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LMU RECIEVES GM KWARA TV TOWARDS EXPLORING MEDIA ROLE IN AGRICULTURAL REVOLUTION
“You don’t light a candle and put it under the table because the purpose of that light is to give vision. It will be unfair if what you do here is just kept within your premises. I believe there are a lot of benefits for kwara state in this place.”
These were the words of the General Manager (GM), Kwara State Television, Alhaji Abdulfatai Adebowale, during his courtesy visit to the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adeniyi Olayanju in the University on Thursday, 20th September, 2018. Speaking to the Vice-Chancellor and other principal management members present, the GM reiterated the overarching role of the media in the propagation of the agrarian activities, innovations and breakthroughs of the University. He said the University is well endowed for it not to be given proper and adequate coverage for the benefit of the people of Kwara in particular and the nation in general. He mentioned that the station has gone digital, with its coverage getting wider and better.
While expressing his passion towards the University’s agrarian vision which he said is paramount to the wellbeing of the nation, he reassured the Vice-Chancellor of the station’s commitment to the existing relationship between his station and the University. He advised that the University should take advantage of it to advance agricultural education, innovations and information emanating from the University thereby actualizing her vision. “There is this passion for Landmark University I have because I see agriculture as man’s purpose in life and first assignment … I believe that as a country, until we fall back to that beginning, we cannot really stand up and raise our head high in the comity of nations. Nigeria can never attain proper advancement or the title of advanced country until we go back to our main power stay, agriculture. I have taken a tour of your farms and facilities here, and I believe the revolution going on here can turn around the entire nation,” he concluded.
In his response, the Vice-Chancellor appreciated the GM for his interest in the vision of the University and the wellbeing of the nation. Corroborating his views, the Vice-Chancellor recognized the intermediate role of the media in actualizing the vision of the University by disseminating the information and projecting the groundbreaking achievements to a larger audience within the global purview of the challenge of food insecurity. He said that the MD’s visit was apt, noting that the University at this time cannot afford to remain unpopular in the global agricultural education space with the avant-garde discoveries and people-cum-societal-oriented research breakthroughs the University has made over the years. He noted that the University remains committed to its vision and the University Management will joyfully explore the relationship with the Kwara Television to advance agriculture in Nigeria.
The Vice-Chancellor, therefore, led the GM and his entourage (Head, Special Events and Entertainment, Hajia Fatimah Salman; Head, Current Affairs, Babatunde Jimba; Presenter, Pastor Samson Abodunrin; and Cameraman, Abdulwahab Olatunji) to the University’s facilities used in driving her agrarian revolution.
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The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adeniyi Olayanju while addressing the Kwara TV General Manager and his team
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The Kwara TV General Manager, Alhaji Abdulfatai Adebowale while addressing the Landmark University Management on exploring the media relation
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Landmark and Kwara TV teams in a group photograph after the meeting
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Arriving the Teaching and Research Farm
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At the Hydroponics section of the Teaching and Research Farm
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At the Hydroponics section of the Teaching and Research Farm
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At the hydroponics section of the Teaching and Research Farm
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At the NMET weather station on the Teaching and Research Farm
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Examining the tomatoes from Landmark University screen house
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Displaying Landmark University packaged FADAMA rice
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At the automated layer pen at the Commercial Farm
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At the automated layer pen at the Commercial Farm
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At the cassava processing factory (Fermenting section) at the Commercial Farm
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At the cassava processing factory (Cassava flour processing plant) at the Commercial Farm
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LANDMARK UNIVERSITY CROWNED PRIVATE UNIVERSITY OF THE YEAR VICE CHANCELLOR NAMED VICE CHANCELLOR OF THE YEAR AT THE NIGERIA ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARDS
Landmark University has reaffirmed its position as a leader in Nigeria’s education sector by emerging as the Private University of the Year 2024 – Academic Development at the prestigious Nigeria Academic Excellence Awards (NAEA) on 8th December 2024 red carpet event in Lagos, Nigeria. Adding to this remarkable achievement, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Ajanaku, was honoured as the Vice-Chancellor of the Year 2024 (Academic Development, Private University), underscoring his exemplary leadership in academia.
The NAEA, an annual event, is designed to celebrate and reward exceptional achievements within Nigeria’s education sector. It serves as a platform to recognize individuals and institutions that have demonstrated outstanding academic prowess, innovative leadership, and transformative impact on the nation’s educational landscape.
The organizers highlighted the core objectives of the awards: fostering a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging healthy competition, and elevating education standards across the country. The event showcased the remarkable accomplishments of students, educators, and institutions whose dedication is shaping the future of Nigeria’s education system.
Reflecting on the double recognition, Vice-Chancellor Professor Kolawole Ajanaku expressed his gratitude to the Landmark University proprietor under the Chairmanship of the Chancellor, Dr. David Oyedepo and the Pro-Chancellor, Pst (Mrs) Faith Oyedepo for the platform of Landmark University and their unwavering support. “This recognition is a celebration of our shared commitment to redefining education and creating transformative leaders for global impact,” he remarked. Professor Ajanaku also emphasized that these accolades underscore the university’s relentless pursuit of academic and operational excellence, as well as its focus on innovative practices and impactful research.
Landmark University’s stellar performance on the global and regional stage further cements its reputation for excellence. In the 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, the institution was ranked 2nd best university in Nigeria, and 3rd in West Africa. Its research efforts earned global recognition when it secured 2nd place in the 2025 THE Interdisciplinary Science Research Rankings. Additionally, Landmark University ranked 1st in Ethical Leadership across Sub-Saharan Africa in the 2024 THE Sub-Saharan Africa University Rankings.
A key driver of Landmark University’s success lies in its alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The university’s focus on zero hunger, quality education, and industry innovation earned it a 2nd-place ranking in Nigeria in the Times Higher Education SDG Impact Rankings.
The university’s accomplishments are not limited to rankings; its graduates consistently excel in their professional endeavours. Employers have lauded their resilience, results-driven mindset, and leadership qualities, with many describing them as professionals who combine technical expertise with high standards of professionalism.
Landmark University’s recognition as the Private University of the Year 2024 and Professor Ajanaku’s award as the Vice-Chancellor of the Year 2024 reaffirm the institution’s trailblazing role in higher education. These accolades highlight the university’s transformative vision and enduring commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and leadership development.
To God be all the glory.
