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CHANCELLOR CHARGES FACULTY AND STAFF AT EXECUTIVE ADVANCE
The Chancellor and Chairman, Board of Regents, Landmark University, Dr. David O. Oyedepo, has called on the University community to maximize their leadership potentials in record time. He noted that there is a leadership seed in every child of God to be cultivated and nurtured to produce fruits. “The star of every man is embedded in himself – 2Peter 1:19. There’s a fountain of blessing in each of us – Isa. 65:8.”
Dr. Oyedepo spoke on the topic “Foundation for Effective Leadership” on the third day of the University’s Executive Advance Programme for Faculty and Staff in commencement of the 2018/2019 Academic Session. He defined leadership as, “taking the lead, setting the pace and blazing the trail in one’s field.”
He stated that leadership is not in the seat occupied but feat accomplished. He added that anyone that makes significant contributions towards effecting a change is a leader. “It’s not occupying a position, it’s making outstanding contributions. Great leaders are not those with chains of degrees but those who change the world. Outstanding leaders are not those with barrage of titles but those whose impacts constitute footprints on the sand of time. Leadership is not about leading people, it is essentially about taking the lead in a given task.
“Leadership is not an endowment, it is an achievement and it cannot be inherited,” he added.
He espoused that anybody can become a leader if he or she is willing to give what it takes, noting that everyone has to develop their leadership capacity through thinking. “Nothing of value is free. Leadership is at a cost. Leaders are thinkers and all committed thinkers are potential leaders. There is nothing mystical about leadership.”
While emphasizing the place of discipline and commitment in effective leadership, he posited that the outcome of any man’s life depends on how much he invests today in terms of time, energy and resources in his field. He said that these two indices transcend racial or gender factor or any other. “There is nothing extraordinary on its own, it is man’s extraordinary input that makes it so. Discipline is all about doing what is demanded to deliver one’s desired goal and not what is convenient. Global impact in any field is at the cost of high level discipline. One may make a living by his profession, but we can only make impact by our dedication. Selflessness is the manure with which we nurture the seed of global impact in us.”
In his submission, Dr. Oyedepo identified four vital forces to engage towards the realization of leadership potentials. These are Self-Management, Time Management, Task Management and Resource Management. According to him, they are key to effective leadership. He therefore challenge the gathering to imbibe these principles in their pursuit of academic excellence and career success thereby making great impact on their immediate environment and globally.
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The Chancellor and Chairman, Board of Regents, Landmark University, Dr. David O. Oyedepo charging on Foundation for Effective Leadership on the thir
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The Chancellor Dr David Oyedepo admonishing Members of Management, Faculty and Staff at the 2018/2019 Executive Advance Programme
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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.
