Two UNILAG Students Named Inaugural Recipients of Morehead-Cain Global Fellowship at UNC-Chapel Hill

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 chosen for the prestigious year-long fellowship — both representing UNILAG.

About the Awardees

Fadilullahi Ayodeji Adeniyi, a 300-Level student of Chemical Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering, is recognised for his outstanding academic excellence and innovative drive. 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 currently 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 Salawu, 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, further advancing her career in finance and investment.

Beyond her academic and professional pursuits, Eniola is passionate about mentorship and education. She teaches ATS and ICAN students at Legacy Professional Tutors, helping to train the next generation of accounting professionals.

About the Fellowship

The Morehead-Cain Global Fellows Programme is a fully funded, one-year fellowship designed to develop outstanding student leaders from around the world, providing them with academic enrichment, mentorship, and global exposure.

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Folasade T. Ogunsola, OON, FAS, on behalf of the university management, staff, and students, congratulates Mr. Fadilullahi Ayodeji Adeniyi and Miss Eniola Salawu on this remarkable achievement and wishes them continued success in their academic and professional journey at UNC-Chapel Hill.