- The election was held during the Quadrennial Delegate Conference held at the union’s Zonal Secretariat in Osogbo, Osun State
Alhaji Musliu Akinsaya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, has clinched the position of the National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW).
He was elected president of the Union by the Southwest Zone of the NURTW on Saturday.
The election was held during the Quadrennial Delegate Conference held at the union’s Zonal Secretariat in Osogbo, Osun State.
The election and conference was presided over by the acting National President Aliyu Issa-Ore with delegates from from Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, and Ekiti states participating in the voting process.
According to Issa-Ore, the union’s constitution compels the responsible zone to elect and present its candidate to the National Secretariat.
Representing the National Headquarters in Abuja, Mrs. Adedamola Salam, Head of Finance, confirmed that the Southwest Zone adhered to the constitutional guidelines in electing MC Oluomo as President.
Additionally, the delegates elected Tajudeen Agbede as Vice President, Southwest, and Akeem Adeosun as trustee representing the zone.
In his acceptance speech after taking the oath of office, MC Oluomo underscored the need for unity and peace among members.
He also stressed his commitment to maintaining harmony within the union.
“I have forgiven everyone who may have wronged me and hope that those I have offended can also forgive me. This is our union, and we must remain committed to safeguarding it. We will not let anyone jeopardize our source of livelihood,” he stated