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56 Young Nigerians to Travel to the United States as part of the 10th Anniversary of the Mandela Washington Fellowship program.

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56 Young Nigerians to Travel to the United States as part of the 10th Anniversary of the Mandela Washington Fellowship program.

By Edoamaowo Udeme

The U.S. Diplomatic Mission in Nigeria proudly unveils the selection of 56 distinguished young Nigerians for the 2024 Mandela Washington Fellowship program, celebrating its 10th anniversary.

According to a released statement from the US Embassy Nigeria today, these fellows will 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.

Initiated in 2014, the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders stands as the cornerstone of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI). This 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.

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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.

 

“Since the fellowship’s inception, the U.S. Mission in Nigeria has had the privilege of supporting 569 young Nigerian leaders through this exchange program. 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 U.S. Diplomatic Mission in Nigeria is pleased to announce that the following Nigerians will participate in the 2024 Mandela Washington Fellowship:

 

 

First Name 

Last Name

Track 

Institute
  1.  

Oluwatomisin

Adeyefa

Leadership in Civic Engagement

University of Maryland, Baltimore County
  1.  

Similoluwa

Olusola

Leadership in Public Management

Syracuse University
  1.  

Musa

Yusuf

Leadership in Business

University of Notre Dame
  1.  

Irene

David-Arinze

Leadership in Civic Engagement

Michigan State University
  1.  

Christiana

Onoja

Leadership in Business

University of Notre Dame
  1.  

Ifeoluwa

Solomon

Leadership in Business

University of Texas at Austin
  1.  

Olanike

Timipa-Uge

Leadership in Civic Engagement

Florida Gulf Coast University
  1.  

Murtala

Abdullahi

Leadership in Civic Engagement

Michigan State University
  1.  

Abdulsalam

Ashade

Leadership in Public Management

Boise State University
  1.  

Sarah

Kuponiyi

Leadership in Business

Jackson State University
  1.  

Nafisa

Atiku-Abubakar

Leadership in Civic Engagement

The Presidential Precinct
  1.  

Maryam

Abdulkadir

Leadership in Business

University of Iowa
  1.  

Joseph

Waribugo

Leadership in Civic Engagement

Florida Gulf Coast University
  1.  

Abubakar

Abdurrahaman

Leadership in Civic Engagement

Drexel University
  1.  

Obianuju

Iloanya

Leadership in Public Management

Bridgewater State University
  1.  

Wale

Bakare

Leadership in Business

University of Nevada-Reno
  1.  

Afeez

Iyiola

Leadership in Business

University of Texas at Austin
  1.  

Ahmad

Abubakar

Leadership in Civic Engagement

The Presidential Precinct
  1.  

Chioma

Arum

Leadership in Public Management

Texas Tech University
  1.  

Mariam

Nurudeen-Arole

Leadership in Public Management

Arizona State University
  1.  

Riliwan

Amoo

Leadership in Business

Lehigh University
  1.  

Isah

Dahiru

Leadership in Business

Drake University
  1.  

Saifullah

Maishanu

Leadership in Public Management

Bridgewater State University
  1.  

Margaret

Wonah

Leadership in Civic Engagement

University of Maryland, Baltimore County
  1.  

Chibuike

Egbujiem

Leadership in Business

Clark Atlanta University
  1.  

Aisha

Rilwanu Sidi

Leadership in Business

Lehigh University
  1.  

Festus

Moses

Leadership in Business

Rutgers University
  1.  

Paul Olubori

Kehinde

Leadership in Business

University of Notre Dame
  1.  

Nnene

Bassey

Leadership in Public Management

Bridgewater State University
  1.  

Mustapha

Abubakar

Leadership in Business

University of Iowa
  1.  

Basira Kankia

Lawal

Leadership in Public Management

University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
  1.  

Ruth

Soronnadi

Leadership in Public Management

Georgia State University
  1.  

Kingsley

Kalu

Leadership in Public Management

University of California – Davis
  1.  

Rabi’A

Idrees

Leadership in Business

University of Texas at Austin
  1.  

Ikechukwu

Ogoegbulem

Leadership in Public Management

Arizona State University
  1.  

Yahaya

Suleiman

Leadership in Public Management

Georgia State University
  1.  

Zakariyya

Haruna

Leadership in Civic Engagement

Michigan State University
  1.  

Odunayo

Aliu

Leadership in Civic Engagement

Kansas State University
  1.  

Babafemi

Adewumi

Leadership in Business

Jackson State University
  1.  

Michael

Benjamin

Leadership in Business

University of Iowa
  1.  

Aisha

Suleiman

Leadership in Business

Rutgers University
  1.  

Michael

Oyalana

Leadership in Business

Clark Atlanta University
  1.  

Serena

Francis

Leadership in Civic Engagement

Louisiana State University
  1.  

Iswat

Badmus

Leadership in Public Management

Syracuse University
  1.  

Oluwayemisi

Oluyode

Leadership in Public Management

Texas Tech University
  1.  

Oluwanifemi

Ayeni

Leadership in Civic Engagement

University of Delaware
  1.  

Chidimma

Ajemba

Leadership in Civic Engagement

Louisiana State University
  1.  

Michael

Yusuf

Leadership in Public Management

Texas Tech University
  1.  

Hafiz Mukhtar

Musa

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