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LANDMARK UNIVERSITY WINS BIG IN USA AT THE 2018 HULT PRIZE COMPETITION
“Solving the world’s most pressing challenges is not just the right thing to do, it is also good business.” Ahmad Ashkar, CEO of Hult Prize.
The assertion above by Ahmad Ashkar corroborates the visionary mandate of the Landmark University to restore the dignity of man. The University has continued to raise the bar of excellence along these lines and her global visibility has continued to blaze the trail. On 9th, 10th, 16th and 17th March, 2018 the University participated in the Hult competition at International Business School, San Francisco, USA and Covenant University, Ogun State respectively.
At the competition in San Francisco, Landmark University Dunamis Team emerged 3rd position in their category alongside Brown University and some other Ivy League Universities in the United States. It is on record that over 45 teams from countries globally contested at Hult International Business School and 38 teams contested at Covenant University for a slot of the final that would take place later in the year. Landmark University Dunamis Team is expected at the next stage of the competition that would take place later in the year, where they would be camped for a minimum of six weeks with all expenses paid and investors available to guide the teams to ensure the successful completion of selected projects.
Team Dunamis which comprises Obasogie Okpamen Amen, Usifoh Benedict Endurance, Hermns-Efenudu Joshua (500 level students) and Obasogie Osasumwen Osasu (300 level student) are all of Mechanical Engineering Department, their project is to develop a device for tapping heat energy and storing it as electrical energy for rural dwellers. The team was able to secure an appointment with Jim Chappel (Software Executive, Advisor and Board Member Double Eagle Management Group); Daniel Goldman (Co-Founder at EDGEof Inc.) has also shown interest in their product, Taylor Scobbie (CEO at IMACT Coffee and Winner of Hult Prize 2016 sees the team as his favourite and promised to promote it. Julie Castro Abrams (Board Member, Investor and Consultant at LENDonate) and Lan Vuong Haarmann (director, Geo PMO at Google) are in contact with the team concerning their product, while Alex Salkever (Best-Selling Author, Speaker Technology Leader (CMO/VP of Product Marketing), Former BusinessWeek Editor, Suffer) also promised to recommend the team for online challenge (Wild Card).
According to an online publication of the organization, Ahmad Ashkar started Hult Prize as a compelling idea in 2009 to leverage the crowd to generate startup ideas from young people to sustainably solve the world’s most critical social challenges. Today, the Hult Prize is the world’s biggest engine for the launch of for-good, for-profit startups emerging from universities with over 2500 staff and volunteers around the world. In nearly a decade, the movement has deployed more than $50M of capital into the sector and mobilized more than one million young people to re-think the future of business as it continues to breed disruptive innovation on college and university campuses across over 100 countries. The Hult Prize Foundation being called the “Nobel Prize for Students” has been featured in a TIME Magazine Cover Story highlighting the “Top 5 Ideas Changing the World.”
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From left: Obasogie Okpamen Amen, Obasogie Osasumwen Osasu and Hermans-Efenudu Joshua at Hult Prize International Business School, San Francisco, USA.
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LMU Hult Prize Team Dunamis at San Francisco Regionals.
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LMU Hult Prize team DUNAMIS flagged at the center by Alex Salkever; Best Selling Author, Speaker and Technology leader and one of the judges at Hult P
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LMU Hult Prize Team Dunamis in a chat with Taylor Scobbie; winner of 2015 Hult Prize award.
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Landmark University Hult Prize delegation flagged by Emmanuel (center), a graduate of Landmark University currently studying at Hult Prize Internation
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Landmark University Hult Prize delegation with Taylor Scobbie (CEO Impct Coffeeand winner of 2015 Hult Prize)
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Landmark University Team Dunamis pitching at Hult International Business School, San Francisco, USA during one of Hult Prize 2018 Regional Finals
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Landmark University Hult Prize Team Aero in a discussion with one of the Judges at Covenant University Regionals.
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From Left to right: Adeloye Feranmi Israel, Aigbogun Happiness Eric, Adewale Timilehin Emmanuel and Onawola Paul Ire-Oluwa at Covenant University Hult
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From Left to right: Adeloye Feranmi Israel, Adewale Timilehin Emmanuel, Aigbogun Happiness Eric and Onawola Paul Ire-Oluwa at Covenant University Hult
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LANDMARK UNIVERSITY CROWNED PRIVATE UNIVERSITY OF THE YEAR VICE CHANCELLOR NAMED VICE CHANCELLOR OF THE YEAR AT THE NIGERIA ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARDS
Landmark University has reaffirmed its position as a leader in Nigeria’s education sector by emerging as the Private University of the Year 2024 – Academic Development at the prestigious Nigeria Academic Excellence Awards (NAEA) on 8th December 2024 red carpet event in Lagos, Nigeria. Adding to this remarkable achievement, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Ajanaku, was honoured as the Vice-Chancellor of the Year 2024 (Academic Development, Private University), underscoring his exemplary leadership in academia.
The NAEA, an annual event, is designed to celebrate and reward exceptional achievements within Nigeria’s education sector. It serves as a platform to recognize individuals and institutions that have demonstrated outstanding academic prowess, innovative leadership, and transformative impact on the nation’s educational landscape.
The organizers highlighted the core objectives of the awards: fostering a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging healthy competition, and elevating education standards across the country. The event showcased the remarkable accomplishments of students, educators, and institutions whose dedication is shaping the future of Nigeria’s education system.
Reflecting on the double recognition, Vice-Chancellor Professor Kolawole Ajanaku expressed his gratitude to the Landmark University proprietor under the Chairmanship of the Chancellor, Dr. David Oyedepo and the Pro-Chancellor, Pst (Mrs) Faith Oyedepo for the platform of Landmark University and their unwavering support. “This recognition is a celebration of our shared commitment to redefining education and creating transformative leaders for global impact,” he remarked. Professor Ajanaku also emphasized that these accolades underscore the university’s relentless pursuit of academic and operational excellence, as well as its focus on innovative practices and impactful research.
Landmark University’s stellar performance on the global and regional stage further cements its reputation for excellence. In the 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, the institution was ranked 2nd best university in Nigeria, and 3rd in West Africa. Its research efforts earned global recognition when it secured 2nd place in the 2025 THE Interdisciplinary Science Research Rankings. Additionally, Landmark University ranked 1st in Ethical Leadership across Sub-Saharan Africa in the 2024 THE Sub-Saharan Africa University Rankings.
A key driver of Landmark University’s success lies in its alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The university’s focus on zero hunger, quality education, and industry innovation earned it a 2nd-place ranking in Nigeria in the Times Higher Education SDG Impact Rankings.
The university’s accomplishments are not limited to rankings; its graduates consistently excel in their professional endeavours. Employers have lauded their resilience, results-driven mindset, and leadership qualities, with many describing them as professionals who combine technical expertise with high standards of professionalism.
Landmark University’s recognition as the Private University of the Year 2024 and Professor Ajanaku’s award as the Vice-Chancellor of the Year 2024 reaffirm the institution’s trailblazing role in higher education. These accolades highlight the university’s transformative vision and enduring commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and leadership development.
To God be all the glory.
