The Lagos State Chapter of the Road Transport Employers’ Association of Nigeria has announced plans to donate a fully equipped Information and Communication Technology Centre valued at over N250 million to Lagos State University, Ojo.
The initiative, according to the Association, forms part of its commitment to education, youth development and corporate social responsibility across the state.
The plan was disclosed on Thursday, January 15, 2026, when a seven-member delegation of RTEAN paid a courtesy visit to the Vice-Chancellor of LASU at her office on the university’s main campus.
Members of the delegation included Comr. Surajo Rabe Karoifi, Assistant State Secretary; Comrd. Ogundare Shola, State Financial Secretary; Comrd. Akamo Fatai Babatunde, Deputy Chairman of the LASU Chapel; and Lawal Ganiu Ololade, General Secretary of the LASU Chapel.
The delegation was led by the Deputy Operations Officer of RTEAN, Chief AbdulKareem Babatunde, who 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.
Speaking during the visit, Chief Babatunde said the decision to establish the ICT Centre was inspired by the consistent and positive contributions of the LASU Chapel of RTEAN to the university community.
He explained that the Association considers education a vital tool for societal transformation and is committed to supporting students and young people through strategic investments in digital infrastructure.
According to him, the proposed project aligns with the broader vision of RTEAN under the leadership of Comrade Shamsideen Ajala, whose administration has focused on peace, welfare, security and development since assuming office as Lagos State Chairman.
Chief Babatunde described Ajala’s leadership style as inclusive and progressive, noting that the Association has recorded remarkable stability, harmony and operational peace across Lagos State and beyond.
Under Ajala’s leadership, RTEAN Lagos State has reportedly maintained zero tolerance for criminality, with no recorded incidents of violence, casualties or major security breaches among its members.
The administration has also prioritised welfare, with four state officers and zonal chairmen benefiting from a N7 million monthly welfare scheme, while four chapel chairmen across Ojo Surulere, Badagry, Ikorodu and Epe zones receive a monthly N2 million support scheme.
Stakeholders noted that these welfare initiatives have contributed significantly to improved unity and cooperation within the Association.
The Vice-Chancellor of LASU, Professor Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, mni, NPOM, who was represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Professor Oluwatoyin Enikuomehin, commended the ICT Centre initiative, describing it as a strong example of effective town-and-gown collaboration.
According to her representative, the donation goes beyond supporting LASU alone, as it also helps to reshape public perception of RTEAN and highlights the positive role organised transport unions can play in education and national development.
She expressed appreciation to the Association, noting that the project aligns with LASU’s vision of digitalisation and innovation, while reaffirming the institution’s reputation as Nigeria’s most digitally advanced and innovative state-owned university.
Professor Enikuomehin further acknowledged the contributions of former and postgraduate students of LASU who are active members of RTEAN, stating that their academic exposure has brought greater professionalism and intellectual depth to the Association’s operations.
The proposed ICT Centre, which is expected to commence shortly on the main campus, will include a 250-seat Computer-Based Test (CBT) hall, fully equipped computers and laptops, administrative offices, reliable power backup systems, high-speed internet connectivity and a holding bay.
The meeting was attended by several key university officials, including the Chairman of the Master Plan Committee, Professor Fatai Ogundele; Acting Dean of the Students’ Affairs Division, Dr Abiodun Fatai-Abatan; Deputy Registrar of the Vice-Chancellor’s Office, Dr Lateef Sekoni; Deputy Director of the Directorate of Information and Communication Technology, Mr Babatunde Ashiyanbi; Head of Physical Planning, Engineer Bajulaye; Deputy Registrar of the Students’ Affairs Division, Mr Gbenga Sadiku; Deputy Registrar of DICT, Mrs Omolara Dosunmu; and other officials from the Vice-Chancellor’s Office.
Observers say the planned ICT Centre further reflects the leadership philosophy of Comrade Shamsideen Ajala, which blends peace-building, welfare-focused governance and strategic investment in education, positioning RTEAN Lagos State as a model for union administration in Nigeria.
