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LMU HOLDS 5TH INAUGURAL LECTURE
On the 26th April 2018, Professor Christian Osueke called for the adoption of automation as the major catalyst toward achieving agricultural growth and economy development. Osueke, a Professor of Mechanical Engineering in Landmark University, Omu-Aran, made the call while delivering the institution’s 5th Inaugural Lecture titled “Divine Secrets: The Booster of Innovative Design and Automation”. He said such adoption became necessary in order to reduce production cost and eliminate waste. According to him, the continuous application of muscular efforts in form of hand pressure leads to fatigue, loss of concentration and inaccurate production.
Osueke defined automation as entailing the use of machines and material handling equipment to carryout manufacturing processes with high level of speed, consistency and precision beyond the capacity of human. He maintained that the world is presently in the era of innovative design and automation, soft and hardware usage toward achieving an enhanced productivity, saying that Nigeria should not be an exception. “Technology determines the level of nations' security, technology eradicates food insecurity. We are in the era of adaptive control, the era of innovative design and automation, the era of soft and hardware usage in enhancing productivity,” he said.
The don said the country is presently in dire need of transformation and economic development, saying, “It is the local content technological revolution that can assist in achieving such desired transformation. The nation cannot continue to depend on imported technology and food and expect it to be classified as a developed nation. Rather, innovative design and automation is the answer to the technological revolution and self-sufficiency through the release of divine secrets,” he said.
Osueke who decried the nation’s poor and inadequate energy regime said such could be a hindrance toward achieving the desired technological breakthrough. He said that the imbalance between rates of energy supply and demand was responsible for the high cost of goods and services being presently experienced across the country. “Industries were forced to generate their own power in the course of production while residential homes are not left out in the energy demand. Almost all Nigerian homes now have standby generating sets, despite the abundant supply of natural resources like coal, hydro, natural gas, crude oil etc. He maintained that government’s efforts toward strengthening the private sector as engine of growth through improve efficiency and waste reduction could only be achieved by efficient electricity generation. He suggested building of more power stations so as to meet the projected power demand by 2030 which has been estimated to be 297,900 MW.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adeniyi Olayanju, in his remarks, reiterated the institution’s commitment to upholding functional capacity as a means of driving solution to societal challenges. He said the institution attached utmost priority to spiritual core values, saying such had earned the university access to the divine secrets that had continued to define its operations and accomplishments. “It is a great privilege to have a spiritual father, an exemplary leader and visionary of high repute as our Chancellor, Dr. David Oyedepo whose support for quality education cannot be overemphasized. This is evidenced in his immensurable investment in Landmark University, the conducive environment created for raising not only global leaders but also deserving professors from young academics.”
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Professor Christian Osueke delivering the 5th Inaugural Lecture of Landmark University
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The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adeniyi Olayanju delivering his welcome address
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The Registrar, Dr. Ezenwoke Azubuike welcoming guests to the event
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R-L: The Wife of the Inaugural Lecturer, Mrs. Ngozi Osueke, Children, Chioma and Okechukwu Osueke
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The Cross Section Dignitaries and Special Guests
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The Cross Section of Members of Security, Para-Military Agencies, Guests and Students of the University
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Centre: The 5th Inaugural Lecturer and wife, Professor & Mrs. Christian Okechukwu Osueke, with Members of Senate
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The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adeniyi Olayanju leading the cocktail table
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Dignitaries and Guests taking their turn at the cocktail
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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
