Meet James Akan, our MWFAAN Ubuntu Leadership Spotlight! This visionary 2024 Mandela Washington Fellow at Georgia State University, affectionately known as the “Celebrity Fellow” at the US DC Summit, embodies the spirit of Ubuntu. His recent launch of the Experience…
The 2025 Mandela Washington Fellowship cohort experienced an electrifying Pre-Departure Orientation with the US Mission Nigeria, followed by a significant visit to the Honourable Minister of Youth Development in Abuja. Led by MWFAAN President Julius Ilori and Special Duties Secretary…
Mahfuz Alabidun the Special Duty Secretary of the Mandela Washington Fellowship Alumni Association of Nigeria (MWFAAN) has been honored with the Governor’s Award on Social Impact 2025 for the groundbreaking work of his team at the Inmates Educational Foundation. The…
Experience Academy Inaugurates Youth Incubation Hub in Akwa Ibom, Igniting Leadership and Entrepreneurship Uyo, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria – April 20, 2025 – The Experience Academy has taken a major step in youth empowerment with the official launch of its Youth…
This Month MWFAAN celebrates an exceptional Leader. Hauwa Liman is a Youth Development Strategist and Technical Adviser to the Vice President of Nigeria on Women, Youth Engagement, and Impact. A Commonwealth Scholar and Mandela Washington Fellow, she holds degrees from…
The MWFAAN leadership series continues this February with a timely discussion on “Strengthening Democracy: Lessons from the 2024 US Elections for Emerging African Leaders.” Hear from experienced politicians and political analysts from both Georgia State, USA, and Nigeria. Join us…
In a momentous ceremony held on Friday, January 24, 2025, the Mandela Washington Fellowship Alumni Association of Nigeria celebrated the outstanding achievements of four remarkable individuals with the prestigious Microve Award. These distinguished alumni have demonstrated exceptional commitment to the…
The MWFAAN Leadership Series is Back!!! We’re thrilled to announce the return of our Leadership Series!This valuable series has consistently provided a platform for our members to share insights, exchange knowledge, and discover strategies to enhance their leadership journeys. The…
On April 26, 2024, UU.S. Consul General Will Stevens’ Virtual Remarks at the Launch of Manamuz Electric’s Solar-Powered Refrigerated Aggregation Center.S. Consul General in Lagos, Will Stevens, delivered virtual remarks celebrating the launch of a solar-powered cold storage facility in…
The Ondo State chapter of the Mandela Washington Fellowship Alumni Association of Nigeria (MWFAAN) organized a dynamic and impactful alumni hangout on June 6 2024. This event, aimed at fostering unity and driving collaborative efforts, brought together members to share…
Despite the contributions to promote decent work among young people, the 2023 National Bureau of Statistics revealed that in Q3 2023, the combined rate of unemployment and time-related underemployment increased to 17.3%…read more
Experts in civic engagement and public management have the charge both traditional and online media on positive projection of women for empowerment and inclusion. In same vein, they acknowledge that though women should take control and monster the courage to…
An Obstetrician/Gynecologist and Public Health Physician, Dr. Mairo Mandara has said women all over the remain instrumental and staunch promoters of freedom and equality. She said Nigeria and Africa in general can take a leaf from Rwanda, a country with…
An Obstetrician/Gynecologist and Public Health Physician, Dr. Mairo Mandara has said women all over the remain instrumental and staunch promoters of freedom and equality. She said Nigeria and Africa in general can take a leaf from Rwanda, a country with…
Ms. Rinsola Abiola, Senior Special Assistant, SSA, to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on citizenship and leadership has said empowering women into leadership roles remain critical to Nigeria’s economic prosperity. The Senior Special Assistant alluded to the fact that even though…
Ms. Rinsola Abiola, Senior Special Assistant, SSA, to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on citizenship and leadership has said empowering women into leadership roles remain critical to Nigeria’s economic prosperity. The Senior Special Assistant alluded to the fact that even though…
An Obstetrician/Gynecologist and Public Health Physician, Dr. Mairo Mandara has said women all over the remain instrumental and staunch promoters of freedom and equality. She said Nigeria and Africa in general can take a leaf from Rwanda, a country with…
Experts in civic engagement and public management have the charge both traditional and online media on positive projection of women for empowerment and inclusion. In same vein, they acknowledge that though women should take control and monster the courage to…