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WASTE TO WEALTH
Landmark University has flagged off a Waste to Wealth Initiative (WWI) as part of her drive to create a sustainable greener environment and generate revenues from environmental wastes, thus reducing the pressure and consumption of waste products. As a pilot programme, the initiative is expected to cover used papers from the University which are in abundant, the modus are to, source, collect, screen, transport and recycle .
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adeniyi Olayanju at the launch of the project at the Senate Building charged members of the University community to support ‘Waste to Wealth Initiative’ of the University. He made this known while launching some tons of papers recycled into tissue papers.
Professor Olayanju noted that the vision of the University of being a leading world class institution through exploration of hidden treasures in the mother earth is on course as these treasures are always around us. He reiterated that the productive connectivity of the four Colleges within the University could be a force to be reckoned with in the University’s quest towards continuous exploration of these hidden treasures. He noted that the negative effect of burning waste papers that was recycled into tissue papers has been taking care of, by preventing further depletion of the ozone layer and opined that the initiative will help in developing waste reduction, reuse prospects for the University community and above all, contribute positively to the heralding of the Greener Campus, which is the initiative of the United Nation’s Green Earth Project.
Going down memory lane on how the idea was conceived, the Director, Financial Services, Mr. Fadoju Oludare briefed members of management that he was baffled by large volume of waste papers that abound and he remembered a project that was initiated by Covenant University sometimes ago on recycling waste to create a better sustainable environment, as he believed Landmark University could be a beneficiary. This made him to instruct the Admission Officer, to collate used admission fliers for recycling through partnership with Covenant University so as to save the University some cost and if effectively explored could be a source of revenue generation to the University.
At the end of the launch of the Waste to Wealth Initiative, the members of Management met with a team from Access Bank who are on ground for a business transaction and urged them to be part of the project as financiers. In his response, the Regional Manager of Access Bank, Mr. Idris Adekunle Rufai thanked the Management for the warm reception and promised to communicate the request of the University to the Management of Access Bank, as his organization is keenly looking forward to working closely with the University due to long standing relationship.
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The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adeniyi Olayanju giving his remarks
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The Registrar, Dr James Ndako giving welcoming members of Management
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The Director Financial Services, Mr. Fadoju Oludare giving his remarks
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The Regional Manager, Access Bank giving his response
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Tissue papers made from recycled used papers of the University
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The Vice-Chancellor receives complementary packs of tissue papers from the recycled process
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Access Bank team led by the Regional Manager
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Members of Management displaying recycled tissue papers received from the recycled used papers
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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
