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Dr. David Oyedepo Charges Landmark Graduates to Pursue Excellence at 12th Convocation

Landmark University, Omu-Aran, celebrated its 12th Convocation Ceremony, awarding degrees to 667 undergraduates and 59 postgraduates, with 82 students achieving First-Class Honours.

Funmi Adewoju SuleoduNovember 7, 20251 Mins read

Bishop David Oyedepo, Faith Oyedepo and Prof Ajanaku. Sagebitsonline.

Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara State, marked another milestone on Friday, October 31, 2025, with its 12th Convocation Ceremony for 667 undergraduates and 59 postgraduate students. The event, themed around excellence and divine fulfilment, celebrated the “Pathfinders 2025 Set,” who were charged to uphold the University’s core values of Integrity, Spirituality, and Capacity Building as they embark on their life journeys.

Held at the University’s Multipurpose Building, the colourful ceremony drew dignitaries including the Chancellor, Dr. David Oyedepo; Pro-Chancellors of Landmark and Covenant Universities; Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Ajanaku; members of the Board of Regents; and royal father, Oba Abdulraheem Oladele, the Olomu of Omu-Aran and many others.

A total of 82 students earned First-Class Honours, reflecting the institution’s strong culture of academic and moral excellence. The overall best graduating student, Madumere Onyekachi Samuel from the College of Engineering, achieved a CGPA of 4.98.

Madumere Onyekaci Samuel, best graduating Student exchanging pleasantries with the Pro Chancellor

In his address, Professor Ajanaku highlighted Landmark University’s growing national and international recognition, emphasizing its impact in research, agrarian reform, and global development. The Pro-Chancellor urged graduates to uphold integrity and godliness as anchors for leadership, while Chancellor Dr. Oyedepo charged them to pursue diligence, discipline, and purposeful living — stressing that “greatness is a process, not an event.”

Distinguished guests, including the Vice-Chancellors of Covenant, Dominion, and Redeemer’s Universities, delivered goodwill messages commending Landmark University’s unwavering commitment to leadership development and nation-building.

The ceremony concluded with the symbolic turning of tassels, marking the Pathfinders’ transition into the world of influence and service. With 726 graduates in total, Landmark University reaffirmed its mission to raise visionary leaders equipped with knowledge, faith, and innovation for global impact.

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Funmi Adewoju Suleodu

Olufunmilayo Adewoju Suleodu is a veteran journalist, editor, and publisher with more than three decades of experience in journalism, communications, and public affairs.

She has worked across news media, magazine publishing, communications, development-sector engagements, and digital journalism. She currently publishes SageBits Online and reports on governance, development, business, education, traditional institutions, and public affairs.

She is also an elected officer of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun East Independent Chapel, reflecting her continued engagement with the journalism profession and media development.

Based in Ogun State, she is available for freelance reporting, feature writing, editorial assignments, research, project documentation, and development communications work.

Detailed professional history and references are available upon request.

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Funmi Adewoju Suleodu

Olufunmilayo Adewoju Suleodu is a veteran journalist, editor, and publisher with more than three decades of experience in journalism, communications, and public affairs. She has worked across news media, magazine publishing, communications, development-sector engagements, and digital journalism. She currently publishes SageBits Online and reports on governance, development, business, education, traditional institutions, and public affairs. She is also an elected officer of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun East Independent Chapel, reflecting her continued engagement with the journalism profession and media development. Based in Ogun State, she is available for freelance reporting, feature writing, editorial assignments, research, project documentation, and development communications work. Detailed professional history and references are available upon request.