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Landmark University Hosts Strategic Meeting with Covenant University and Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences Paving the Way for International Col
On Monday, April 14, 2025, Landmark University, in collaboration with Covenant University, welcomed a distinguished delegation from the Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences (JAAS), China, to explore new frontiers in agricultural research, innovation, and capacity building.
The meeting, which took place at the Covenant University campus, marked the beginning of what promises to be a dynamic international partnership aimed at strengthening research, agripreneurship training, and food systems development.
Delegates from JAAS.
The JAAS team, led by Professor Huang Jun, the Vice President, included:
Professor Gu Jun, Director, Department of Technology Transfer
Professor Ji Guojun, Director, Institute of Agricultural Economics and Development
Professor Yu Mingliang, Institute of Technology
Professor Li Dajing, Deputy Director, Institute of Agro-Product Processing
Zhuang Lina, Deputy Director, Department of International Cooperation (also served as an interpreter)
The Landmark University team joined the meeting online and was represented by:
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Ajanaku
The Registrar, Engnr Adebayo Ajala
Deans of the four Colleges, Prof. Emmanuel Ajisegiri (DCSE). Prof. Joseph Taiwo (DCBS), Prof Shola Adebiyi (DCPAS), and Prof Stephen Abolusoro (DCAS)
Director of the African Agripreneurship Development Centre (AADC), Prof Charity Aremu, Director, Landmark University Centre for Research, Innovation, and Discoveries (LUCRID), Dr Olumoyewa Atoyebi
Head of Department, Civil Engineering, Dr Abass Kazeem (also served as an interpreter)
Discussions centered on areas of mutual interest, including:
Agricultural Research and Development: With JAAS's deep expertise in agricultural innovation, Landmark University and Covenant University identified opportunities for collaborative research involving faculty and students.
Agripreneurship Programs: Emphasis was placed on co-developing training programs to equip young minds with entrepreneurial skills in agriculture.
Crop Production and Food Processing: Opportunities were explored around joint projects focused on rice production, crop innovation, and food processing technologies.
This high-level engagement laid the groundwork for future collaborations, including:
Joint research initiatives
Student and faculty exchange programs
Capacity-building and professional development efforts
The meeting concluded on a positive note, with participants expressing optimism about the value this partnership could bring to agricultural advancement and the global academic community.
Conclusion
Landmark University continues to strengthen its global network of strategic partnerships. This collaboration with Covenant University and JAAS reinforces the institution’s commitment to driving innovation in agriculture, promoting food security, and empowering the next generation of agripreneurs.
A cross-section of the Landmark University Team at the meeting
The JAAS Team (left) and the Covenant University Team (right) at the meeting Screen view of Landmark University (left) and Covenant University (right) Teams
The meeting attendees in a closing prayer
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Landmark University Hosts Strategic Meeting with Covenant University and Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences Paving the Way for International Col
On Monday, April 14, 2025, Landmark University, in collaboration with Covenant University, welcomed a distinguished delegation from the Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences (JAAS), China, to explore new frontiers in agricultural research, innovation, and capacity building.
The meeting, which took place at the Covenant University campus, marked the beginning of what promises to be a dynamic international partnership aimed at strengthening research, agripreneurship training, and food systems development.
Delegates from JAAS.
The JAAS team, led by Professor Huang Jun, the Vice President, included:
Professor Gu Jun, Director, Department of Technology Transfer
Professor Ji Guojun, Director, Institute of Agricultural Economics and Development
Professor Yu Mingliang, Institute of Technology
Professor Li Dajing, Deputy Director, Institute of Agro-Product Processing
Zhuang Lina, Deputy Director, Department of International Cooperation (also served as an interpreter)
The Landmark University team joined the meeting online and was represented by:
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Ajanaku
The Registrar, Engnr Adebayo Ajala
Deans of the four Colleges, Prof. Emmanuel Ajisegiri (DCSE). Prof. Joseph Taiwo (DCBS), Prof Shola Adebiyi (DCPAS), and Prof Stephen Abolusoro (DCAS)
Director of the African Agripreneurship Development Centre (AADC), Prof Charity Aremu, Director, Landmark University Centre for Research, Innovation, and Discoveries (LUCRID), Dr Olumoyewa Atoyebi
Head of Department, Civil Engineering, Dr Abass Kazeem (also served as an interpreter)
Discussions centered on areas of mutual interest, including:
Agricultural Research and Development: With JAAS's deep expertise in agricultural innovation, Landmark University and Covenant University identified opportunities for collaborative research involving faculty and students.
Agripreneurship Programs: Emphasis was placed on co-developing training programs to equip young minds with entrepreneurial skills in agriculture.
Crop Production and Food Processing: Opportunities were explored around joint projects focused on rice production, crop innovation, and food processing technologies.
This high-level engagement laid the groundwork for future collaborations, including:
Joint research initiatives
Student and faculty exchange programs
Capacity-building and professional development efforts
The meeting concluded on a positive note, with participants expressing optimism about the value this partnership could bring to agricultural advancement and the global academic community.
Conclusion
Landmark University continues to strengthen its global network of strategic partnerships. This collaboration with Covenant University and JAAS reinforces the institution’s commitment to driving innovation in agriculture, promoting food security, and empowering the next generation of agripreneurs.
A cross-section of the Landmark University Team at the meeting
The JAAS Team (left) and the Covenant University Team (right) at the meeting Screen view of Landmark University (left) and Covenant University (right) Teams
The meeting attendees in a closing prayer
