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College of Agricultural Sciences
The College of Agricultural Sciences is one of the three pioneer Colleges at Landmark University. The College offers five-year Programmes leading to the award of the Bachelor of Agriculture (B. Agric) Degree in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, Animal Science, Crop Science and Soil Science.
The College is the hub of the University’s agrarian revolution towards ensuring food safety revolution in Africa and the world in general. It exposes students to various improved techniques in both mechanized and non-mechanized agriculture.
The University farm practice scheme for all students and staff is meant to impart requisite entrepreneurial skills and restore the dignity of labour. Each Department in the College is well equipped with adequate laboratories, teaching and research farms and competent staff with deep passion for teaching and research. The following are the Departments in the College of Agriculture.
Goal
- Raising God-fearing graduates with skills and competence to become professional farmers, and businessmen and women that will contribute to employment generation, wealth creation and food security in Nigeria and beyond.
- To pursue excellence in the provision of higher education in agriculture and personal development of students, staff and faculty through commitment to creative teaching, research and extension.
- To be a solution provider and dependable consult in all aspects of agriculture, and rural development.
Objectives
- The College is poised to achieving the following objectives:
- To produce graduates with sufficient technical, productive and entrepreneurship skills in different aspects of agriculture
- To produce graduates who will embrace farming and other forms of agro-business as a profession.
- To produce graduates who will be relevant in industries and the society thereby contributing to national development goals in agriculture.
- To produce graduates who will embrace the dignity in labour, especially agricultural production.
- To produce graduates capable of adapting to socio-economic and cultural challenges.
- To produce graduates who will be equipped with appropriate information technology skills required for modern agricultural practice.
Entry Requirements
Candidates who intend to study Agricultural Science in Landmark University must have at least five (5) credit passes including:
- English Language,
- Mathematics,
- Physics,
- Chemistry and
- Biology or Agricultural Science.
Candidates with a pass grade in Physics but with a credit pass in Geography or Economics may also be considered for admission. The UTME/JAMB examination subjects that qualify candidates for admission include English Language, Mathematics or Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Agricultural Science.
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Landmark University Faculty Member and PhD Student Wins L Oreal UNESCO Young Talents Award for Women in Science
Mrs. Blessing Olagunju, a faculty member and PhD student in the Department of Physical Sciences (Industrial Chemistry) at Landmark University, has been honoured with the prestigious L'Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science Young Talents – Sub-Saharan Africa Award (2024 edition). She joins 29 other outstanding women scientists from across the region in receiving a research grant aimed at advancing women’s contributions to scientific innovation.
The highly competitive award, which received over 800 applications from across the continent, supports young female researchers by providing funding and professional development opportunities. Mrs. Olagunju learned about the opportunity through a bulk email from the Landmark University Centre for Research, Innovation, and Discoveries (LUCRID), diligently applied, and emerged as one of 25 PhD students selected for the grant. Additionally, five postdoctoral researchers were recognized, bringing the total number of awardees to 30.
The award ceremony, held on December 10, 2024, was preceded by an intensive five-day leadership training program from December 5. This training focused on leadership development, the role of women in science, and communication skills, equipping recipients with essential tools to enhance their careers.
Beyond the financial support for her research, Mrs. Olagunju emphasized the networking and collaboration opportunities the award has provided. “We interacted throughout the training, and I believe this opens doors for future collaborations because we now have each other’s contacts,” she shared.
The rigorous selection process saw 800 applicants narrowed down to 150, and finally, to the 30 awardees, representing approximately 15 countries. Nigeria had a strong presence among the winners, with five PhD students and one postdoctoral researcher securing the award. This achievement underscores the remarkable contributions of Nigerian women in scientific research and reinforces the nation’s growing impact in the global scientific community.
