The U.S. Embassy and Consulate General today recognized 40 young Nigerians selected to participate in the 2015 Mandela Washington Fellowship. The Mandela Washington Fellowship is the flagship program of the President’s Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) and a key component of President Barack Obama’s commitment to invest in the future of Africa. The White House developed this initiative in recognition of the critical and increasing role that young Africans are playing in strengthening democratic institutions, spurring economic growth, and enhancing peace and security in Africa.
Speaking at a special gathering in Abuja and via satellite in Lagos, U.S. Ambassador James F. Entwistle congratulated the new fellows on their competitive selection amongst 7,000 Nigerian applicants and tens of thousands of others throughout Africa.
“You all should be proud of your accomplishment. Your selection says a lot about who you are as young leaders and the level of impact you are having on your communities as entrepreneurs, civic leaders, and public servants,” said Ambassador Entwistle. He added, “You will have the opportunity to meet hundreds of bright and inspiring minds, just like yourselves, from other parts of Africa. Take advantage of the opportunity to learn, to share, and to expand your network.”
In 2014, 44 Nigerian fellows comprised part of the inaugural class of Mandela Washington Fellows. Fellows participate in an intensive, six-week program on academic excellence and leadership focused on business and entrepreneurship, civic leadership, and public management at U.S. colleges and universities.
Below is a list of the 2015 fellows, including their disciplines and hosting institutions:
NAME
DISCIPLINE
UNIVERSITY
1
Alueshima Utasha
Public Management
Florida International University
2
Lukmon Buliameen
Business and Entrepreneurship
University of Wisconsin-Stout
3
Ikuba Ona
Civic Leadership
Arizona State University
4
Oluwaseyi Dara
Business and Entrepreneurship
University of Wisconsin-Stout
5
Catherine Edeh
Public Management
University of Minnesota
6
Ibrahim Balami
Business and Entrepreneurship
Clark Atlanta University
7
Nkemdilim Azinge
Civic Leadership
Rutgers University
8
Amina Alkali
Civic Leadership
University of Delaware
9
Grace Jerry
Civic Leadership
University of Virginia
10
Fatu Ogwuche
Public Management
Howard University
11
Rilwan Hassan
Business and Entrepreneurship
Northwestern University
12
Benjamin Dankaka
Public Management
Virginia Commonwealth University
13
Muhammad Saleh
Civic Leadership
Tulane University
14
Rukayya Sani
Civic Leadership
Wagner College
15
Haruna Ndahi
Business and Entrepreneurship
University of Nevada, Reno
16
Bobwealth Omontese
Public Management
Syracuse University
17
Chinomnso Ibe
Civic Leadership
Wagner College
18
Abiola Odunaiya
Civic Leadership
University of California Berkeley
19
Chioma Achi
Civic Leadership
University of California Berkeley
20
Jamila Mohammed
Public Management
Syracuse University
21
Mlumum Ikpaahindi
Public Management
University of Minnesota
22
Cynthia Chiamaka Ndubuisi
Business and Entrepreneurship
Dartmouth College
23
Abosede Oluwaseun Lewu
Business & Entrepreneurship
University of Notre Dame
24
Oluwafunmilayo Adebimpe Ilori
Business & Entrepreneurship
Clark Atlanta University
25
Adekunbi Gbemisola Adeoye
Business & Entrepreneurship
University of Texas at Austin
26
Damilola Opeyemi Sobowale
Business & Entrepreneurship
Clark Atlanta University
27
Anuoluwapo Oluyomi Akinola
Business & Entrepreneurship
Dartmouth College
28
Chioma Ilobekeme Agha
Business & Entrepreneurship
Dartmouth College
29
Ejiro Sharon Okotie
Civic Leadership
Arizona State University
30
Oluwafunmilola Wonsebolatan James
Civic Leadership
Tulane University
31
Glory Chinenye Oguegbu
Civic Leadership
University of Delaware
32
Ayoola Philip Adeniyi
Business & Entrepreneurship
University of Nevada-Reno
33
Oladipo Adesida
Business & Entrepreneurship
University of Nevada-Reno
34
Omotola Samuel Oni
Business & Entrepreneurship
Northwestern University
35
Oluwatimilehin Paul Olagunju
Civic Leadership
University of Virginia/College of William & Mary/Presidential Precinct
36
Olakunle Olusola Ajayi
Civic Leadership
Rutgers University
37
Olusola Samuel Owonikoko
Civic Leadership
Wagner College
38
Williams Kwame Rashidi
Civic Leadership
University of California, Berkeley
39
Olakunle Joel Adewale
Civic Leadership
Tulane University
40
Oluwamayowa Adepeju Salu
Civic Leadership
Credit: US Embassy, Nigeria.
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