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AICPA AND CIMA SEEKS PARTNERSHIP WITH LANDMARK UNIVERSITY TO ENHANCE GRADUATE EMPLOYABILITY
On Monday, 21st October 2024, Landmark University, under the leadership of Vice-Chancellor Professor Kolawole Ajanaku, hosted Mr. Oluseye Denton, Business Development Manager of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA) and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), to discuss a strategic partnership aimed at advancing the employability of the University’s accounting graduates. This collaboration seeks to provide Landmark University’s students with valuable resources, practical experience, and professional certification opportunities that will prepare them more comprehensively for the workforce.
In his presentation to the university’s management, Mr. Denton emphasized that AICPA & CIMA, as globally recognized professional bodies, uphold standards of public accounting, ethics, and accountability while offering extensive career opportunities in accounting, finance, public auditing, and compliance. The proposed partnership, he noted, would provide Landmark University’s accounting students with access to a wealth of resources from both professional bodies to aid in their certification journey, with benefits extending to postgraduate students and university staff.
Mr. Denton also highlighted that aligning Landmark University’s curriculum with CIMA standards could result in more exemptions for students pursuing certification. Additionally, he mentioned plans for CIMA-approved partners to deliver specialized training and development sessions for lecturers, focusing on emerging trends in the accounting profession.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Ajanaku underscored the university's commitment to capacity building, one of its seven core values. He highlighted Landmark University’s recent achievement of ranking as Nigeria’s second-best university in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings as a validation to this commitment. He noted the enthusiasm of the students for opportunities that enhance their skills and prepare them for successful careers.
Registrar Engr. Adebayo Ajala echoed the value of early professional certification for students, noting how it could set them apart in their future careers.
The Dean of the College of Business and Social Sciences, Professor Joseph Taiwo, commended AICPA & CIMA for their role in fostering academic and professional excellence in accounting and finance, calling for collaboration to help realize the partnership’s objectives.
Adding to this, the Head of the Department of Accounting Dr. Olufemi Oladipo, and the Coordinator of the Landmark University Professional Accounting Centre (LPAC), Professor Ben-Caleb Egbide expressed their support for the partnership, recognizing its potential to elevate the university's accounting programme and its broader impact on Landmark University’s reputation.
Following the meeting, AICPA & CIMA hosted the preliminary round of the CGMA Business Leader Challenge at Landmark University’s International Conference Centre. Five teams of students from Accounting, Business Administration and Economics competed, with VISIONARY-TITANS emerging as the winners with an impressive score of 83%, qualifying them for the regional competition. Other teams included STRATEGY-VANGUARDS with 78.1%, SYNERGY-CATALYSTS with 73.9%, BIZ-INNOVATORS with 63.8%, and DE-TRAILBLAZERS with 61.9%.
This promising partnership between Landmark University and AICPA & CIMA is expected to bring significant value to Landmark’s students and faculty, offering enriched training and a pathway to professional success in the global accounting and finance sectors.
The Landmark University management team with the AICPA & CIMA officials in a group photograph
Team VISIONARY-TITANS who won the preliminary round of the CGMA Business Leader Challenge
The Vice-Chancellor of Landmark University, Professor Kolawole Ajanaku during the meeting
The Business Development Manager of the AICPA & CIMA, Mr. Oluseye Denton introducing the association to the students during the competition
The Coordinator of the Landmark University Professional Accounting Centre (LPAC), Professor Ben-Caleb Egbide speaking at the preliminary round of the CGMA Business Leader Challenge
Team VISIONARY-TITANS in a group photograph with the ACIPA & CIMA official, the sponsors of the challenge and the LPAC coordinator
Team TRAIL BLAZER
Team SYNERGY CATALYSTS
Team BIZ INNOVATORS
Team STRATEGY VANGUARD
A cross-section of student audience at the event
The ACIPA & CIMA official, the LPAC coordinator and all the teams in a group photograph
A group photograph after the preliminary round of the CGMA Business Leader Challenge
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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
