56 young Nigerians have been listed for the 2024 Mandela Washington Fellowship program.
This brings to 569 the number of young Nigerian leaders that have been suppirted through this exchange program.
Initiated in 2014, the Mandela
Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders stands as the cornerstone of the
Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI).
The fellows, according to a statement by the US embassy, Abuja are expected to travel to 28 cities across the United States from June 19 to August 1, culminating in a summit in Washington D.C., where they will engage with U.S. leaders in the business, government, and nonprofit sectors.
“Additionally, three
fellows will participate in the Professional Development Experience at a U.S. organization for four weeks following the summit before returning to Nigeria,” the statement added.
The program is a testament to the enduring U.S. commitment
to invest in Africa’s future
The fellowship offers a comprehensive program that includes academic coursework, leadership training, and networking opportunities.
Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Diplomatic Mission in Nigeria David J. Greene welcomed the 56 young Nigerians chosen for the 2024 Mandela Washington Fellowship, emphasizing the rigorous selection process and their ability to lead and inspire others.
” He highlighted the fellows’ diverse achievements and encouraged them to share their culture in the United
States and use the fellowship to expand their influence in Nigeria.
” He expressed appreciation to the Public Diplomacy team and the State Department for their efforts in identifying future leaders and reminded the fellows of the importance of sharing their
knowledge upon return to their communities.
The U.S. Mission in Nigeria eagerly anticipates the Mandela Washington Fellowship’s continued success and its positive impact in shaping Africa’s future.
The program is a testament to the enduring U.S. commitment
to invest in Africa’s future
The successful fellows are:
First Name
Last Name
Track
Institute
Oluwatomisin
Adeyefa
Leadership in Civic Engagement
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Similoluwa
Olusola
Leadership in Public Management
Syracuse University
Musa
Yusuf
Leadership in Business
University of Notre Dame
Irene
David-Arinze
Leadership in Civic Engagement
Michigan State University
Christiana
Onoja
Leadership in Business
University of Notre Dame
Ifeoluwa
Solomon
Leadership in Business
University of Texas at Austin
Olanike
Timipa-Uge
Leadership in Civic Engagement
Florida Gulf Coast University
Murtala
Abdullahi
Leadership in Civic Engagement
Michigan State University
Abdulsalam
Ashade
Leadership in Public Management
Boise State University
Sarah
Kuponiyi
Leadership in Business
Jackson State University
Nafisa
Atiku-Abubakar
Leadership in Civic Engagement
The Presidential Precinct
Maryam
Abdulkadir
Leadership in Business
University of Iowa
Joseph
Waribugo
Leadership in Civic Engagement
Florida Gulf Coast University
Abubakar
Abdurrahaman
Leadership in Civic Engagement
Drexel University
Obianuju
Iloanya
Leadership in Public Management
Bridgewater State University
Wale
Bakare
Leadership in Business
University of Nevada-Reno
Afeez
Iyiola
Leadership in Business
University of Texas at Austin
Ahmad
Abubakar
Leadership in Civic Engagement
The Presidential Precinct
Chioma
Arum
Leadership in Public Management
Texas Tech University
Mariam
Nurudeen-Arole
Leadership in Public Management
Arizona State University
Riliwan
Amoo
Leadership in Business
Lehigh University
Isah
Dahiru
Leadership in Business
Drake University
Saifullah
Maishanu
Leadership in Public Management
Bridgewater State University
Margaret
Wonah
Leadership in Civic Engagement
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Chibuike
Egbujiem
Leadership in Business
Clark Atlanta University
Aisha
Rilwanu Sidi
Leadership in Business
Lehigh University
Festus
Moses
Leadership in Business
Rutgers University
Paul Olubori
Kehinde
Leadership in Business
University of Notre Dame
Nnene
Bassey
Leadership in Public Management
Bridgewater State University
Mustapha
Abubakar
Leadership in Business
University of Iowa
Basira Kankia
Lawal
Leadership in Public Management
University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
Ruth
Soronnadi
Leadership in Public Management
Georgia State University
Kingsley
Kalu
Leadership in Public Management
University of California – Davis
Rabi’A
Idrees
Leadership in Business
University of Texas at Austin
Ikechukwu
Ogoegbulem
Leadership in Public Management
Arizona State University
Yahaya
Suleiman
Leadership in Public Management
Georgia State University
Zakariyya
Haruna
Leadership in Civic Engagement
Michigan State University
Odunayo
Aliu
Leadership in Civic Engagement
Kansas State University
Babafemi
Adewumi
Leadership in Business
Jackson State University
Michael
Benjamin
Leadership in Business
University of Iowa
Aisha
Suleiman
Leadership in Business
Rutgers University
Michael
Oyalana
Leadership in Business
Clark Atlanta University
Serena
Francis
Leadership in Civic Engagement
Louisiana State University
Iswat
Badmus
Leadership in Public Management
Syracuse University
Oluwayemisi
Oluyode
Leadership in Public Management
Texas Tech University
Oluwanifemi
Ayeni
Leadership in Civic Engagement
University of Delaware
Chidimma
Ajemba
Leadership in Civic Engagement
Louisiana State University
Michael
Yusuf
Leadership in Public Management
Texas Tech University
Hafiz Mukhtar
Musa
Leadership in Public Management
Wayne State University
James
Akan
Leadership in Public Management
Georgia State University
Esther
Eze
Leadership in Business
Drake University
Eva
Chukwunelo
Leadership in Civic Engagement
Florida Gulf Coast University
Uchenna
Okoro
Leadership in Business
Clark Atlanta University
Ibrahim
Oladipo
Leadership in Civic Engagement
University of Delaware
Arinze
Ajogwu
Leadership in Civic Engagement
University of Georgia
Roberta
Oyedokun
Leadership in Business
Purdue University
