Trust TV’s Zainab Bala selected for 2022 Mandela Washington Fellowship

A Trust TV journalist, Zainab Bala, has been selected for the 2022 Mandela Washington Fellowship (MWF).

Bala was selected alongside 55 other Nigerians for the U.S.’ leadership training programme for the African youth.

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The Fellows will travel to the United States to participate in six-week Leadership Institutes to study 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

Launched in 2014, the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders is the flagship exchange programme 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.

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 on skills and connections developed during their summer exchange programme.

Established in 2014, the Mandela Washington Fellowship has brought nearly 5,100 young leaders from every country in Sub-Saharan Africa to the United States for academic and leadership training.

The Fellows, between the ages of 25 and 35, are accomplished innovators and leaders in their communities and countries.

Nigeria is the largest contributor of the MWF Fellows each year, so far.

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.”

The 56 Nigerian MWF fellows announced by the US Mission for 2022 are: