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POWER IS PIVOTAL TO NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
On Wednesday 25th September 2019, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adeniyi Olayanju and other members of Management hosted the new Management of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) Kwara State Region on a familiarization visit to Landmark. Receiving the team from IBEDC, the Vice-Chancellor emphasized the role of uninterrupted power supply to national cum organizational development, stating that little or nothing can be achieved without power supply. He added that the visit was necessary to further improve the relationship between both parties. “The services of the IBEDC are not new to us as we have been a community of reliable customers; there is little or nothing done without power this is how pivotal electricity is to aiding our agricultural processes.”
Professor Olayanju informed the team that Landmark community has been practising metering system which has been helpful in energy management. The Vice-Chancellor revealed that Landmark has started working on turning waste to wealth and energy, hence the creation of Landmark University Waste to Wealth and Energy Initiative Centre (LUWWEI) designed to generate IGR and alternative power supply. He, therefore, urged IBEDC to expedite actions on upgrading their services to be fully digitalized in order to reduce energy wastage by consumers in the region.
Responding, the Regional Manager IBEDC Kwara State region, Engr. Musbau Ajisafe appreciated Landmark University as a consumer worthy of emulation, while he made it known that Landmark is the second largest consumer they have in the region. He urged the institution to further strengthen the existing relationship as he promised the company’s cooperation as well as improving the power supply to the community.
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The Vice-Chancellor Professor Adeniyi Olayanju addressing the team from IBEDC and members of Management present at the meeting held at Landmark Univer
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The Regional Manager IBDC, Engr. Musbau Bello Ajisafe giving his remarks at the meeting in Landmark University
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The Vice-Chancellor Professor Adeniyi Olayanju presenting the University souvenirs to the Regional Manager IBDC, Engr. Musbau Bello Ajisafe
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The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adeniyi Olayanju in a group photograph with IBDC officials
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A group photograph of the University management and officials of IBDC at the meeting in Landmark University.
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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.
