Nigeria, Sept. 9 -- A Nigerian, Mohammed Keana, has been selected among the fourth cohort of Obama Foundation Scholars in the United States.

He is among the two groups of 12 emerging leaders from around the world who will study at Columbia University for the 2021-2022 academic year, the foundation announced.

At Columbia University, Mr Keana will join other Obama scholars to complete a nine-month residency with Columbia World Projects, an initiative that mobilises the university's faculty and researchers to work with governments, non-governmental organisations, businesses, and communities to create tangible solutions to real-world issues.

"This cohort will also participate in seminars, personal and professional development workshops, au...