US Consulate inducts 50 Carrington Youth Fellows
By Jeph Ajobaju, Chief Copy Editor
A new batch of 50 Nigerians with exceptional skills have been inducted into the 2022/2023 cohort of the Carrington Youth Fellowship Initiative (CYFI), bringing to 174 the number of such youths with responsibility to be positive role models.
CYFI is a dynamic youth-based initiative launched in 2011 by the U.S. Consulate General, Lagos.
It brings together Nigerian youth, aged 21-35, of exceptional skills and experience to design and implement projects over a 12-month period that will help enhance society in the fields of health, education, civil liberties, environment, and economic empowerment.
CYFI is named after former U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Walter Carrington, a champion for civil liberties, democracy and closer ties between the US and Nigeria
CYFI fellows are committed to putting his ideals into practice.
US Consul General Will Stevens encouraged the new CYFI fellows to continue to be a catalyst for positive change in their local communities as they foster economic growth, enhance democratic governance, and strengthen civil society structures.
“No nation can thrive if it neglects to include its youth in governance, political and economic platforms, wealth creation and poverty alleviation. You have the responsibility placed on your shoulders to serve as strong, positive role models for Nigeria,” he said
This year, the Carrington Youth Fellowship Alumni Association partnered with the Kensington Adebukunola Adebutu Foundation and Access Bank to increase the number of fellows from 25 to 50.
The fellowship was also expanded to Ogun and Oyo States.
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About CYFI
CYFI is built around year-long social innovation projects designed by fellows and supported by the U.S. Consulate and private partners. The 2021 cohort was the first graduating class since the death of Carrington.
CYFI has graduated 174 outstanding young Nigerians who bring a wealth of knowledge and skills to the table, and share a common vision to positively impact society.
Motivated and self-driven young Nigerians interested in becoming a CYFI fellow can apply by filling out the application form at: http://www.cyfinigeria.org/apply/
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