The motor park general is hitting the books — and Nigerians are here for it.
If you thought MC Oluomo was just about agbádá, motor parks, and street credibility, think again. The President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, has revealed that he has been taking English language lessons to improve his spoken communication skills.
Yes, you read that correctly. The oga at the top of Nigeria’s most powerful transport union has enrolled in English classes — and honestly? The man deserves his flowers for this one.
From the Streets to the Classroom
MC Oluomo has long been a force to reckon with in Lagos and beyond. His influence stretches from Agege to Alausa, and his name carries serious weight in both political and grassroots circles. But power, as they say, is nothing without communication — and it appears the NURTW boss knows this too well.
In a refreshingly humble move, MC Oluomo disclosed that he began taking English lessons specifically so he can express himself more fluently and confidently, especially in formal settings.
Why This Actually Matters
In a country where many people are quick to mock those who struggle with the Queen’s Language, MC Oluomo’s decision is a bold and inspiring one. How many people in his position would openly admit they want to improve and then actually do something about it?
This is a man at the very top of his game — yet he is still choosing to sit down, pick up his books, and learn. That is the kind of energy we should all carry into 2024 and beyond.
As we Nigerians like to say: “The day you stop learning is the day you start dying.”
The Internet Reacts
Predictably, social media had plenty to say. While some Nigerians applauded his courage and self-awareness, others — because this is Nigerian Twitter (sorry, X) — could not resist cracking a few jokes. But beneath the banter, many acknowledged that there is something genuinely commendable about a man of MC Oluomo’s stature choosing self-improvement over pride.
A Lesson for All of Us
Whether you are a danfo driver in Oshodi or a corporate executive on Lagos Island, the lesson here is universal: it is never too late to invest in yourself. MC Oluomo could have easily continued doing things the way he always has — nobody was forcing his hand. But he chose growth.
So the next time you feel embarrassed about going back to learn something new — a skill, a language, a trade — remember MC Oluomo and his English lessons. If the NURTW president can humble himself to sit in a classroom, so can you.
Respect to the chairman. We dey wait for the TED Talk.
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