Mohamed Ahmed Elnour also known to many as “Wadalnoor” (Son of the light) proves to us that handsome is better accompanied with brains and that age cannot stop greatness. The young man was born and bred in Khartoum, Sudan and is a current participant of President Obama’s initiative, Young African Leadership Initiative cohort 5.
He is in his last year of studying Electrical engineering at the University of Khartoum in Sudan, which was as a result of being the top student countrywide in his final year of high school and scooping a university scholarship.
Mohammed is a volunteer at the AL-Mustakbal, an organization whose objective is youth development. He is involved in placing Sudanese youth in internships in Companies and in helping run a graduate education program that links graduates with mentors from all over the world with the main focus being the US and the UK.
Mohammed confessed his appreciation for having made it to the competitive YALI program. He loves the learning experience and the extensive networking opportunities available.
Fear deters many, we are all fearful at some point but this should never stop us from pursuing our goals. I am never afraid to aim for the stars. If I am not part of changing my community, who will be? Mohammed said.
His goal is to complete his Masters in Business administration within the next three years and help tap unexploited talent and resources in Sudan and Africa which will enable him to start building his legacy of societal impact.
I was born in Africa for a purpose, this purpose must be pursued. Elnoor.
Wadalnoor calls himself a chickenholic for his love of chicken and insists his community is known for making the best chicken in the world. He also says his prayer is to have a small beautiful family in the next ten years.
