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The Chancellor –Dr. David Oyedepo
Dr David Olaniyi Oyedepo, the Chancellor, Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara State is a world-acclaimed apostle of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, presiding over the ever increasing David Oyedepo Ministries International (DOMI) which comprises the Living Faith Church Worldwide Inc. (a.k.a. Winner’s Chapel), World Mission Agency (WMA), Dominion Publishing House, and the Social Development Missions projects made up of hospitals, maternity homes, schools, etc.
The Living Faith Church Worldwide, with the International headquarters, the Faith Tabernacle, Canaan Land, located in Ota, Nigeria, is renowned to be the largest Church auditorium in the world, having a 50, 000 seat capacity. The Church has its branches in over 300 cities and towns in Nigeria as well as, in several cities in 45 African nations, Dubai, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Dr David Oyedepo is not just a passionate soul winner, committed to the advancement of the Kingdom of God, but also a personality committed to the service of community, country and humanity at large. This commitment is anchored in the Scriptural admonition of social responsibility in Matthew 5: 13&14. His Ministry has established a number of educational institutions because of his great passion for knowledge and research. This visionary pathway undertaken by Dr Oyedepo has brought many people together around a shared sense of purpose under the World Mission Agency Inc. (WMA) to provide quality education at all levels, thereby making significant contributions to the education system in Nigeria for her to occupy a better place in the global education sphere. Today, over 100 educational institutions established by his Ministry across major cities and towns in Nigeria (Word of Faith Bible Institute (WOFBI), Faith Academy, Kingdom Heritage School, Covenant University and Landmark University) operate on Christian principles, paying particular attention to human capacity development in terms of imparting relevant knowledge and skills which will ultimately transform a man and make him lead a life of fulfilment, the result of which will be an ideal and fair society with minimum deviant or criminal behaviour.
As presiding Bishop of the founding base of the University, Living Faith Church Worldwide and Chancellor, Covenant University, established in 2002, is currently pioneering a revolution in education not only in Nigeria but also on the African Continent. Covenant University is the first private University in Nigeria to have the fastest approval of its application for operating license by the National Universities Commission (NUC), and the first in the annals of Nigeria tertiary institution to start full academic and administrative activities at its permanent site at take-off, with all facilities in place, it is also the first University to have all of its 16 programmes presented for accreditation approved by the NUC.
He established Landmark University with the vision to lead an agrarian revolution for the emergence of a new self-sufficient Africa in terms of food security via the education platform. Landmark University is the pioneer private agriculture-based University in Nigeria. His commitment to this vision is evident in the consistent growth of the University since establishment in 2011.
He also established the David Oyedepo Foundation (DOF), a platform that primarily rewards academic excellence across institutions under his visionary leadership. With the aim popularizing agriculture among the youth, exceptional students most especially in the agricultural-related fields in Landmark University enjoy this noble effort.
WOFBI is a reputable leadership training institute, which he founded in 1986 to service the training needs of ministries and to raise men for exploits. The institute, which has branches in about 36 nations of Africa, has trained over 50,000 men and women to date.
Dr Oyedepo has established enduring institutions in a nation where important institutions have decayed, and touched lives in a society, where the masses are in dire need of salvation from ills, succour from poverty and godly guidance from pervasive errors.
As an inspired and acclaimed author and publisher, Dr Oyedepo has written over 70 Christian, inspirational and motivational books apart from periodicals. He is also Chairman/Publisher of Dominion Publishing House (DPH), a publishing arm of his ministry. DPH has over 4 million prints in circulation to date. It won a Gold Merit Award of the Economic Community of West African State (ECOWAS) in 1992.
Dr Oyedepo’s dogged commitment to excellence has won him many honours and awards. These include, “The Biographic Centre, Cambridge; “International Who is Who of intellectuals, 13th Edition” of the international Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England; “Man of Dignity” by Global Care International; “Frontline Christian Author” by ECOWAS International Gold Award and “inscribed in the Jerusalem 3000 Scroll #102268, Others include “Doctor of Divinity” by Bethel Graduate School of Technology, Riverside, California, USA; “Fellow, Nigerian Academy of Education” and “Fellow, Institute of Strategic Management, Nigeria”.
Dr David Oyedepo is married to Pastor (Mrs) Faith Oyedepo and the marriage is blessed with four godly children.
Dr Oyedepo’s hobbies are reading, reasoning, planning and writing.
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LANDMARK UNIVERSITYS LIFE APPLICABLE EDUCATION SYSTEM RECOGNIZED AS MAX AFRICA LAUNCHES INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME
Landmark University's distinctive approach to education, centred on life-applicable and life-transforming learning, received validation this week when representatives from MAX Africa visited the institution to seek collaboration for their second internship program. The visit underscored the high regard organizations have for Landmark’s graduates, known for their competence and productivity in the workplace.
During the meeting, MAX Africa's Chief Technology Officer, Mr Olusegun Leigh, unveiled the company’s new internship initiative designed to empower young innovators and leaders in Africa’s mobility sector. Leigh expressed admiration for Landmark University’s alumni, who, he noted, have consistently demonstrated exceptional dedication, resilience, and leadership within MAX Africa. He introduced Mr Kefas El-Olam, a graduate of Landmark University who is the Senior Product Manager, MAX. "Our first point of call for this new phase is Landmark University, primarily because of the exceptional value delivered by Landmark graduates who joined us in the first phase of the internship programme. Their resilience, ability to drive results, and leadership qualities have made a lasting impression," Leigh said, emphasizing how these qualities align with MAX Africa’s mission to address broader industry challenges by cultivating skilled professionals across the continent.
Adding to this, MAX Africa’s Digital Strategist, Mr Adewunmi Oshilaja, highlighted the soft skills and professionalism of Landmark’s graduates. “Beyond technical expertise, Landmark graduates have displayed strong leadership qualities and high standards of professionalism,” he stated. "The core of our strategy is to build well-rounded leaders. As much as we want our interns to gain hands-on experience, we are also committed to equipping them with skills in business communication, team management, and workplace etiquette.”
The upcoming three-month internship program was further detailed by MAX Africa's Human Resource Manager, Mrs Bosede Otaigbe, who described it as a transformative opportunity for participants. She noted that interns would receive intensive training in both technical and interpersonal skills vital for industry success. “Interns will be assigned responsibilities similar to full-time employees and will be evaluated at the end of the program. Those who excel will be offered full-time positions,” she announced. To facilitate applications, MAX Africa has provided QR codes for interested students, who will undergo a thorough screening process to ensure that only the most qualified candidates are selected.
In response, the Vice-Chancellor of Landmark University expressed appreciation to MAX Africa for recognizing the university’s talents and choosing Landmark as a major recruitment partner. He attributed the leadership qualities displayed by students to the legacy of Chancellor Dr David Oyedepo and affirmed the university’s confidence in the students' readiness to embrace this opportunity. He also highlighted Landmark University’s recent recognition as Nigeria's second-best university in the Times Higher Education rankings, further showcasing the institution’s commitment to excellence.
The Registrar also conveyed gratitude to the MAX Africa team and assured them of Landmark University's full support in achieving the program’s goals. Other members of the university’s management expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, seeing it as a significant step towards advancing opportunities for students, the university, and Africa at large.
Others in attendance at the meeting were the Chaplain, Pastor Popoola; the Dean of Students, Dr Abimbola Oluyori; the Sub-Dean of Student Affairs, Mr Noah Olaibi; the Student Development Officer, Mr Daniel Emmanuel and the HRBP, Compensation & Benefits, and City Manager, Ilorin, MAX, Mrs Adebimpe Alabi.
Members of the Landmark University management and the Max Africa team in a group photograph after the meeting
R-L: The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole; the Registrar, Engr Adebayo Ajala; the Dean of Students, Dr Abimbola Oluyori; the Sub-Dean of Student Affairs, Mr Noah Olaibi during the meeting with Max Africa
MAX Africa's Chief Technology Officer, Mr Olusegun Leigh while speaking on the new internship programme
The Max team with the Landmark University Student Development Officer, Mr Daniel Emmanuel (L)
The Student Development Officer, Mr Daniel Emmanuel introducing Max Africa to the student community
Max Africa’s HR Manager, Mrs Bosede Otaigbe while speaking to the students of Landmark University on the internship programme
The Max Africa team interacting with Landmark University student community
Max Africa’s Senior Product Manager, Mr Kefas El-Olam while speaking to the students of Landmark University on his experience as a student of the University and during the internship programme
Registration point for Max Africa’s internship programme at Landmark University
