Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya, widely recognised as MC Oluomo, secures his position as chairman once again, following a successful re-election by the Lagos Chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers.
Unopposed and with unanimous support, Oluomo, together with his Deputy Chairman Alhaji Sulyman Ojora, Treasurer Alhaji Mustapha Adekunle (Sego), and 28 other executive members, clinched their positions during the 10th Quadrennial State Delegates Conference in Lagos on Thursday.
Lawyer Mr. Adejare Kembi officiated the swearing-in ceremony for the elected officers.
Akinsanya expressed gratitude to the state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and the national leadership of the union for their unwavering support.
A promise was made to sustain efforts in reforming the union.
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The state governor, Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by a Director in the Ministry of Transportation, Lateef Tiamiyu, commended the union, saying, ‘Gone were the days when NURTW members took to violence to effect leadership change.’
In his remarks, the acting National President hailed Akinsanya’s emergence and that of other executive members.
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 victimisation 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.’