The President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Musiliu Akinsanya, widely known as MC Oluomo, has revealed that he is taking English lessons in a bid to improve his spoken English and communicate more effectively.
He made the disclosure on Tuesday while addressing Nollywood actor Adams Kehinde, popularly known as Lege Miami, and other attendees at a rally organised in support of President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid. His remarks have since drawn considerable attention online after a video of the exchange began circulating on social media.
Why MC Oluomo Is Taking English Lessons
Speaking in Yoruba, the NURTW president acknowledged that he and Lege Miami were not fluent in English, adding that he had decided to enrol in classes to strengthen his communication skills. He also noted that his frequent international travels had not made him a fluent English speaker.
“Neither of us speaks English fluently, so I am taking classes to improve. I travel around the world. I am a citizen of America,” he said.
MC Oluomo went on to describe how his American citizenship shapes his experience at immigration checkpoints. “When I get to immigration and they ask how many weeks I want to stay, I tell them no, this is my home. I am a US citizen; I am going home,” he stated.
MC Oluomo Speaks on His Children’s Achievements
During the same address, MC Oluomo highlighted the educational and professional accomplishments of his children, noting that they have built careers in different fields in the United States. “My children can speak better than me. My children in the US are nurses, a doctor and an engineer,” he said.
He further admitted that he sometimes leans on his children when he struggles to express himself in English. “If I get somewhere and cannot speak English well, I will give the microphone to one of my children,” he added.
Background: The “Kundusi” Controversy
The latest comments come months after MC Oluomo faced online criticism in April 2025 for pronouncing the word “kudos” as “kundusi” while praising members of the union in Abuja.
He responded to the backlash by acknowledging that he was not formally educated and might struggle to express himself in English. He, however, dismissed the importance attached to his English proficiency, saying, “Grammar won’t finish Nigeria. I might not understand the English language, but I understand Yoruba.”
He also challenged his critics to compare their achievements with those of his children, whom he described as highly educated and citizens of the United States and the United Kingdom. “I trained my children properly with money. My children are citizens of America and the United Kingdom. I worked hard to get there,” he said in the earlier video.
Public Reaction and Key Takeaways
MC Oluomo’s decision to take English lessons has sparked conversations online, with many commenting on his willingness to improve himself publicly despite past criticism. His remarks at the rally touched on three main themes: his commitment to learning, his pride in his children’s success, and his assertion of his American citizenship.
The NURTW president’s openness about his language challenges marks a notable shift from his earlier response to critics, when he questioned the value placed on English fluency. His latest comments suggest a more practical approach, as he has now opted to take classes rather than simply dismiss the criticism.
For now, MC Oluomo appears focused on improving his communication skills while continuing to celebrate the achievements of his children, whom he frequently cites as proof of his hard work and investment in their future.
