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VC TELLS STUDENTS COMMUNITY TO MAXIMIZE THE POSITIVE POTENTIALS OF SPORTS
Obviously, the Civil Engineering Department started out with great determination to defend their championship, trashing their opponent, Computer Science Department, 2 goals to 1 in the kick off male football match for the 8th Edition of Chancellor’s Cup on Saturday, 29th February, 2019. The annual sporting event remains a very essential meeting point not only for sport lovers but the University community at large as it continues to foster a balanced academic community of excellence. Other features for the event are female 5 aside football, basketball and volleyball.
Declaring the event open on behalf of the Chancellor, Dr David Oyedepo, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adeniyi Olayanju emphasized that the Chancellor’s Cup competition is an integral part of the University’s activities which is not just for the sake of competition but geared towards fostering the overall development of the students and good neighbourliness within the academic community.
‘To everything, there is a time and there is a season. A time to study and a time to be examined. Now is the time relax and unwind. Like the Bible says, bodily exercise profits little but the little cannot be wished away because of its enormous benefits to the body,’ he added.
Professor Olayanju cautioned the participants to see the competition from a friendly perspective in order to eschew all forms of contempt and violence. He, therefore, encouraged them to maximise the positive potentials inherent in the sporting activities, noting among others mental alertness, good team play, calculation, tolerance, and perseverance.
The Registrar, Miss Adefunke Oyinloye, in her remarks, thanked the Directorate of Students Affairs led by the Dean, Dr Oluwakayode Adebimpe, for their concerted effort towards ensuring a successful and successive Chancellor’s Cup competition events in the University which she said continue to have a powerful impact on their overall education and life skills development of the students. She urged them, therefore, to abide by the rules of the game while aiming at the prize.
Also speaking on the event, the Chaplain of the University, Pastor Tope Johnson, emphasized the importance of bodily exercise to the students’ wellbeing. He said plays a complementary role in the students’ academic excellence by not only prepares them physically and mentally but also helps them to operate in the spirit of sportsmanship and fair play.
Expressing gratitude to the University for promoting a conducive and enabling academic environment thereby ensuring the overall wellbeing of the student populace, the Chairman, Student Council, King Zebulun Ojo, said that the competition has provided a platform for interaction and friendship across the borders of the University with greater expectations and prospects for the University and the society at large.
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The defending champion, Civil Engineering Department, celebrating their 2-1 victory
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The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olayanju [middle] giving the opening address at the opening of the 8th Chancellors Cup competition. He is flanked by o
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The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olayanju, kicking off the ball at the opening of the 8th Chancellors Cup competition
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The Registrar, Miss Oyinloye, kicking off the ball at the opening of the 8th Chancellors Cup competition
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The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olayanju, leading other management members in handshakes with the teams at the opening of the 8th Chancellors Cup comp
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The Vice-Chancellor with the Computer Science team at the opening of the 8th Chancellors Cup competition
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The Vice-Chancellor with the officiating team at the opening of the 8th Chancellors Cup competition
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The 8th Chancellors Cup opening match lineup of the defending champion, Civil Engineering Department, the officiating team and the Computer Science D
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The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olayanju [6th left] flanked by other management team [Registrar, Miss Oyinloye 5th L; DFS, Mr. Oludare Fadoju 7th R; Ch
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The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olayanju [5th L] flanked by other management team [Registrar, Miss Oyinloye 4th L; DFS, Mr. Oludare Fadoju 6th R; Chapl
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The University Male Coach, Mr. Friday Emeka addressing the students at the opening ceremony of the 8th Chancellors Cup competition
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LANDMARK UNIVERSITY CROWNED PRIVATE UNIVERSITY OF THE YEAR VICE CHANCELLOR NAMED VICE CHANCELLOR OF THE YEAR AT THE NIGERIA ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARDS
Landmark University has reaffirmed its position as a leader in Nigeria’s education sector by emerging as the Private University of the Year 2024 – Academic Development at the prestigious Nigeria Academic Excellence Awards (NAEA) on 8th December 2024 red carpet event in Lagos, Nigeria. Adding to this remarkable achievement, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Ajanaku, was honoured as the Vice-Chancellor of the Year 2024 (Academic Development, Private University), underscoring his exemplary leadership in academia.
The NAEA, an annual event, is designed to celebrate and reward exceptional achievements within Nigeria’s education sector. It serves as a platform to recognize individuals and institutions that have demonstrated outstanding academic prowess, innovative leadership, and transformative impact on the nation’s educational landscape.
The organizers highlighted the core objectives of the awards: fostering a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging healthy competition, and elevating education standards across the country. The event showcased the remarkable accomplishments of students, educators, and institutions whose dedication is shaping the future of Nigeria’s education system.
Reflecting on the double recognition, Vice-Chancellor Professor Kolawole Ajanaku expressed his gratitude to the Landmark University proprietor under the Chairmanship of the Chancellor, Dr. David Oyedepo and the Pro-Chancellor, Pst (Mrs) Faith Oyedepo for the platform of Landmark University and their unwavering support. “This recognition is a celebration of our shared commitment to redefining education and creating transformative leaders for global impact,” he remarked. Professor Ajanaku also emphasized that these accolades underscore the university’s relentless pursuit of academic and operational excellence, as well as its focus on innovative practices and impactful research.
Landmark University’s stellar performance on the global and regional stage further cements its reputation for excellence. In the 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, the institution was ranked 2nd best university in Nigeria, and 3rd in West Africa. Its research efforts earned global recognition when it secured 2nd place in the 2025 THE Interdisciplinary Science Research Rankings. Additionally, Landmark University ranked 1st in Ethical Leadership across Sub-Saharan Africa in the 2024 THE Sub-Saharan Africa University Rankings.
A key driver of Landmark University’s success lies in its alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The university’s focus on zero hunger, quality education, and industry innovation earned it a 2nd-place ranking in Nigeria in the Times Higher Education SDG Impact Rankings.
The university’s accomplishments are not limited to rankings; its graduates consistently excel in their professional endeavours. Employers have lauded their resilience, results-driven mindset, and leadership qualities, with many describing them as professionals who combine technical expertise with high standards of professionalism.
Landmark University’s recognition as the Private University of the Year 2024 and Professor Ajanaku’s award as the Vice-Chancellor of the Year 2024 reaffirm the institution’s trailblazing role in higher education. These accolades highlight the university’s transformative vision and enduring commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and leadership development.
To God be all the glory.
