National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, has said that although he did not receive formal education, his life experience and practical knowledge have taught him more than many university graduates.
He made the remarks during the 50th birthday celebration of Islamic singer Hafsat Adegoke and the launch of her new album in Alausa, Lagos.
Reflecting on his journey, MC Oluomo said he started from the bottom as a young bus conductor and gradually rose through the ranks before becoming the leader of the NURTW.
According to him, his success was built on hard work, commitment and years of experience in the transport business.
“I didn’t go to school, but the knowledge and understanding I have are greater than those held by many people with university degrees,” he said.
MC Oluomo also shared memories of his childhood, revealing that he began earning his own income as a teenager while helping to support his family.
He recalled working as a bus conductor from a young age, using part of his earnings for personal needs while still contributing money to his mother for household expenses.
Despite missing out on formal education himself, he said he ensured that his children received quality education.
According to him, his children have gone on to become a doctor, a lawyer and an engineer, and are currently living in the United States.
MC Oluomo thanked God for their achievements, saying their success remains one of his greatest accomplishments.
He also urged fathers to take responsibility for raising and providing for their children, warning that abandoning family responsibilities has contributed to many of the challenges facing homes today.
The NURTW president further criticised men who neglect their wives and children while prioritising children from outside their marriages, stressing that parents must always put their immediate families first.
