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FOOD SECURITY IS NOT AN IDEOLOGY BUT A NECESSITY
The Chancellor, Landmark University, Dr. David Oyedepo, has asserted that worsening food crisis remained the greatest threat to the survival of Africa as a continent. He said the menace, if not checked could wipe off a whole generation.
He revealed this in his speech at the 6th Convocation ceremony of the University, tagged the Release of Pathfinders, Royal Set of 2019 on Friday, 12th July, 2019.
Dr. Oyedepo said that Africans must learn to engage in intensive agricultural endeavours if they must survive in the face of impending global food crisis. He said that there was no basis for food insufficiency on the continent and Nigeria in particular, with the abundant arable land and resources readily available. According to him, food security is a major global concern as over billion people are suffering from starvation, hunger and malnutrition. “There is no substitute for food as far as human substance is concerned, there is no software for addressing food challenges.
“No matter the state of the economy of any nation, the last thing to remove from the budget is food. Indeed, food security is not an ideology but a necessity. There is nothing that challenges human dignity like lack of food, with the massive arable land to us as a nation, hunger is obviously an insult in our intelligence,” he said.
The chancellor noted that the need for the institution to address these anomalies informed the introduction and prioritising of agripreneurship, entrepreneurial studies as well as Towards Total Graduate (TTG) concepts of the University. He stated that the institution is very much committed to a new approach to leading an agrarian revolution by making everyone who knows how to eat to also know how to farm.
Dr. Oyedepo expressed the urgent need to repackage the continent’s education system in line with best global standard that seeks solutions to challenges.
He said that a good and formidable formal education system must be “a departure from knowledge to empowerment. It must be a departure from figure to future-building, a departure from points to facts, a departure from mathematics to life-matics and a departure from legalism to realism.’’
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Adeniyi Olayanju, attributed the institution’s landmark achievements to massive spiritual support and continuous investment in ultra-modern facility development. “We are unrelenting in advancing the frontiers of research activities that would, among others boost agricultural value chain. “This, we hope will engender the much needed food sufficiency in our continent,” he said.
Ms Cecilia Akintomide, the convocation Keynote Speaker and former Secretary-General of African Development Bank (AfDB) in her lecture titled, “You Only Get One Shot” urged the Graduands to be very focused and research oriented’.
“You have to stay focused, research-oriented and informed, you have to be bold, you have to be audacious and you must be ready to take well-calculated risks. Have covenant with God in getting a different relationship, “He will guide you and propel the rest of your life,” she said.
The Representative of the Executive Governor of Kwara State, Alhaji Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq; Dr Musa Dasuki, the Permanent Secretary in the State Ministry of Education and Science, commended the foresight of the proprietor base and the passion of the University’s Management in driving the agrarian mandate of the Institution.
Oba Abdulraheem Adeoti, the Olomu of Omu-Aran, thanked the Chancellor, Dr Oyedepo, and the university’s management for putting the name of the community and Igbomina region in the global limelight.
In the award of degrees for the 6th Convocation, the University produced 51 First class graduates out of 432 graduating students, 182 female and 250 male. Interestingly, 4 female graduands out of 26 who dominated the first-class list emerged overall best from the four colleges of the University.
The Igbomina Royal Fathers, other dignitaries and guests together with the Chancellor proceeded to a luncheon where encomiums and goodwill messages were delivered in torrents, appreciating the hand of God at work in the University.
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The Chancellor, Dr. David Oyedepo delivering his Address at the 6th Convocation ceremony
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The Vice Chancellor, Professor Adeniyi Olayanju delivering his speech at the 6th Convocation ceremony
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Ms Cecilia Akintomide delivering the 6th Convocation Keynote Address
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The Representative of the Executive Governor of Kwara State, Alhaji Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq giving his remarks at the 6th Convocation ceremony
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The Olomu of Omu-Aran, HRM, Oba Abduraheem Adeoti delivering his goodwill message at the 6th Convocation ceremony
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The immediate past Chairman, Landmark University Student Council, Mr Daniel Agbojo delivering the valedictory speech at the 6th Convocation ceremony
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Members of the Landmark University Board of Regents at the 6th Convocation ceremony
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A cross section of the Royal Set of 2019 Pathfinders at the 6th Convocation Ceremony
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First-class graduands filing to have a handshake with the Chancellor, Dr David Oyedepo at the 6th Convocation
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A first-class graduand in a handshake with the Chancellor, Dr David Oyedepo at the 6th Convocation
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The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olayanju presenting the Universitys gift to the 6th Convocation Keynote Speaker, Ms. Cecilia Akintomide after her addr
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L-R: The Landmark University Chaplain, Pastor Tope Johnson; the 6th Convocation Lecturer, Professor Michael Faborode; and the NUC representative, Prof
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A cross section of the Landmark University Senate at the 6th Convocation ceremony
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A cross section of Vice-Chancellors delivering their goodwill messages at the 6th Convocation
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A cross section of Vice-Chancellors delivering their goodwill messages at the 6th Convocation
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Igbomina Royal Fathers led by the Olomu of Omu-Aran, HRM, Oba Abduraheem Adeoti at the 6th Convocation ceremony
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The Chancellor, Dr. David Oyedepo in a group photograph with the Igbomina Royal Fathers at the 6th Convocation ceremony
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A group photograph of the Chancellor, Dr. David Oyedepo, the representative of the Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, members of the
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A cross section of members of the Landmark University Alumni at the 6th Convocation ceremony
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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
