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 OPEYEMI ABIOLA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
University of Ilorin | Ilorin, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 5, SDG 8 & UNAI 3
" "I'm excited to be a Millennium Fellow because it’s a platform to turn ideas into real impact, connect with change makers, and amplify the work I do in creating meaningful solutions for my community." "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Women in Tech Mentorship Platform
Project: Women in Tech Mentorship Platform Problem: Many young women interested in tech don’t have role models or guidance to help them navigate careers in fields like coding, engineering, data science, etc. Solution: A free online platform where female students and early-career professionals can connect with experienced women in tech for mentorship. Think of it like a "big sister" program, but for tech careers. How It Works: 1. Sign Up: Mentees (students/junior professionals) and mentors (industry women) create profiles. 2. Match: The platform pairs them based on interests (e.g., AI, web development, cybersecurity). 3. Support: They meet monthly via video calls or chats to discuss career advice, skills, and challenges. Why It Matters: - Helps women build confidence, networks, and job opportunities in male-dominated fields. - No cost, no jargon—just real people helping each other grow. Example: A college student learning coding gets tips from a software engineer at Google on how to land her first internship. Goal: Bridge the gender gap in tech by making mentorship accessible.
About the Millennium Fellow
Opeyemi Abiola is a unique, young, and vibrant young lady born in Nigeria and currently studying in a prestigious university, University of Ilorin, department of Zoology, Faculty of Life Sciences. She is passionate about volunteering to her community most especially in tech related events/programs. She honed her skill in the non-technical aspect, Virtual Assistant, Social Media Manager, and Community.
