The Lagos Chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has re-elected its leader, Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya, commonly known as MC Oluomo.
MC Oluomo was elected unopposed on Thursday at the 10th Quadrennial State Delegates Conference in Lagos, along with his Deputy Chairman, Alhaji Sulyman Ojora, Treasurer, Alhaji Mustapha Adekunle (Sego), and 28 other executive members.
Mr. Adejare Kembi, a lawyer, later swore in MC Oluomo and other officers.
Akinsanya commended the state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and the union’s national leadership for their support. He committed to keeping the union going. The state governor, Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by Lateef Tiamiyu, a director in the Ministry of Transportation, praised the union, adding, “Gone were the days when NURTW members took to violence to effect leadership change.”
The acting National President praised Akinsanya’s and other executive members’ rises in his speech.
Ore said, “Those who emerged victorious from this election must serve in such a way that demonstrates exemplary leadership, capacity, and sacrifice. Both leadership and followership must strive through a collaborative effort to turn the union’s fortunes for the better.
“Those elected must carry others along. I therefore urge you all to, within your limitations, try as much as possible to run an open administration that will be devoid of victimization and committed to fairness, equity, and justice, so that unity and harmony will prevail amongst others and members of this great union at the various levels.”
