The University of Lagos (UNILAG) proudly celebrates the selection of Mr. Fadilullahi Ayodeji Adeniyi and Miss Eniola Salawu as inaugural recipients of the Morehead-Cain Global Fellowship at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-Chapel Hill), USA. They are two of only four Nigerians selected for the prestigious year-long fellowship and both are from UNILAG.
Fadilullahi, a 300-Level student of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, has a track record of academic excellence and innovation. His notable achievements include:
Best WASSCE Result – Lagos State Education District IV (2020)
Winner, 2024 NSChE Hackathon – Pipeline Leak Detection App
1st Place, NSE-ULES Engineering Quiz Competition
He is a 2024 Bridge Fellow and volunteers as a Chemistry tutor for public school students. Driven by a passion for educational equity, Fadilullahi curently serves as a Research Assistant in the Lin Ma Research Group, contributing to pioneering work on sustainable energy storage. His research focuses on sodium-ion batteries as scalable, safer, and more affordable alternatives to lithium-ion technology as he aims to bridge engineering and education in support of Nigeria’s transition to clean energy.
Eniola, from the Department of Accounting, Faculty of Management Sciences, is an active member of the UNILAG Investment Society. In December 2024, she was selected as a Bridge Fellow and elected Deputy Governor of her cohort. She also received the CFA Accelerate Institute Scholarship through Cowrywise, boosting her career in finance and investment.
Beyond her academic and professional pursuits, Eniola is committed to mentorship and education. She teaches ATS and ICAN students at Legacy Professional Tutors, helping to build the next generation of accounting professionals.
The Morehead-Cain Global Fellows Programme is a fully funded, one-year fellowship designed to develop outstanding student leaders from around the world.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Folasade T. Ogunsola, OON, FAS, on behalf of the university’s management, staff, and students, congratulates Mr. Fadilullahi Ayodeji Adeniyi and Miss Eniola Salawu on this laudable feat and wishes them continued success in their remarkable journey at UNC-Chapel Hill.
