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LANDMARK MEDICAL CENTRE ORGANIZES TECHNICAL SESSION FOR PERSONNEL ON COVID19
As part of her efforts to ensure safe medical practice among health personnel, as well as safeguarding the academic community and its environs, Landmark University Medical Centre organized a one-day hands-on training for its staff tagged, “COVID-19 Technical Session on Infection Prevention and Control Measures: The Landmark University Medical Centre Context”.
The technical session which had six (6) facilitators from Kwara, Ogun, Edo and the Federal Capital Territory addressed health issues relating to COVID-19 pandemic. The need for health workers to learn, re-learn and unlearn in the medical field cannot be overemphasized, thus making such technical session a must for the University’s health workers in their intervention responsibility.
In his welcome address, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adeniyi Olayanju represented by the Dean, School of Postgraduate Studies, Professor Charity Aremu, stated the Management’s commitment towards making resources available for a coordinated response against the COVID-19 pandemic. Professor Olayanju revealed that the acquisition of quality Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Landmark health personnel is one of the University’s prompt interventions against COVID-19.
The Vice-Chancellor added that Landmark University Management is doing everything possible to prevent any infectious disease in the community and creating an enabling environment to drive innovations towards alleviating challenges of current realities in teaching and research.
Furthermore, he appreciated the facilitators of the technical session describing their contributions as apt to equipping the health workers of Landmark in their efforts towards addressing the pandemic. He added that it was in compliance with the Capacity Building and Responsibility Core Values of Landmark context. Professor Olayanju, however, urged all participants to translate the knowledge they would be gaining to add value to the entire Landmark community.
Leading the participants on the hands-on training, Dr Oyewo, a member Kwara State COVID-19 Technical Committee who is also a staff of the State Ministry of Health demonstrated the right approach to donning and doffing the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as he also showed the eleven (11) steps of hand hygiene and appropriate methods of PPE disposal. In another session, Dr Awoyale, the Deputy State Epidemiologist of Kwara focused on COVID-19 surveillance and next steps intervention. Dr Awoyale described the essentials of proper surveillance to include an integrated system of all levels of disease reporting, case definitions (suspected case, probable case and confirmed case), detection, notification and channels of reporting.
Also speaking, the Chairman, Edo State Economic Management Team and Team Lead, Edo State COVID-19 Think Tank Committee, Mr Daniel Ikuenobe intimated the participants on the Covid-19 response efforts in Edo State and categorically gave an advisory that a specific state epidemiological design is necessary for independent state interventions going forward. He stressed the need for adequate enlightenment and proper coordination of response as key drivers for effective COVID-19 containment. Mr Ikuenobe added that quality of thinking is needed for good economic and public health decisions and the welfare of frontline health workers should be given attention, as it could serve as a stimulus for effective engagement.
Other speakers included Dr Fakayode Oluwatosin Director, Public Health, Kwara State Ministry of Health; Dr. Adebanjo Ademola, Director, Health services, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State; Dr Chizoba Wonodi, Country Director, International Vaccine Access Centre, Abuja and Faculty, John Hopkins School of Public Health, U.S.A; and Professor. Kola Oyedepo, Chairman, Irepodun L.G.A COVID-19 Response Committee. They identified appropriate use of personal protective equipment, motivation to change behaviour, reminders on hand hygiene and social distancing, and fake news on COVID-19 as issues militating against the current efforts on COVID-19 containment. However, scaling up testing for case detection is one of the ways to contain community transmission of COVID-19.
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The Dean School of Post Graduate Studies, Professor Charity Aremu, representing the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adeniyi Olayanju while declaring the ev
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Director, Health Services, Landmark University, Dr. Joseph Olisa welcoming guests and participants to the technical session
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A cross-section of Landmark University medical personnel at the training
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Dr. Fakayode Oluwatosin, Director, Public Health, Kwara State Ministry of Health
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Prof. Kola Oyedepo, Chairman, Irepodun L.G.A COVID-19 Technical Committee
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Dr Oyewo, Member, Kwara State COVID-19 Technical Committee during the practical session
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Dr Awoyale, Deputy State Epidemiologist, Kwara State, Ministry of Health delivering his lecture
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Dr Oyewo and Dr Awoyale during the practical session
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Dr Oyewo and Dr Awoyale during the practical session
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Director, Health services, Covenant University, Ota, DR. ADEBANJO ADEMOLA delivering his session virtually.
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Mr. Daniel Ikuenobe, Chairman Edo State Economic Management Team and Member Edo State COVID-19 Think Tank group
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Dr Chizoba Wonodi, Country Director, International Vaccine Access Centre, Abuja and Faculty, John Hopkins School of Public Health, U.S.A
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A group photograph of the University Management, facilitators and the special guests.
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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
