56 young Nigerians have completed the virtual institute for the 2021 Mandela Washington Fellowship courtesy of the United States Government.
The programme Launched in 2014, the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders is the flagship program of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) and embodies the U.S. commitment to invest in the future of Africa.
A statement made available by the U.S explained that the programme, entailed leadership training, mentoring, and professional development.
In his remarks at the pre fellowship orientation, U.S. Public Affairs Officer Aruna Amirthanayagam said the fellowship has become an effective tool of leadership and transformation in Nigeria.
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Through the platform young Nigerians have been able to successfully advocate for the enactment of the disability rights law, campaign for peaceful and credible elections (#NaijaVotes) and create employment in various communities.”
Since 2014, nearly 4,400 young leaders from every country in Sub-Saharan Africa have participated in the Mandela Washington Fellowship.
(Editor:Abaje Usekwe)
