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LANDMARK UNIVERSITY TO PARTNER EXPERT ON AGRO-INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION IN KWARA AND BEYOND
LANDMARK UNIVERSITY TO PARTNER EXPERT ON AGRO-INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION IN KWARA AND BEYOND
In line with her mandate to lead an agrarian revolution on the African continent, Landmark University reiterated her commitment to the revolution, precedence of which the University had set within her immediate environment through the deployment of internal resources for the benefits of humanity. This was established during the presentation of the Director of Extension and Linkages, Federal Institute of Industrial Research, Oshodi, (FIIRO) Lagos, Dr. Dele Oyeku titled “Towards an Entrepreneurial University: Setting a Template for Agro-Industrial Revolution in Kwara and Beyond.” Dr Oyeku described an entrepreneurial university as one “that has adopted entrepreneurial orientation in its management, fostering internal and external linkage, and utilizing internal resources (both human and financial) for economic benefits of all the stakeholders including staff, students as well as immediate and remote communities.” He said this peculiar orientation is what distinguishes such university from the traditional universities that only operate within the ambit of teaching and research, noting the domino effects on our social structure, some of which include increase in youth unemployment rate, underdevelopment, public investment collapse, dearth of industries among others. According to him, “industries are virtually none existing today to absorb the technical manpower produced yearly by Universities and other tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Industries are closing down in Nigeria relocating to Ghana and other ECOWAS countries.”
He said any university desiring to become entrepreneurial would need to fulfil a 4-point criteria common to the renowned world-class universities around the globe such as the University of Nottingham, Queen’s University, Stanford University, University of Hertfordshire and Covenant University. These criteria include “Vision and strategy,” “Culture and mindset,” “Entrepreneurial impact,” and “Policy and practice.”
However, Dr. Oyeku advocated a paradigm shift in the objective of university education to address socio-economic challenges of unemployment, poverty and also promote sustainable economic development because leadership in determining the direction of innovative development in economic process has been passed to the University being the link between industry and government through its engagement in demand-driven research in consonance with national priority and interaction with the local industries to understand how their research and innovation can help solve immediate local problems and anticipatory challenges.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adeniyi Olayanju remarked that Landmark University was built on a departure philosophy and has been from inception running with a clear vision and passion for self-sustainability with tenacious focus on interdisciplinary and solution-driven research activities to transform the living standard of the black race. He said from the presentation of Dr. Oyeku, it was crystal clear that the University is on the right track, saying “In furtherance of our quest to raising total graduates devoid of any liability tendencies to the society, we run value addition programmes in Entrepreneurship, Agripreneurship, Total Man Concept and Towards a Total Graduates, which have graciously been our selling point as a faith-based and agriculture-oriented University. We feel honoured and humbled by the feedback received from outside context about the impact our graduates make in the world of work.”
He therefore commended FIIRO for its tremendous impact on research and development. “We recognize the mission of FIIRO with respect to conducting and promoting market-driven research and development (R&D) for the industrialization and socio-economic development of Nigeria. Worthy of acknowledgement is the fact that some entrepreneurs leverage FIIRO research platform to turn out products that are today being exported. Such a great stride is what we are thinking towards via partnership to flag technology incubation centers aimed at addressing key challenges in the society, chief of which is food,” he concluded.
Cross Section of the University Management listening to the presentation of Dr. Dele Oyeku
Dr. Dele Oyeku during his presentation
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adeniyi Olayanju presenting Dr. Dele Oyeku with University sourvenirs
Centre: The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adeniyi Olayanju leading other members of Management in a group photograph with Dr. Dele Oyeku
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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
