DRIVING ENTERPRISE AND ENGAGING WITH THE COMMUNITY PLATFORMS Dr. John Izebere Director, Landmark University Farms Paper Presented at the 2014/2015 Executive Advance, Landmark University Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Definition of Terms  Enterprise i. A project undertaken or proposed ii. A company organized for commercial purposes, business forum.

Definition of Terms  Driving i. Conscious participation or engagement in such project ii. Boldness or readiness in undertaking, adventurous spirit, integrity (Daniel 3:18)

Definition of Terms  Community Platform i. Role of units and departments in turning the enterprise LU to fulfil vision.

Introduction Landmark University Vision  To be a leading World Class University, by spearheading an agrarian revolution on the African continent through the exploration of hidden treasures in the mother-earth thereby restoring the dignity of the black race (Math. 6:22, Hab. 2 vs. 1-3, Mk 1 vs. 12).

Introduction Landmark University Vision  Agrarian Revolution is an enterprise (Eccl 5 vs. 9)  Technology advancement in farming is called mechanization.

Introduction Landmark University Vision  Landmark University community peculiar/specified contributions to the overall growth and stability of the Landmark emblem (Agricultural Revolution i.e. breaking new grounds)

Objective 1 Landmark University Mission  Raising a generation of solution providers through a qualitative and life-applicable training system that focuses on value and creative knowledge.

Objective  A wholistic and comprehensive view of the current Agricultural challenges.  Identify plausible solutions to peculiar shortcomings.  Creating a robust environment for life- applicable qualitative learning with updated training tools-Units and departments of Landmark University.

Objective 2 Landmark University Mission  Raising a new generation of leaders through a broad-based qualitative education built on sound biblical principles culminating in the birth of breadwinners, job creators and world changers.

Farm Tools

Objective  Identifying and encouraging passion for agriculture.  Access to enhanced capacity building which translates to a positive mindset of possibility(possibility mentality) as they stay on the job nothing wavering- diligence.

Objective 3 Landmark University Mission  Raising an army of reformers who shall redeem the battered image of the black race and restore her lost glory as these well-equipped graduates begin to build the old waste, repair the wasted cities and raise the desolation of many generation as pathfinders.

Objective 3  Great visions do not necessarily translate to great edifices but with great oath on integrity(running at the glory), sacrifice and responsibility to avoid abortion of destiny.

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CASCSE CBS Seeds/Seedlings Manpower Expertise Soil types Crops + Season Landmark University Enterprise Tools – Mechanical Eng. Processing- Chemical Eng. Energy/Power- PPD Seedling Development Marketing Profits Transportation Value addition Standards EDS The Big Picture

Engaging the Community Platforms as University Resources  University Resources are tangible and intangible potentials required for accomplishment of set objectives and goals of a University, by them the University develop her economy and enhances relevance.

Engaging the Community Platforms as University Resources These includes: o Human resources – Number of Staff and Students. o Physical resources -Physical facilities i.e. Laboratories, Workshops, Research Farms, Modern e-Library, Offices, Classrooms.

Agrarian Mandate – A major Revenue Earner  A revisit on the vision.  Wisdom without wealth is despised(Eccl 9 vs ).  The hidden treasures in the mother- earth.

Agrarian Mandate – A major Revenue Earner The ground that must be broken include:  The mind of men- accepting the workability of the vision and seeing your part in the global picture - stakeholder.  The mother-earth – engaging the modern mechanization tools to explore giving us an edge above others.

Agrarian Mandate – A major Revenue Earner To be self sufficient is satisfying but more satisfying is to be a distributor.

Stake Holders Perspective As stakeholders in todays Landmark University, how do I enhance this dream to become a reality?  Buy into the vision;  Look inwards i.e. the relevance of your area of specialization to the enterprise.

Prospective Farm State  Agbonda Farm – 360 Hectares(Rice)  Eleyin Farm – 354 Hectares(Jathropha, Cassava)

Prospective Farm State  Commercial Farm – 118 Hectares ( Maize, Soya bean, Cassava)

Final Note  Let us arise Now and build the Vision of Landmark University to fruition. Nehemiah 2 vs. 18, Gen 11 vs. 4.

Final Note  John 13 vs. 17

AND GOD Bless