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Meet the 2022 Mandela Washington Fellows From Nigeria!

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U.S. Mission Nigeria has selected 56 recipients for the Mandela Washington Fellowship (MWF) for 2022.  Additionally, U.S. Mission Nigeria has selected 16 alumni from the MWF cohort from 2021 to participate in this year’s Alumni Enrichment Institute.

Launched in 2014, the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders is the flagship exchange program of the U.S. government-sponsored Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) created to further the United States’ commitment to investing in the future of Africa.  Each year, U.S. Missions across Sub-Saharan Africa select accomplished leaders, who have established records of promoting innovation and positive impact in their countries.

This summer, the Fellows will travel to the United States to participate in six-week Leadership Institutes studying Business, Civic Engagement, or Public Management at U.S. colleges and universities.  At the conclusion of the Leadership Institutes, the Fellows will attend the annual Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit, where Fellows, U.S. government officials, and representatives from businesses and organizations with interest in Africa engage in high-level sessions and workshops.

After completing the Leadership Institutes and Summit, Fellows are eligible to participate in several MWF alumni opportunities, such as the Alumni Enrichment Institute, that build the on skills and connections developed during their summer exchange program.

Since 2014, over 5,000 young leaders from every country in Sub-Saharan Africa have participated in the MWF with 456 Fellows hailing from Nigeria. Thus far, Nigeria remains the largest contributor of Fellows each year.

Commenting on the significance of the MWF, Ambassador Leonard stated, “The United States is dedicated to investing in the next generation of young Nigerian leaders reinforcing the strong partnership between both nations.  The vision, courage, and drive to innovate of Mandela Washington Fellows will help shape the future of Nigeria for many generations to come.”

U.S. Mission Nigeria congratulates the following recipients of the Mandela Washington Fellowship and participants of the Alumni Enrichment Institute for 2022. 

  First Name Last Name Track
  1.  
Abidemi Ojo Leadership in Business
  1.  
Abubakar Idris Leadership in Public Management
  1.  
Ahmad Abdulsamad Leadership in Public Management
  1.  
Aisha Yahaya Leadership in Civic Engagement
  1.  
Akintunde Babatunde Leadership in Civic Engagement
  1.  
Alexis Adelu Leadership in Civic Engagement
  1.  
Alkali Jonah Leadership in Civic Engagement
  1.  
Anointed Riches Leadership in Public Management
  1.  
Assurance Chinemerem-Ayilara Leadership in Civic Engagement
  1.  
Babajide Oluwase Leadership in Business
  1.  
Blessing Bashir Leadership in Business
  1.  
Chidiogo Odunukwe Leadership in Public Management
  1.  
Chinemerem Jonathan Leadership in Business
  1.  
Collins Obi Leadership in Public Management
  1.  
Daniel Oladoja Leadership in Public Management
  1.  
David Effiong Leadership in Civic Engagement
  1.  
Dorcas Elisha Leadership in Civic Engagement
  1.  
Ebere Okonkwo Leadership in Business
  1.  
Esther Balami Leadership in Public Management
  1.  
Etieno Udoh Leadership in Public Management
  1.  
Freda Anyanwu Leadership in Business
  1.  
Gabriel Bell-Gam Leadership in Public Management
  1.  
Helen Okotie Leadership in Civic Engagement
  1.  
Ifelola Olaleye Leadership in Business
  1.  
Ikenna Ogbudimkpa Leadership in Civic Engagement
  1.  
Immaculate Nwajagu Leadership in Business
  1.  
Kedei Ibiang Leadership in Civic Engagement
  1.  
Kurutsi Tabki Joshua Leadership in Public Management
  1.  
Mayokun Iyaomolere Leadership in Civic Engagement
  1.  
Mohammed Salman Leadership in Civic Engagement
  1.  
Moshood Sanni Leadership in Business
  1.  
Mukhtar Maigamo Garba Leadership in Public Management
  1.  
Naima Usman Leadership in Public Management
  1.  
Nnaemeka Nweje Leadership in Business
  1.  
Olajumoke Adedeji Leadership in Business
  1.  
Olaoluwa Balogun Leadership in Business
  1.  
Olufunmilola Kehinde Leadership in Business
  1.  
Oluwatosin Oke Leadership in Public Management
  1.  
Oluwole Adegbule Leadership in Public Management
  1.  
Onyekachi Kanu Leadership in Public Management
  1.  
Oritoke Aluko Leadership in Public Management
  1.  
Osariemen Omoruyi Leadership in Civic Engagement
  1.  
Pearl Utuk Leadership in Civic Engagement
  1.  
Rafiu Lawal Leadership in Civic Engagement
  1.  
Rahila Ibrahim Leadership in Public Management
  1.  
Samuel Lawal Leadership in Business
  1.  
Samuel Okerinde Leadership in Public Management
  1.  
Sophia Lawal Leadership in Public Management
  1.  
Stella Ajige Leadership in Business
  1.  
Temitope Olatimehin Leadership in Business
  1.  
Titilayo Falaiye Leadership in Business
  1.  
Tracy Onabirekhanlen Leadership in Civic Engagement
  1.  
Yetunde Adeseluka Leadership in Civic Engagement
  1.  
Zainab Bala Leadership in Civic Engagement
  1.  
Zigwai Tagwai Leadership in Civic Engagement
  1.  
Zion Obeten Leadership in Civic Engagement
  1.  
Abdullahi Abdul-Fatah Leadership in Civic Engagement
  1.  
Abdulsalam Aderibigbe Leadership in Business
  1.  
Amarachi Kalu Igwe Leadership in Civic Engagement
  1.  
Amina Abubakar Leadership in Civic Engagement
  1.  
Chekwube Iheanacho Leadership in Civic Engagement
  1.  
Chima Amadi Leadership in Business
  1.  
Chisom Nwankwo Leadership in Public Management
  1.  
Courage Agbonlahor Leadership in Business
  1.  
Enibokun Orobator Leadership in Public Management
66 Farida Habu Leadership in Business
67 Muhammad Umara Leadership in Civic Engagement
68 Nkechinyere Uguru Leadership in Civic Engagement
69 Ojooluwa Ibiloye Leadership in Public Management
70 Oluwatoyin  Ajilore Leadership in Civic Engagement
71 Racheal Inegbedion Leadership in Civic Engagement
72 Saida Mansur Leadership in Public Management
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