainable progress. My work in research, mentorship, and community development is fueled by a passion to empower young people and create lasting impact. The Millennium Fellowship excites me because it provides a collaborative platform to strengthen these efforts, align them with the SDGs, and scale solutions that bridge energy, education, and sustainability across Africa and beyond. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Energy4all
Our project serves diverse groups across Lagos, Nigeria, with a focus on clean energy education, energy efficiency, and climate action. We work directly with:
Community members in rural and peri-urban Lagos neighborhoods
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) seeking cost-effective energy solutions
Students in various secondary schools (ages 10–18)
University students interested in renewable energy and sustainability leadership
Households adopting zero-emission lifestyles
Our goal is to empower these groups with practical knowledge, energy-saving tools, and climate-positive behaviors.
About the Millennium Fellow
Samuel Uko is a petroleum engineering student at the University of Lagos, driven by a commitment to technical excellence, research, and social impact. He has co-authored technical papers on sustainable energy solutions and forecasting while gaining practical experience during his internship at Schlumberger (SLB). Beyond academics, Samuel has dedicated himself to mentorship and volunteering, guiding fellow students and leading outreach initiatives that promote education, community development, and clean energy awareness. Through his leadership roles in SPE UNILAG and SABI SLAC, he continues to foster innovation, youth empowerment, and professional growth, aspiring to shape Africa’s sustainable energy future.
