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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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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.
