The Lagos State Chapter of the Road Transport Employers’ Association of Nigeria has announced plans to donate a fully equipped Information and Communication Technology ICT Centre valued at over N250 million to Lagos State University Ojo Lagos Nigeria. The initiative forms part of the Association’s growing commitment to education youth development and corporate social responsibility within Lagos State.
The proposed donation was disclosed on Thursday January 15 2026 during a courtesy visit by a seven man delegation of RTEAN to the Vice Chancellor of LASU at her office on the university’s main campus. The visit provided an opportunity for the Association to formally brief the university management on the project and reaffirm its support for academic development.
Members of the delegation included Comr Surajo Rabe Karoifi Assistant State Secretary Comrd Ogundare Shola State Financial Secretary Comrd Akamo Fatai Babatunde Deputy Chairman LASU Chapel and Lawal Ganiu Ololade General Secretary LASU Chapel. The delegation was led by the Deputy Operations Officer of RTEAN Chief AbdulKareem Babatunde.
Chief Babatunde represented the Lagos State Chairman of the Association Comrade Shamsideen Ajala popularly known as KAOSARA. He was accompanied by the LASU Chapel Chairman of RTEAN Comrade Nurudeen Mudashiru Eniafe who played a key role in coordinating the engagement with the university authorities.
Speaking during the meeting Chief Babatunde said the idea for the ICT Centre was inspired by the consistent and impactful contributions of the LASU Chapel of RTEAN to the university community. He noted that members of the Chapel have continued to support peaceful coexistence and operational harmony on campus.
According to him the Association recognises education as a powerful tool for societal transformation and believes that investment in digital infrastructure is critical to preparing students for modern work environments. He said the ICT Centre is designed to directly support students academic activities research and digital skills development.
Babatunde explained that the project aligns with the broader vision of RTEAN under the leadership of Comrade Shamsideen Ajala whose administration has prioritised peace welfare security and development since assuming office as Lagos State Chairman. He described the leadership approach as inclusive and forward looking.
He further stated that under Ajala’s leadership RTEAN Lagos State has recorded unprecedented stability harmony and operational peace across the state and Nigeria by extension. He said the Association operates a zero tolerance policy for criminality with no reported cases of violence casualties or major security breaches among its members.
The administration has also strengthened welfare schemes within the Association. Four state officers and zonal chairmen benefit from a N7 million welfare scheme every month while four chapel chairmen across Ojo Surulere Badagry Ikorodu and Epe receive a monthly N2 million support scheme. Stakeholders say these initiatives have improved welfare and unity.
The Vice Chancellor of LASU Professor Ibiyemi Olatunji Bello mni NPOM was represented at the meeting by the Deputy Vice Chancellor Administration Professor Oluwatoyin Enikuomehin. She commended the ICT initiative and described it as a strong example of effective town and gown collaboration.
According to her the donation goes beyond LASU alone as it helps reshape public perception about RTEAN and shows how organised transport unions can contribute meaningfully to education and national development. She thanked the Association and said the project aligns with LASU’s vision of digitalisation and innovation.
Professor Enikuomehin also praised former and postgraduate students of LASU who are active within RTEAN noting that their academic exposure has added professionalism and intellectual depth to the Association’s activities and internal operations.
The proposed ICT Centre expected to commence shortly on the main campus will feature a 250 seater Computer Based Test hall fully equipped with computers and laptops administrative offices reliable power backup systems high speed internet connectivity and a holding bay.
The meeting was attended by key university officials including Professor Fatai Ogundele Dr Abiodun Fatai Abatan Dr Lateef Sekoni Mr Babatunde Ashiyanbi Engineer Bajulaye Mr Gbenga Sadiku Mrs Omolara Dosunmu and other senior officers from the Vice Chancellor’s Office.
Observers say the ICT Centre reflects the leadership philosophy of Comrade Shamsideen Ajala which combines peace building welfare driven governance and strategic investment in education positioning RTEAN Lagos State as a model for union administration in Nigeria.
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