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RuSAN ADVOCATES RURAL FAMILY EMANCIPATION
The Rural Sociological Association of Nigeria (RuSAN) has advocated the emancipation of rural families from poverty and other challenges threatening their livelihood as citizens of the country, saying that rural families must be set free from slavery, dependence and subjection. The advocacy was flagged in the Welcome Address of the National President of RuSAN, Professor O.B. Oyesola during the opening ceremony of the Association’s 29th Annual Congress on Monday, 12th October, 2020 held at Landmark University Omu-Aran, Kwara State, Nigeria.
According to Professor Oyesola, the wellbeing of rural families is relatively poor compared to their urban counterparts despite the contributions of these rural families to national development which include provision of raw materials to the industries, provision of labour, ensuring food security, and improved national economy among others. Professor Oyesola added that most rural families in Nigeria engage in farming as primary occupation, using hand tools for their farming activities with little or no support from the government, a situation that could be seen as slavery in this contemporary epoch. “It is evident that rural families are working tirelessly, but their urban counterparts and the elites are reaping their harvest,” he said.
He noted that the reality of the dividends of their labour are far-fetched not only on their living conditions but also their communities at large. Professor Oyesola therefore expressed optimism that the Congress would birth a road map towards the emancipation of the rural families as its discussions would focus on evolution and transitions in rural family life; coping strategies of rural farm families with climate change, environmental and socioeconomic challenges; democracy, political participation, government policies and rural family life; rural family responses to globalization, ICTs and communication systems; farming systems and structural changes in rural family enterprises; integration and survival strategies of rural families in cottage industries and non-farm vocations; the challenges of crime and criminality on livelihood of rural families; and the rural families and emerging trends in traditional health care and beliefs systems.
In his Welcome Remarks, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adeniyi Olayanju had leveraged the platform to reiterate the University’s commitment to her agrarian vision, noting that it has been the driving force for partnering with relevant bodies, associations and individuals towards making global impact like many renowned institutions of the world. Acknowledging RuSAN as a value-adding partner in the drive of the agrarian revolution, the Vice-Chancellor commended the relevance of the theme and the aptness of the congress in addressing the disproportional impact of COVID-19 lockdowns on agriculture. He noted that the people that are mostly affected by the pandemic are the rural families whose mainstay and occupation is farming. He said the impact will not only be on the rural dwellers but the entire society, which if not given due attention might lead to HUNG 20. Professor Olayanju was, therefore, optimistic that the congress will produce insights to mitigate the negative effect of COVID-19 on the rural family.
While appreciating the association for giving Landmark University the hosting right, the registrar, Landmark University, Miss Fola Oyinloye, also tasked the Association to follow all their deliberations with requisite actions that would bring about the emancipation of the rural families thereby making agriculture even attractive to the urban dwellers.
The Dean, College of Agricultural Sciences, Professor Olasunkanmi Bamiro on behalf of the association, appreciated God for the commencement of the week-long congress. His appreciation also went to the Chancellor of Landmark, Dr. David Oyedepo for being at the vanguard of agricultural revolution on the continent of Africa through the education platform. He also appreciated the management team ably led by the Vice-Chancellor for their support by fostering a conducive environment and facilitating the congress. In furtherance of this appreciation, RuSAN presented awards to the members of management which included the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olayanju; the Registrar, Miss Oyinloye; the Dean, CAS, Professor Bamiro and the Director of Finance, Mr Oludare Fadoju.
The opening ceremony was concluded with a keynote address on the theme of the congress “Emancipation of the Rural Family in Contemporary Nigeria” delivered virtually by Professor Lateef Sanni of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta FUNAAB. Participants both onground and online later went into their technical session which was divided into 5 sections
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The National President of RuSAN, Professor O.B. Oyesola, at the opening ceremony of the Associations 29th Annual Congress held at Landmark University
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The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adeniyi Olayanju, giving his welcome remarks at the opening ceremony of the RuSANs 29th Annual Congress
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The Registrar, Miss Fola Oyinloye making her remarks at the opening ceremony of the RuSANs 29th Annual Congress.
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The Dean, CAS, Professor Bamiro giving vote of thanks at the opening ceremony of the RuSANs 29th Annual Congress
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The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adeniyi Olayanju, receiving an award at the opening ceremony of the RuSANs 29th Annual Congress
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The Registrar, Miss Oyinloye, receiving an award at the opening ceremony of the RuSANs 29th Annual Congress
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The Dean, CAS, Professor Bamiro, receiving an award at the opening ceremony of the RuSANs 29th Annual Congress
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The Registrar, Miss Oyinloye receiving an award for the Director of Finance, Mr Oludare Fadoju at the opening ceremony of the RuSANs 29th Annual Cong
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Presentation of Landmark University magazine to the RuSAN President, Professor Oyesola during their courtesy visit to the management of Landmark
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Landmark University management in a group photograph with the executive of RuSAN after the courtesy visit
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A cross section of participants
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The congress celebrated Professor Iyabo Olagunjus birthday at the opening ceremony
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A group photograph at the end of the opening ceremony
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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
