The U.S. Mission in Nigeria has announced the names of the 57 Nigerians who were selected for the 2023 cohort of the Mandela Washington Fellowship program. 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.
The Fellowship is composed of academic coursework, leadership training, and networking. The Fellows will travel to 28 cities across the United States from June 21 to August 4 to participate in Leadership Institutes hosted by American colleges and universities.
In the final week of their program, the fellows will converge with their sub-Saharan counterparts in Washington D.C. for a Leadership Summit which will feature meetings with top U.S. government officials and private sector leaders.
Speaking at the pre-fellowship orientation reception, Charge d’Affaires David Greene said, “The U.S. Mission is committed to supporting Nigerian youth and providing them opportunities to reach their full potential, especially our Mandela Washington Fellows. We look forward to working with you in the future to deepen the relationship between the United States and Nigeria.”
Since 2014, over 500 young leaders from Nigeria have participated in the Mandela Washington Fellowship. The U.S. Mission Nigeria is proud to announce the 2023 cohort of Mandela Washington Fellows.
This program is aimed at empowering the next generation of African leaders through skills development and access to networks that will enable them to achieve their full potential. The Mandela Washington Fellowship is a testament to the U.S. commitment to investing in the future of Africa, and Nigeria in particular.
The Fellows selected for the 2023 cohort are exceptional young leaders who have demonstrated a commitment to making a positive impact in their communities. They will have the opportunity to learn from some of the best universities and institutions in the United States and to network with other African leaders.
This year’s cohort is a diverse group of individuals representing a broad range of sectors including business, education, health, government, and civil society. Their participation in the program will not only benefit them individually but also contribute to the growth and development of Nigeria as a whole.
The U.S. Mission Nigeria congratulates the 57 selected Fellows and wishes them success in their endeavors.
