Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, has officially assumed office as the National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW).
MC Oluomo was sworn in alongside other newly elected executives at the union’s national secretariat in Abuja on Monday, November 11, 2024.
His election followed a consensus decision during the Quadrennial Delegate Conference, held at the Zonal Secretariat in Osogbo, Osun State, on Saturday.
The presidential position was zoned to the Southwest, with delegates from Ogun, Lagos, Ekiti, and Ondo states participating in the election.
Amidst songs, Akinsanya was ushered into the union’s national secretariat by a large crowd.
He was introduced to the National Administrative Council (NAC) and Central Working Committee (CWC) members.
Not quite long, the official swearing-in programme commenced.
The union’s Legal Officer, Mercy Ibeh conducted the exercises.
While Akinsanya was sworn in as the national president, the duo of Alhaji Tajudeen Agbede and Akeem Adeosun was sworn in as Vice President, Southwest and Trustee.
Akinsanya thanked everyone for making his emergence and swearing in a reality.
He expressed gratitude to all union members and his admirers.
He promised to uphold the constitution of the union.
“I promised to lead the union to a greater height with the help of almighty Allah,” he said.
The union president called for calm and unity among union members.According to him, welfare of the union members would be his priority.
