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VICE CHANCELLOR HOLDS 2ND COLLEGE STRATEGIC TOUR
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Charity Aremu, on Thursday 19th and Friday 20th January 2023, held the 2nd College Strategic Tour. The four (4) Colleges of the University namely: College of Agricultural Sciences, College of Engineering, College of Pure and Applied Sciences, and College of Business and Social Sciences, led by the Deans received the Vice-Chancellor in the company of the Dean, School of Postgraduate Studies (DSPS), Professor Babatunde Adebesin; the Director of Academic Planning (DAP), Dr Olusola Adebiyi; the Director, Centre for Learning Resources (DCLR), Dr Ayooluwa Aregbesola; and the Director, Landmark University Centre for Research, Innovations and Discoveries (DLUCRID), Dr Oluwasogo Dada.
The annual strategic visit to the Colleges was launched in the last academic session upon the assumption of duty of the Vice-Chancellor and aimed at promoting a healthier Landmark University academic culture and community through adequate enhancement of its tripodal mandate of teaching, research and community impact.
The Vice-Chancellor explained the significance of the visit to members of faculty and staff, noting that Nigeria's university education system is changing in response to the National Universities Commission's revolution of the curricula of Nigerian universities to meet global standards and international best practices towards preparing Nigerian graduates for relevance in the global economy. She said further that as the NUC transitioned from the Benchmark Minimum Academic Standards (BMAS) to the Core Curriculum Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS), Landmark University, as a top-ranking private institution in Nigeria, must be prepared to assimilate the new process.
Therefore, the interaction of the Vice-Chancellor with the Colleges focused on ways to improve teaching quality, route for patenting and grantsmanship, and develop more community impact programmes. She encouraged the leadership of the Colleges to exemplify the process while ensuring their followers’ compliance. Aside from the aforementioned, the Vice-Chancellor leveraged the platform to assure members of faculty and staff of the commitment of the Proprietor base and the management to their welfare in terms of improvement on their condition of service and rewards system.
The officials on the Vice-Chancellor’s entourage also spoke in furtherance of the discourse. While speaking, the DSPS called for support and a renewed commitment to the School of Postgraduate Studies. He also notified them of their role in the orientation of new graduate students. The DAP unveiled updates on examination processes. The DLUCRID encouraged members on their participation in the IEEE conference, involvement in SDG groups and webinar hostings. The DCLR reiterated compliance with the University’s formatting style in student projects.
While the Colleges leveraged the platform to project their vision, mission and strategic goals for the year, faculty and staff applauded the initiative of the management led by the Vice-Chancellor, seeing it as a step in the right direction towards bridging the gap between them and the management in relation to identifying and remedying their challenges thereby fostering a robust academic community at Landmark University.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Charity Aremu speaking to the faculty and staff during the 2nd College Strategic Tour
The Dean, College of Pure and Applied Sciences, Professor Ayodele Adebiyi welcoming the Vice-Chancellor and her entourage during the 2nd College Strategic Tour
Members of faculty and staff of the College of Pure and Applied Sciences listening to the Vice-Chancellor Professor Aremu during her 2nd College Strategic Tour
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Aremu flanked by members of faculty and staff of the College of Pure and Applied Sciences at her 2nd College Strategic Tour
The Dean, College of Engineering, Professor John Ojediran welcoming the Vice-Chancellor and her entourage during the 2nd College Strategic Tour
Members of faculty and staff of the College of Engineering listening to the Vice-Chancellor Professor Aremu during her 2nd College Strategic Tour
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Aremu flanked by members of faculty and staff of the College of Engineering at her 2nd College Strategic Tour
The Dean, College of Agricultural Sciences, Dr Olayinka Alabi welcoming the Vice-Chancellor and her entourage during the 2nd College Strategic Tour
Members of faculty and staff of the College of Agricultural Sciences listening to the Vice-Chancellor Professor Aremu during her 2nd College Strategic Tour
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Aremu flanked by members of faculty and staff of the College of Agricultural Sciences at her 2nd College Strategic Tour
The Dean, College of Business and Social Sciences, Dr Ben-Caleb Egbide welcoming the Vice-Chancellor and her entourage during the 2nd College Strategic Tour
Members of faculty and staff of the College of Business and Social Sciences listening to the Vice-Chancellor Professor Aremu during her 2nd College Strategic Tour
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Aremu flanked by members of faculty and staff of the College of Business and Social Sciences at her 2nd College Strategic Tour
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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
