The Southwest Zone of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has elected Alhaji Musliu Akinsanya, also known as MC Oluomo, as its new National President.
According to reports, the election took place during the Quadrennial Delegate Conference at the union’s Zonal Secretariat in Osogbo, Osun State, with delegates from Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, and Ekiti states participating.
Acting National President Aliyu Issa-Ore, who supervised the conference, emphasized that the union’s constitution requires the responsible zone to nominate 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 called for unity and peace among members, emphasizing his dedication 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.
