The President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, has said he possesses more knowledge and understanding than many university graduates despite never receiving formal education.
Speaking at the 50th golden jubilee celebration of Islamic singer Hafsat Adegoke in Lagos, MC Oluomo reflected on his journey from working as a bus conductor to becoming one of Nigeria’s most influential transport union leaders. According to him, the life lessons and practical experience he gained over the years shaped his success more than classroom education.
“It’s not about being proud, I’ve been spending money since I was 13 years old. I worked as a conductor from 12pm to 6pm. I would go to Danjuma Cinema to watch Indian movies with my own money, and in turn, I would go home to give my mother money for her food,” he said.
The NURTW president explained that those early experiences taught him responsibility, hard work and perseverance, which eventually paved the way for his rise within the transport union.
“That’s what I did until I got to this stage. I didn’t enter the NURTW as a b@stard. I learned the work, mastered it, and got to where I am today. I didn’t go to school, but the knowledge and understanding I possess in my head are greater than those held by people with degrees.”
Despite not having a formal education himself, MC Oluomo said he ensured his children had access to quality education and expressed pride in their achievements.
“I used to tell people that if I am uneducated, glory be to God. My children today are a doctor, a lawyer, and an engineer, and they are in America. God should not let our children d+e an untimely d+ath.”