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SIWES IS A SPRINGBOARD FOR A SUCCESSFUL CAREER – VC
SIWES IS A SPRINGBOARD FOR A SUCCESSFUL CAREER – VC
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adeniyi Olayanju on Wednesday, 27th September 2017 charged students proceeding on Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) to see the scheme as an opportunity to acquire relevant skills that would help them in their future career. “The speed I enjoyed in my career can be attributed partly to my strong IT Foundation”. He disclosed this at the 2017 Pre-Attachment Orientation Programme organized for the students who by the end of the Alpha Semester would be embarking on the scheme.
He thanked God for the practical-oriented education Landmark University provides and also emphasized that the Industrial Attachment provides opportunity for students to see how things are done in the industrial setting. “Hands-on experience is lacking among youths today and SIWES is the only catalyst that can correct this and propel development in our nation.”
While mentioning the commendations the University has received from the external contexts on students who did well during their SIWES engagement, he enjoined the students to be good ambassadors of the University wherever they go, as this will project the good image of the University the more. “Please be willing to learn from those you meet on the field, humble yourself because if you are not, those you meet on the field would not be willing to share their experience with you,” he added.
Also at the event was the Area Manager of the Industrial Training Fund, Ilorin Area Office, Mr.Ogbonna Simon, represented by Mr.Gbolagade Salimonu who asserted that SIWES is a skill-acquisition programme designed to expose and prepare students for industrial work situation they would meet upon graduation. Mr.Ogbonna noted that the state of the nation’s economy has made it mandatory for institutions of higher learning to prepare students for gainful self-employment after graduation and SIWES provides such opportunity. He also lent his voice to the call for students to be good ambassadors of the institution during the attachment period; this he said could be attained by ensuring total commitment and dedication, as well as obeying laid down rules and regulations of the employers they are attached to. He, further, expressed appreciation to Management of the University for organizing the orientation programme and commended the contributions the University has made towards the development of the Scheme.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adeniyi Olayanju giving his remarks at the programme.
The Representative, ITF Area Manager, Mr. Gbolagade Salimonu delivering his address
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NIGERIAN RED CROSS SEEKS COLLABORATION WITH LANDMARK UNIVERSITY
In a bid to expand its humanitarian reach and foster greater community engagement, the Nigerian Red Cross Society, Irepodun Local Government Chapter has expressed interest in establishing a collaboration with Landmark University on Wednesday 10th April 2024. The proposed partnership aims to establish a Red Cross detachment on the university campus, offering students, faculty, and staff an avenue to participate actively in humanitarian efforts.
Mr. James Ibiwoye, Chair of the Nigerian Red Cross in Irepodun Local Government, presented the organization's intentions during a meeting with the University management. He highlighted the existing involvement of university faculty and staff as members and officials of the Red Cross, emphasizing the need for a dedicated detachment on campus to further integrate the university community into the society's initiatives. Members of the Landmark University community in the society were Dr Bamidele Fakinle (Head of the Department of Chemical Engineering) the Secretary of the Society, and Dr Marion Adebiyi (Head of the Department of Computer Science) a member.
In response, the Vice-Chancellor of Landmark University expressed appreciation for the consideration of the university in the Red Cross's expansion plans. Drawing parallels between the vision and values of both organizations, particularly in the areas of volunteering and leadership, he underscored the significance of sacrifice as a core value shared by the university and the Red Cross.
Corroborating the Vice-Chancellor were the positive remarks by other members of the university's management present at the meeting, who voiced their support for the acceptance and operation of the Red Cross on the Landmark University campus. The proposed collaboration holds the promise of enhancing the university's commitment to community service and humanitarianism, providing valuable opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to contribute meaningfully to societal welfare.
As discussions progress between Landmark University and the Nigerian Red Cross Society, both parties are poised to embark on a partnership that exemplifies the spirit of collaboration and shared values. Together, they aim to create a platform for fostering a culture of service and selflessness within the university community, ultimately making a positive impact on the broader society.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Ajanaku welcoming the Nigerian Red Cross Team to Landmark University
The Chair, Nigerian Red Cross Irepodun Local Government, Mr. James Ibiwoye speaking about the organisation to the Landmark Univuersity Management team.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ajanaku presenting the University’s souvenir to the Red Cross Chair, Mr James Ibiwoye
The University management and the Red Cross team in a group photograph.
