BREAKING: MC Oluomo Elected National President of NURTW

In a significant development, former Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Lagos State Chapter, Mr. Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, has been elected as the new National President of the Union. This historic election took place on Saturday at the Union’s Zonal Secretariat along the Osogbo/Ikirun Road.

Delegates from the four south-west states of Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, and Ekiti participated in the election.

The election, which was held during the union’s quadrennial delegate conference, was monitored and observed by Aliyu Issa-Ore, the acting national president of the transport group.

Speaking with the delegates, Issa-Ore said the union’s constitution stipulates that the zone permitted to fill the national president’s position would elect its preferred candidate and present them to the national body.

The acting NURTW president, represented by Adedamola Salam, head of finance at the national headquarters in Abuja, said the south-west zone has fully complied with the constitution in electing Oluomo as president.

The delegates also elected Tajudeen Agbede as vice-president, south-west, while Akeem Adeosun was chosen as trustee from the zone.

Speaking after taking the oath of office, Akinsanya said members of the NURTW must ensure that they are committed to the preservation of the union.

MC Oluomo’s Rise to Prominence

For those unfamiliar, MC Oluomo has been a key figure in Lagos’ transportation landscape. Born in Oshodi, Lagos, he rose from humble beginnings, dropping out of school and working as a bus driver before becoming the head of a motor park in Oshodi ¹. His influence grew, and he eventually became the chairman of the NURTW in Lagos, a position he held for over six years ².

A Controversial Figure

MC Oluomo’s past has been marred by controversy, including allegations of intimidation and violence during the 2023 Nigerian presidential election in Lagos ¹. However, his supporters see him as a shrewd and calculative leader who has navigated the complex world of Lagos politics with ease ².

What’s Next for NURTW?

As MC Oluomo takes the reins as National President, all eyes are on how he will steer the Union. Will he bring stability and growth, or will his leadership be marked by controversy? Only time will tell.