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LANDMARK UNIVERSITY 5TH PUBLIC LECTURE ADVOCATES 5G IOT
Landmark University has emphasized the role of 5G IoT in advancing smart agricultural economic growth in Nigeria during the 5th Public Lecture of the University titled, “The Echoes of Fifth Generation Internet of Things (IoT) in Advancing Smart Agricultural Economic Growth” on Friday 15th July 2022.
Delivering the 5th public lecture, Professor Francis Ibikunle of the Department of Electrical and Electronics Information (EIE) revealed that the internet of things (IoT) and smart systems would enhance practicable precision agriculture effortlessly, harping on the need to move from traditional to precision farming. He stated that this innovation would account for the specific terrain features and soil properties, continuous monitoring of the soil state, accurate distribution of fertilizers and avoidance of harmful environmental effects by systematic soil treatment.
According to the lecturer, precision agriculture steps which are accessing variation, managing variation and evaluation have numerous benefits including reduction of chemicals released into the environment, improvement of crop yield and profit, provision of better information for making management decisions, provision of more details and useful farm records, reduction of cost of fertilizer, pesticide, and reduction of pollution. Professor Ibikunle noted that the internet of things (IoT) could be applied to field agriculture, aquaculture, poultry and livestock breeding, greenhouse, plant factory, solar insecticides lamp and agriculture crowd sensing among others through the usage of a 5G network. He noted further that the 5G responds faster with high capacity, adding that it would provide 22.2 million jobs globally amongst other benefits according to predictions by the year 2035. He later identified the obstacles to precision agriculture through the 5G network with the hope to transform agriculture from obsolete, traditional and production-driven to profitable, competitive, market-driven and globalized agriculture through precision.
In her remarks earlier, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Charity Aremu noted the aptness of the 5th public lecture to the prevalent challenges of the nation and continent, one of which is meeting the food and raw material needs. Professor Aremu stated that the world today is in the palm of our hands owing to the possibility of interconnectivity. “It is all about web-enabled smart devices, such as processors, sensors and communication hardware for data collection, processing and sending”, she added. The Vice-Chancellor linked the importance of the public lecture to aligning with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), noting that the lecture is pivotal in promoting academic excellence in the University and showcasing it as a forward-looking university among the league of quality citadels of knowledge.
The Registrar, Miss Adefunke Fola Oyinloye, while delivering the welcome address, stated that information technology has become the strongest and fastest driver of change in the world today, saying that, “it has affected the way we work, live, interact and so on” which according to her made the lecture very fundamental to the University in line with its daunting quest of attaining global relevance through the agrarian revolution mandate.
Delivering his goodwill message, the Proprietor of Thomas Adewumi University (TAU) Dr J. B. O. Adewumi noted that the lecture was not only insightful but apt considering some of the challenges the nation is facing presently. He therefore advised youths to pursue hard work, resilience and excellence to achieve greater heights. Dr Adewumi added that technology will feed the world, hence the future belongs to technology as he expressed hope that the participants will maximize the information the lecture made available to create wealth.
The 5th Public Lecturer, Professor Francis Ibikunle is a professor of Electronics and Communication Engineering in the Department of Electrical and Information Engineering at Landmark University.
At the end of the lecture, members of the University Management, Senate and the Guests were led by the Vice-Chancellor Professor Charity Aremu to a cocktail where further goodwill messages and interactions took place.
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5th Public Lecturer, Professor Francis Ibikunle while delivering the lecture
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Vice-Chancellor, Professor Charity Aremu delivering her remarks
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Registrar Miss Adefunke Oyinloye while giving her remarks
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University Chaplain Pastor Oluwatimilehin Omotunbi blessing the gathering
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Dr J. B. O. Adewumi giving his goodwill message at the 5th Public Lecture
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L-R: The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Charity Aremu; the 5th Public Lecturer, Professor Francis Ibikunle; and the Registrar, Miss Adefunke Oyinloye
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The Vice-Chancellor Professor Aremu and Dr J. B. O. Adewumi exchanging pleasantries after the 5th Public Lecture
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5th Public Lecture group photograph
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L-R: Professor Francis Ibikunle, Professor Charity Aremu, Dr J. B. O. Adewumi and Miss Adefunke Oyinloye at the cocktail party
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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
