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LMU MANAGEMENT RECEIVES PROFESSOR EVELYN UNUIGBE
On 14th February 2018, the Management of Landmark University led by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adeniyi Olayanju received Professor Evelyn I. Unuigbe of Faculty of Medicine, University of Benin who was on a day capacity building programme titled - Best Practice in Health Service Delivery for Medical Practitioners at the Landmark University Medical Centre.
During the courtesy call on the Management, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adeniyi Olayanju expressed his excitement while welcoming Professor Unuigbe, a former National President, Nigerian Association of Nephrologists/Consultant Physician. He congratulated the Health Service Board and the Medical Centre for the success of attracting Professor Unuigbe to campus, noting her distinguished professorial pedigree and exemplary disposition to the service of humanity, as evidently demonstrated during her tenure as the National President, Nigerian Association of Nephrologists/Consultant Physician.
Professor Olayanju further stated that in a frantic effort towards attaining quality service delivery, ensuring client satisfaction and strengthening revenue base of the University’s Medical Centre, the leadership of the Centre regularly organize performance enhancing workshops on whose platform Professor Unuigbe would be engaging the participants/ workforce of the Centre, on the topic, ‘Best Practice in Health Service Delivery’. “needless to say that your choice as the guest speaker and the topic of discourse are very apt in time like this and significant to us as a University committed to Raising the Bar of Excellence in all her operations. We are sure that lots will be gleaned by the Centre from your wealth of experience and inspiring interaction with the University community, as worthy partners in progress, impacting the world. I would like to assure you of maximum support of Management required for the success of the presentation in as much as it complements our collective resolve to make Landmark University campus continuously amazing to the admiration of both internal and external contexts.”
In her response, Professor Unuigbe stated that she was excited to be part of the University, as the scenery the Campus provides is beautiful and. also appreciated the good road network which she described as unique. She however prayed the expectation of Management for inviting her would not be cut short.
The Chairperson, Landmark University Health Board, Professor Charity Aremu, noted that the University counts it a great privilege to have Professor Unuigbo, acknowledging her expertise and experience which would help the University Health Centre drive excellence in her operations. “Here we have group of staff that are teachable, so feel free to interact with them and I know that our staff at the Health Centre will be better for it.”
In his special appreciation to the Management for supporting the Medical Centre to organize the workshop, the Acting Director, Landmark University Medical Centre, Dr. Joseph Olisa noted that the training is one of the strategies put in place to fully align the Centre with Management expectations. Dr. Olisa further stated that, it is also, to build the capacity of the staff at the Centre in other to continuously remind them of professional etiquettes that would sharpen their skills in other to drive efficiency in service delivery to our patients. “We are currently working on improving our services, so as to tailor it in line with customers’ expectations and satisfaction that is why we are having this training.”
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The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adeniyi Olayanju giving his remarks
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Professor Evelyn I. Unuigbe giving her remarks
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Members of Management, Medical Center, Health Board and Professor Unuigbe in a during the courtesy call on the Vice-Chancellor
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The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adeniyi Olayanju giving University souvenirs to Professor Evelyn Unuigbe
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Members of Management, Medical Center and Health Board in a Group Photograph with Professor Unuigbe
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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
