Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria

Historical Background

History

The Kwara State chapter of the Road Transport Employers’ Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) is an amalgamation of five different transport services in 1978. Since then, the Association has gown bigger and better with a staff base of not less than 500,000 and strong customer base across all strata of the society.
The RTEAN Kwara has its State Headquaters strategically opposite the Ilorin International Airport. The State Secretariat, a very beautiful edifice was conceptualized and initiated by the Alhaji Salman Ayoku. It was completed by the Alhaji Abdulrahman Olayinka Onikijipa.
The RTEAN Kwara is a friendly and customer-first Association. The members across all chapels are trained regularly to understand the rudiments of driving and customer relations.
In addition, RTEAN Kwara maintains a very cordial relationship with the State Government. This has further portrayed the Association in good light.
Since inception, the following personalities have headed the RTEAN Kwara as its chairmen.
Alh. Wahab Sekoni
Alh. S O Salaudeen
Alh. Ayinde Alagbede
Alh. Salman Ayoku, the present 1st Vice National President RTEAN/North Central Chairman.
The present Chairman is Alh. Abdulrahman Olayinka Onikijipa. He is also the National Organizing Secretary RTEAN.