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LANDMARK UNIVERSITY HOLDS BUSH BURNING CAMPAIGN IN HONOUR OF PASTOR FAITH OYEDEPO
February 1st 2018 would remain a remarkable day in the anal of the University history as it holds Anti-Bush Burning Campaign in honour of Pastor (Mrs.) Faith Oyedepo, the wife of the Chancellor, Dr. David Oyedepo; the Vice-President Education, Living Faith Church Worldwide and member of the University’s Board of Regents as she marks her 60th Birthday.
During the kickoff of the programme, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adeniyi Olayanju expressed the University’s concern on bush burning which has ravaged many farms and homes, and destroyed many lives and properties. He asserted that the negative impacts of bush burning in our country need not to be over emphasized. Apart from environmental pollution and health hazards, bush burning obviously caused immense catastrophe in many quarters. These include, public nuisance, the suffocating experience felt by the people due to the huge smoke soaring in the air, and the depletion of the ozone layer of the environment.
Professor Olayanju described this menace as double tragedy in the sense that while the heat is unbearable, fire from bush burning heats up soil nutrients including fertilizer elements, and smoldering all the proponents of the plants as well as the grasses that are useful in conserving the forest, wildlife and small animals also are being destroyed in large proportion. “More so, smoke from indiscriminate bush burning has a range of health effects from eye and respiratory tract irritation to serious disorders such as breathing problems, increased severity of asthma, lungs, disease, etc. also high level of carbon monoxide are poisonous to humans.” He concluded by congratulating the Dean, College of Agricultural Sciences, Professor Charity Aremu for leading the initiative.
The Anti-Bush Burning Campaign which was spearheaded by the College of Agricultural Sciences was led by the Dean, Professor Charity Aremu. Faculty of the College and some members of the University Community went to Omu-Aran community and its environs. The team stopped over at the Government Secondary School; Government Christian College and Omu-Aran High School to educate students on the dangers of bush burning to the environment and the society at large.
At the Government Secondary School Omu-Aran, Professor Charity Aremu warned students against bush burning which she described as detrimental to economic growth and development. She further stated that Landmark University is advocating change in attitude towards bush burning and it must begin with the leaders of tomorrow. “We are here this afternoon to tell you to stop bush burning, as it will affect our agricultural produce and one of the ways to prevent this is to take care of your environment.”
The Principal who was represented by the Vice-Principal Administration, Mr. Michael Afolayan thanked the University for the Campaign and warned that bush burning has to stop because of its negative effect on the ecosystem. He, therefore, enjoined the students to hold the information dearly. During the visit, students had the opportunity to ask questions on how they could be part of the campaign.
As part of the campaign team, the Omu-Aran Fire Service led by its Area Commander, Mr. Michael Olaniyan urged members of the community and students to call the phone number on the campaign flier for help in case of any fire outbreak, and added that their services nationwide is free. The campaign train also made a stopover at Eleyin and Ipetu villages for intensive sensitization in the three major Nigerian languages, as the responses from members of the community on the campaign were filled with elation describing the campaign as timely.
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The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adeniyi Olayanju addressing the campaign team
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The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adeniyi Olayanju handing over the campaign fliers to the Dean, College of Agricultural Sciences, Professor Charity Arem
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The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adeniyi Olayanju in a group photograph with the Omu-Aran Fire Service led by its Area Commander, Mr. Michael Olaniyan
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Members of Management in a group photograph with the campaign team
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Members of Management in a group photograph with the campaign team
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The Dean, College of Agricultural Sciences, Professor Charity Aremu leading the campaign team in Omu-Aran town
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Members of the campaign team educating commuters and traders in Omu-Aran market on the dangers of bush burning
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The Vice-Principal Administration, Mr. Michael Afolayan, Dean, College of Agricultural Sciences, Professor Charity Aremu and other members of the camp
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Students of Government Secondary School, Omu-Aran raising their fliers in support of the Anti-Bush Burning Campaign.
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Student of Government Christian College joins the Dean, College of Agricultural Sciences, Professor Charity Aremu to raise their fliers in support of
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The Dean, College of Agricultural Sciences, Professor Charity Aremu addressing students of Omu-Aran High School.
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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
