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VICE CHANCELLOR UNVEILS LANDMARK UNIVERSITY MANAGEMENT FOR THE 2023 2024 ACADEMIC SESSION
As graciously approved by the Chairman, Board of Regents, Dr David Oyedepo, Landmark University unveils its new team of management for the 2023-2024 Academic Session. The announcement was made by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Ajanaku at the first Friday Faculty Fellowship (FFF) in the new session held on Friday, 20th of October 2023. The sixth substantive Vice-Chancellor of the university deeply appreciated the immediate past administration of the university as he cheerfully introduced each of the new members of the management. They were obviously positioned, poised and primed to steer the affairs of the university together with him to the next phase of growth, development, relevance and impact as indicated in their joyful mood, brisk pace and bright faces at the podium for recognition. The list of the new management is as follows:
Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Ajanaku
Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Professor John Ojediran;
Registrar, Engr Adebayo Ajala;
Dean of the School of Postgraduate Studies, Professor Enoch Oyawoye;
Ag. Dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences, Dr Olayinka Alabi;
Dean of the College of Engineering, Professor Emmanuel Ajisegiri;
Dean of the College of Pure and Applied Sciences, Professor Ayodele Adebiyi;
Ag. Dean of the College of Business and Social Sciences, Dr Ben-Caleb Egbide;
Director of Physical Planning and Development, Arc. John Alade;
Director of Centre for Systems and Information Services, Engr Oluwafemi Folarin;
Dean of Student Affairs, Dr Abimbola Oluyori;
Chaplain, Pastor Abraham John-Oze;
Chief Internal Auditor, Pastor Ibitoye Afolabi;
Director of Financial Services, Mr Kelvin Ibhadore;
Director of Academic Planning, Dr Shola Adebiyi;
Director of Agripreneurship Programme, Professor Charity Aremu;
Director of Landmark University Centre for Research, Innovation and Discovery, Dr Oluwasogo Dada;
Director of University-Wide Courses, Dr Adejumoke Inyinbor;
Ag. Director, Centre for Learning Resources, Dr Ayooluwa Aregbesola
Ag. HOD-Agricultural Sciences, Dr Temitope Alori;
Ag. HOD-Agricultural Engineering and Biosystems, Dr Abiodun Okunola;
Ag. HOD-Chemical Engineering, Dr Bamidele Fakinle;
HOD-Civil Engineering, Professor James Gana
HOD-Electrical and Information Engineering, Professor Adenle Oyetunji
Ag. HOD-Mechanical Engineering, Dr Adedayo Ibikunle
HOD-Microbiology, Professor Olugbemiga S. Owa
Ag. HOD-Computer Science, Dr Marion Adebiyi
Ag. HOD-Physical Sciences, Dr Stephen Ikubanni
Ag. HOD-Accounting, Dr Samuel Fakile
Ag. HOD-Buisness Administration, Dr Fred Ojochide
Ag. HOD-Economics, Dr Barnabas Obasaju
Ag. HOD-Political Science and International Relations/Mass Communication, Dr Modupe Ake
Ag. HOD-Sociology, Dr Ogadinma Arisukwu
Coordinator, Students’ Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES), Dr Emmanuel Asani
Coordinator, International Office and Linkages, Dr Akinyomade Owolabi
Manager, Teaching and Research Farm, Miss Deborah Ologbosere
Addressing the faculty and staff of Landmark University, Professor Kolawole Ajanaku congratulated the university community on the new set of leadership which he said would further drive the vision of the university towards its realisation. He expressed gratitude for the collective efforts and dedication that have propelled the institution's success thus far in the time of the various past leaderships noting the transformative impact on various facets of university life. He, therefore, called on the faculty and staff of the university to give an unflinching support for the new management towards scaling greater heights and attaining more achievements. The Vice-Chancellor not only emphasized the overarching vision of the University but also situated the roadmap towards further realization in the near future. He also outlined their goals for the university, accentuating a commitment to academic excellence through top-notch teaching and research, fostering inclusivity, and embracing technological advancements.
The Chaplain, Pastor John-Oze proclaimed blessings over the new management and congratulated them. In an ecstatic manner at the close of the fellowship, members of the faculty and staff of Landmark University exchanged pleasantries with one another and specially congratulated members of the new management team in anticipation of a more robust and fruitful experience in the new academic session.
Responding to the question of how she felt when her name was mentioned among the new management team as Director University Wide Courses, Dr. Adejumoke Inyinbor says, “When I got the letter of this assignment in my mail, I screamed, because it is an assignment I never thought could ever be given to me. I did not consider myself ever qualified for this assignment. However, the Holy Spirit quickly reminded me that God Himself always qualifies the chosen. Therefore I began to appreciate God for choosing me for such a privileged assignment”. Dr Inyinbor who expressed profound gratitude to God, the Proprietor and Management of Landmark University for various leadership privileges she has enjoyed, remarked that those responsibilities have built her up and continue to make her a better person.
Dr Inyinbor gladly disclosed her projections for the Directorate of the University Wide Courses and fervently prayed for the University, “Aside the NUC courses domiciled in the Directorate of UWC, University peculiar courses which are brain child of the Chancellor (Dr. David O. Oyedepo) are also domiciled here. These courses (Total Man Concept- TMC and Entrepreneurial Development Studies- EDS) are targeted towards buildings a rounded man as well as Job providers in the Kings and Queens of Landmark University so that they can truly make path for others to follow when they graduate. These intentions will be greatly driven from our platform utilizing all available tools. I am convinced that great success will be achieved by the current Management. The vision of this great institution will speak loud and clear this academic session and beyond. Landmark University will assume a great height amongst committee of Universities across the nations of the earth’’. Continuing, “I am indeed grateful to God and the Chancellor of Landmark University. This privilege will never be abused and I will do my best to advance the course of this Directorate and that of Landmark University at large”, she concluded.
The Corporate and Public Affairs Unit gathered that Dr E. Ben Caleb felt generously honoured to be considered as a member of the new Management team having served in the same capacity as the Acting Dean of College of Business and Social Sciences in the last two academic sessions. In his words, “I also considered it an opportunity to continue to make even greater contribution towards the vision and mission of Landmark University”. He expressed a desire for a collective commitment to fostering innovation and collaboration towards sustaining continuous improvement in the management of the university.
In a chat also with the Corporate and Public Affairs Unit, the Dean, College of Engineering, Professor Emmanuel Ajisegiri, appreciated the Board of Regents for his appointment. He said that a maximum output is expected from the current Management as he wished the team an incredibly successful outings and greater heights. The thrust of the interactions had with the team members and the University community has been that of tremendous appreciations, pledges, hopes, aspirations and prayers all geared towards achieving speedy actualization of the vision of Landmark University.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Ajanaku introducing officially the University’s management team for the 2023-2024 academic session to faculty and staff at the first FFF in the new session
The University’s management team for the 2023-2024 academic session
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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
