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LANDMARK HOLDS COLLEGE WEEK
As part of the activities rounding off the 2021/2022 academic session, Landmark University held College Week across the four Colleges: Agricultural Sciences, Engineering, Pure and Applied Sciences, and Business and Social Sciences; and the Library Day of the Centre for Learning Resources (CLR) on Tuesday 12th July 2022.
The College Week is one of the extracurricular platforms engaged by the University to celebrate the students, faculty, and staff of the Colleges for their contributions to their various Departments, Colleges, and the vision quest of the University every academic year. The Colleges use the platform most especially to bid their final year students farewell as they transit into the world of work where they unleash the life-applicable training received at Landmark University to impact the world around them positively.
Leading the Colleges to herald the College Week event, each of the Deans of Colleges (Pure and Applied Sciences – Professor Ayodele Adebiyi; Engineering – Professor John Ojediran; Agricultural Sciences – Dr Olayinka Alabi; and Business and Social Sciences – Dr Ben-Caleb Egbide) made a presentation to the cheering of both the staff and student populace at the Tuesday Chapel Service, 12th July 2022. It was a time to appreciate the support received from management, staff, and students, as well as, highlight the various milestones of the College achieved by both faculty and students.
Celebrating with the various Colleges, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Charity Aremu congratulated the Deans, HODs, the professorate, members of faculty, staff, and the students of the Colleges on the milestones of the University which she said were all their collective achievements. While speaking to the University community, the Vice-Chancellor stated that since its inception, the Unversity has been enjoying unlimited growth in terms of faculty development and student subscriptions. She, thereafter, admonished the students to maximize the various opportunities their colleges offer, noting the SciVal top-rated and award-winning scholars as well as the professional certification platforms spread across the Colleges. The Vice-Chancellor further advised students to embrace responsibility, adding that they should make good decisions that would add value to their lives.
In their various gatherings, the Colleges had the opportunity to interact within the scope of their disciplines.
Speaking to the students in the College of Business and Social Sciences, the Dean, Dr Ben-Caleb Egbeide in his presentation on “Developing Investment Mentality”, admonished the students to invest wisely, avoid spending on liabilities and save for rainy days. He further enthused that to be smart financially, they must endeavor to have control over their income, expenses, and cash flow.
The Dean of College of Agricultural Sciences, Dr Olayinka Alabi in her remarks urged the students of the College to embrace agriculture and develop a passion to end food insecurity in alignment with the vision of the university. In furtherance of her admonition, Professor Olasunkanmi Bamiro in his presentation on “Agriculturists and Food Insecurity” noted that the availability of food in adequate quantity and safe form is a must for every nation, adding that agriculturists’ solutions to food insecurity such as breeding and provision of high-yielding crops and animals, breeding of pest-resistant crops and research work must be done to improve agricultural production.
The College of Engineering also had the Chairman, Nigerian Society of Engineers, Omu-Aran Chapter, Engr Samuel Aremu accompanied by his Vice, Engr John Ramonu in their midst to grace the occasion. His sensitization centred on professional career development in engineering, listed the requirements to become members of the Society and highlighted their advantages, noting their roles in the enhancement of their employability status. This not only emphasized the effort of the Colleges in creating a platform to interact with professionals but also helped them to launch their careers upon graduation. Engr Aremu challenged them to be patriotic towards providing solutions to the hydra-headed challenges kowtowing the development of the nation such as food, production, and power amongst others. Harping on power, he admonished them to be good managers of electricity supply within their area towards maximizing its availability.
For the College of Pure and Applied Sciences, Professor Stephen Owa espoused the role of scientists in meeting the food need in line with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Charity Aremu celebrating Cellege Week with the Colleges
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DCPAS, Professor Ariyo Adebiyi addressing Faculty, Staff and students during the Chapel Service
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Dean College of Engineering, Professor John Ojediran addressing Faculty, Staff and Students at the Chapel Service
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DCAS, Dr Olayinka Alabi addressing Faculty, Staff and Students at the Chapel Service
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DCBS, Dr Ben-Caleb Egbeide during his College week celebration
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DCLR, Dr Ayooluwa Aregbesola at the Chapel addressing Landmark University Community
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The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Charity Aremu and the Registrar, Miss Fola Oyinloye watching with excitement College by College Presentations during Ch
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University Secretary, Pastor Frederick Agahuwa and the Chaplain, Pastor Omotunbi Oluwatimilehin watching with excitement College by College Presentati
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A cross-section of Deans and Directors during the Chapel Service
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A Cross-section of Students watching with excitement College by College Presentations during Chapel Service
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The Vice-Chancellor with members of Faculty of the College of Business and Social Sciences
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A cross-section of Faculty, Staff and Students of the College of Business and Social Sciences
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Faculty and student of the College of Agricultural Sciences
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Students of the College of Agricultural Sciences playing games
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Engr Samuel Aremu speaking to the students of the College of Engineering during their Week celebration
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L-R: HOD, ABE, Dr Abiodun Okunola; HOD Chem Eng, Dr Bamidele Fakinle; Chairman NSE Omu-Aran, Engr Samuel Aremu; and the Vice-Chairman NSE Omu-Aran, En
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A cross-section of students at the COE Week celebration
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The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Charity Aremu, Registrar, Miss Fola Oyinloye, DCLR Dr Ayooluwa Aregbesola and Dr Sola Owolabi
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Some of the Staff at the book stand
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The Vice-Chancellor, Registrar and Senior Liberians at the Library Day
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Group photograph of the Vice-Chancellor, Registrar, DCLR and other Library Staff
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LANDMARK UNIVERSITYS LIFE APPLICABLE EDUCATION SYSTEM RECOGNIZED AS MAX AFRICA LAUNCHES INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME
Landmark University's distinctive approach to education, centred on life-applicable and life-transforming learning, received validation this week when representatives from MAX Africa visited the institution to seek collaboration for their second internship program. The visit underscored the high regard organizations have for Landmark’s graduates, known for their competence and productivity in the workplace.
During the meeting, MAX Africa's Chief Technology Officer, Mr Olusegun Leigh, unveiled the company’s new internship initiative designed to empower young innovators and leaders in Africa’s mobility sector. Leigh expressed admiration for Landmark University’s alumni, who, he noted, have consistently demonstrated exceptional dedication, resilience, and leadership within MAX Africa. He introduced Mr Kefas El-Olam, a graduate of Landmark University who is the Senior Product Manager, MAX. "Our first point of call for this new phase is Landmark University, primarily because of the exceptional value delivered by Landmark graduates who joined us in the first phase of the internship programme. Their resilience, ability to drive results, and leadership qualities have made a lasting impression," Leigh said, emphasizing how these qualities align with MAX Africa’s mission to address broader industry challenges by cultivating skilled professionals across the continent.
Adding to this, MAX Africa’s Digital Strategist, Mr Adewunmi Oshilaja, highlighted the soft skills and professionalism of Landmark’s graduates. “Beyond technical expertise, Landmark graduates have displayed strong leadership qualities and high standards of professionalism,” he stated. "The core of our strategy is to build well-rounded leaders. As much as we want our interns to gain hands-on experience, we are also committed to equipping them with skills in business communication, team management, and workplace etiquette.”
The upcoming three-month internship program was further detailed by MAX Africa's Human Resource Manager, Mrs Bosede Otaigbe, who described it as a transformative opportunity for participants. She noted that interns would receive intensive training in both technical and interpersonal skills vital for industry success. “Interns will be assigned responsibilities similar to full-time employees and will be evaluated at the end of the program. Those who excel will be offered full-time positions,” she announced. To facilitate applications, MAX Africa has provided QR codes for interested students, who will undergo a thorough screening process to ensure that only the most qualified candidates are selected.
In response, the Vice-Chancellor of Landmark University expressed appreciation to MAX Africa for recognizing the university’s talents and choosing Landmark as a major recruitment partner. He attributed the leadership qualities displayed by students to the legacy of Chancellor Dr David Oyedepo and affirmed the university’s confidence in the students' readiness to embrace this opportunity. He also highlighted Landmark University’s recent recognition as Nigeria's second-best university in the Times Higher Education rankings, further showcasing the institution’s commitment to excellence.
The Registrar also conveyed gratitude to the MAX Africa team and assured them of Landmark University's full support in achieving the program’s goals. Other members of the university’s management expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, seeing it as a significant step towards advancing opportunities for students, the university, and Africa at large.
Others in attendance at the meeting were the Chaplain, Pastor Popoola; the Dean of Students, Dr Abimbola Oluyori; the Sub-Dean of Student Affairs, Mr Noah Olaibi; the Student Development Officer, Mr Daniel Emmanuel and the HRBP, Compensation & Benefits, and City Manager, Ilorin, MAX, Mrs Adebimpe Alabi.
Members of the Landmark University management and the Max Africa team in a group photograph after the meeting
R-L: The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole; the Registrar, Engr Adebayo Ajala; the Dean of Students, Dr Abimbola Oluyori; the Sub-Dean of Student Affairs, Mr Noah Olaibi during the meeting with Max Africa
MAX Africa's Chief Technology Officer, Mr Olusegun Leigh while speaking on the new internship programme
The Max team with the Landmark University Student Development Officer, Mr Daniel Emmanuel (L)
The Student Development Officer, Mr Daniel Emmanuel introducing Max Africa to the student community
Max Africa’s HR Manager, Mrs Bosede Otaigbe while speaking to the students of Landmark University on the internship programme
The Max Africa team interacting with Landmark University student community
Max Africa’s Senior Product Manager, Mr Kefas El-Olam while speaking to the students of Landmark University on his experience as a student of the University and during the internship programme
Registration point for Max Africa’s internship programme at Landmark University
