The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has trained 20 members of the Road Transport Employees Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), Ogun State Chapter, in Peace and Conflict Resolution to promote peaceful coexistence and effective conflict management in the transport sector.
The specialised training programme, organised through the University’s Institute of Communication and General Studies (ICGNS), culminated in the certification of 20 participants who successfully completed the course. Five representatives received their certificates at a presentation ceremony held at FUNAAB on October 7th, 2026.
Presenting the certificates, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, congratulated the participants on completing the programme and urged them to apply the knowledge acquired to promote peace within their association and communities.
Prof. Kehinde said the initiative reflected the University’s commitment to teaching, research and community engagement, particularly through its extension services.
He added that programmes of this nature strengthened the relationship between the University and its host communities in line with the Town and Gown philosophy.
The Vice-Chancellor described RTEAN as a responsible and committed association contributing to the development of Nigeria’s transport system. He also assured its members of the University’s readiness to sustain mutually beneficial partnerships with the association.
Earlier, the Programme Leader, Peace and Development Studies, Prof. Temitope Olaifa, presented the participants to the Vice-Chancellor, stating that they had acquired the necessary knowledge and skills to qualify for certification in Peace and Conflict Resolution.
Prof. Olaifa explained that the five participants present at the ceremony represented the 20 trainees who successfully completed the programme.
Responding on behalf of RTEAN, Dr. Fadipe Bamisaye expressed appreciation to FUNAAB for providing members of the association with access to the training.
He commended the resource persons for their contributions to the success of the programme, describing the initiative as impactful.
Dr. Bamisaye also expressed the association’s readiness to strengthen its relationship with FUNAAB by exploring further areas of collaboration to improve members’ capacity and effectiveness.
The five participants who received certificates on behalf of the 20 graduates were Dr. Fadipe Bamisaye, Mr. Dasaolu Adekunle, Mr. Jenrola Mutiu, Mr. Oladipo Wasiu and Mr. Adebayo Lawal.
Also present at the ceremony were the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic, Prof. Olusegun Idowu and the Director of ICGNS, Prof. Remi Aduradola, among other dignitaries.
