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LANDMARK UNIVERSITY RECEIVES LNRBDA ON HYDROPOWER PROJECT
On Monday 18th August 2021, Management of Landmark University received the 5-man delegate of the Lower Niger River Basin Development Authority, (LNRBDA), Ilorin led by the Deputy Director, Integrated Water Management, Engr Dr Kola Maroof, on hydropower project collaboration.
According to the Engr. Dr Maroof, the collaboration move became imperative in line with the directives of the Federal Ministry of Water Resources for the authority to partner with research institutes and universities around its catchment area towards sustainable water utilization for all-round development. He noted that their preliminary visit was to notify the University about the partnership and survey the resources available in the University as well as draft a memorandum of understanding for the collaboration. He added that the collaboration will not only be on hydropower but one that will foster a public-private relationship for the advancement of knowledge. Being his first visit to the University, Engr Dr Maroof acknowledged the commitment of the proprietor of the University to facilitate an excellent ambience for learning.
In his response, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adeniyi Olayanju expressed the University’s preparedness to explore the bodies of water available to the Institution chief of which is the backflow from the Omu-Aran Dam built by the LNRBDA. On the project, the Vice-Chancellor noted that the University has gone ahead in its research on sustainable power supply to building a hybrid power project for learning purposes which could be translated into large scale use. The delegate were, therefore, led on a tour of the hybrid project at the SDGs Exhibition Centre and the bodies of water within the University and the dam outside the campus.
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The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olayanju briefing the LNRBDA delegate on the power project of the University
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The Registrar, Miss Fola Oyinloye, introducing the Landmark University team to the LNRBDA delegates
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The Deputy Director, LNRBDA), Integrated Water Management, Engr Dr Kola Maroof, leading the 5-man delegates on hydropower project collaboration
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The 5-man delegate of the Lower Niger River Basin Development Authority, (LNRBDA), Ilorin on hydropower project collaboration with Landmark University
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Landmark University team and the LNRBDA, Ilorin 5-man delegate on hydropower project collaboration in a group photograph
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The Vice-Chancellor and the team at the University’s power generation project site
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The Vice-Chancellor and the delegates at the SDGs Exhibition Centre
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The Vice-Chancellor and the delegates at the SDGs Exhibition Centre
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The Vice-Chancellor and the delegates at the University water site
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NIGERIAN RED CROSS SEEKS COLLABORATION WITH LANDMARK UNIVERSITY
In a bid to expand its humanitarian reach and foster greater community engagement, the Nigerian Red Cross Society, Irepodun Local Government Chapter has expressed interest in establishing a collaboration with Landmark University on Wednesday 10th April 2024. The proposed partnership aims to establish a Red Cross detachment on the university campus, offering students, faculty, and staff an avenue to participate actively in humanitarian efforts.
Mr. James Ibiwoye, Chair of the Nigerian Red Cross in Irepodun Local Government, presented the organization's intentions during a meeting with the University management. He highlighted the existing involvement of university faculty and staff as members and officials of the Red Cross, emphasizing the need for a dedicated detachment on campus to further integrate the university community into the society's initiatives. Members of the Landmark University community in the society were Dr Bamidele Fakinle (Head of the Department of Chemical Engineering) the Secretary of the Society, and Dr Marion Adebiyi (Head of the Department of Computer Science) a member.
In response, the Vice-Chancellor of Landmark University expressed appreciation for the consideration of the university in the Red Cross's expansion plans. Drawing parallels between the vision and values of both organizations, particularly in the areas of volunteering and leadership, he underscored the significance of sacrifice as a core value shared by the university and the Red Cross.
Corroborating the Vice-Chancellor were the positive remarks by other members of the university's management present at the meeting, who voiced their support for the acceptance and operation of the Red Cross on the Landmark University campus. The proposed collaboration holds the promise of enhancing the university's commitment to community service and humanitarianism, providing valuable opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to contribute meaningfully to societal welfare.
As discussions progress between Landmark University and the Nigerian Red Cross Society, both parties are poised to embark on a partnership that exemplifies the spirit of collaboration and shared values. Together, they aim to create a platform for fostering a culture of service and selflessness within the university community, ultimately making a positive impact on the broader society.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Ajanaku welcoming the Nigerian Red Cross Team to Landmark University
The Chair, Nigerian Red Cross Irepodun Local Government, Mr. James Ibiwoye speaking about the organisation to the Landmark Univuersity Management team.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ajanaku presenting the University’s souvenir to the Red Cross Chair, Mr James Ibiwoye
The University management and the Red Cross team in a group photograph.
