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COVENANT ONBOARDS LANDMARK TO HOST FEDGEN TESTBED REGION 3 OF THE WORLD BANK FUNDED ACE IMPACT PROJECT
In a significant advancement for African higher education and research, Landmark University management, led by Vice-Chancellor Professor Kolawole Ajanaku, received the leadership of the Covenant Applied Informatics and Communication Africa Centre of Excellence (CApIC-ACE) from Covenant University on Thursday 30th May 2024. The meeting focused on enhancing their collaboration under the World Bank-funded 2019-2024 ACE-Impact project, marking a pivotal step towards innovative research and capacity building.
Speaking on the collaboration, Professor Emeka Iweala, leader of CApIC-ACE, highlighted the alignment with ACE Impact achievement indicators. These indicators emphasized the importance of robust partnerships with leading educational institutions for joint supervision, research, publications, and conferences and hosting the FEDGEN testbed. He explained that the Region 3 testbed at Landmark University will be interconnected with the FEDGEN Master Region at Covenant University, creating a comprehensive distributed and federated private cloud infrastructure across Africa. This infrastructure is set to support precision medicine and artificial intelligence research.
"The CApIC-ACE project aims to build capacity, particularly for postgraduate studies, and to strengthen the capabilities of faculty and staff, fostering an environment for unlimited impact," said Professor Iweala. He also noted the project's goal to develop new molecular biomarkers to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer, prostate cancer, and malaria.
Professor Adetiba, the Principal Investigator of FEDGEN, elaborated on the project's vision to develop groundbreaking research in federated cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and general omics for precision medicine in Africa. "The federated cloud offers a cost-effective alternative to traditional high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructures by combining smaller standalone facilities into larger, interconnected ones, enabling the storage and processing of big data," he explained. He further mentioned that partner universities from Nigeria, Senegal, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and South Africa are collaborating to build this interconnected FEDGEN testbed, which will eventually form a pan-African federated cloud/HPC testbed.
Expressing his enthusiasm, Landmark University's Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ajanaku, lauded the collaboration as a testament to the university's commitment to excellence and global impact. He thanked Covenant University's management, CApIC-ACE's leadership, and the entire team for selecting Landmark University for this progressive collaboration. He assured that the university is ready to elevate the collaboration to new heights, potentially attracting future partnerships.
The meeting saw the presence of key management members from Landmark University, including Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor John Ojediran, Registrar Engr Adebayo Ajala, Dean of the College of Pure and Applied Sciences Professor Ayodele Adebiyi, Director of Systems and Information Mr. Femi Folarin, Mr. Sola Oyawoye representing the Director of Finance, Mr. Gbolahan representing the Chief Internal Auditor, and Head of Corporate and Public Affairs Mr. Olugbenga Olajide. They all expressed positive remarks about the collaboration and assured the creation of an enabling environment for its success.
Furthering the collaboration, the CApIC-ACE technical team, led by Engr Olubunmi Sweet-Williams, was on-site at Landmark University to deliver and install the FEDGEN Testbed for Region 3, marking a critical step in this landmark partnership.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ajanaku during the meeting with CApIC-ACE on collaboration
The Registrar, Engr Adebayo Ajala during the meeting with CApIC-ACE on collaboration
The Leader of CApIC-ACE, Professor Iweala speaking on the collaboration
The CApIC-ACE FEDGEN PI, Professor Adetiba speaking on the Project
The meeting between Landmark University and the CApIC-ACE on collaboration
The CApIC-ACE technical team led by Engr Olubunmi Sweet-William (middle) on-site at Landmark University during the meeting
The Landmark University management and the CApIC-ACE technical team in a group photograph after the meeting
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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
