My time at the Fate Institute Research Fellowship was very educative and thought provoking. We were exposed to lots of insightful sessions with Industry experts and I had access to platforms to share my research agenda. I spoke at the Fate Policy dialogue session, I wrote 2 policy white papers, I spoke at the Fate Business Outlook. I couldn't have wanted a better experience. The program was very educative and inspiring.

"Two key aspects stood out to me about FATE Institute's programs. First, the monthly virtual meetings served as an excellent platform for learning and interaction among participants, expertly facilitated by top-tier professionals. Second, the ease of participation in FATE Institute's activities was highly commendable, particularly the active engagement of fellows during the Annual Policy Dialogue Series on Entrepreneurship."

The experience was rewarding, especially the collaborative environment, the intellectually stimulating Fellows' meetings with distinguished experts in the public and private sectors and the opportunity to produce a policy brief on the AfCFTA and Nigeria's manufacturing sector. The programme is a good example of how to bridge knowledge gaps in policy discussions and support evidence-based research in Nigeria. Overall, the Fellowship Programme is an excellent initiative that combines research, leadership development and impactful engagement across the board. I am grateful to have been part of it.