MC Oluomo Begins English Lessons to Improve Fluency
MC Oluomo Begins English Lessons to Improve Fluency
The President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, has disclosed that he is taking English language lessons to improve his spoken communication and become more fluent.
Akinsanya made the disclosure on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 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.
Speaking in Yoruba, the NURTW president acknowledged that he and Lege Miami shared similar challenges with spoken English, adding that he had enrolled in classes to improve his proficiency.
“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 also explained that his frequent international travels had not necessarily translated into fluency in English, noting that his American citizenship entitled him to unrestricted entry into the United States.
“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 About His Children’s Achievements
The transport union leader also highlighted the educational and professional achievements of his children, saying they were more proficient in English than he was.
“My children can speak better than me. My children in the US are nurses, a doctor and an engineer,” he said.
He further revealed that he sometimes relies on his children to communicate on his behalf at public gatherings when he finds it difficult to express himself fluently in English.
“If I get somewhere and cannot speak English well, I will give the microphone to one of my children,” he added.
Recall of Previous Controversy Over English
The latest disclosure comes amid renewed public attention to MC Oluomo’s spoken English, following previous criticism and online mockery over his pronunciation.
In April 2025, he attracted widespread reactions after pronouncing the word “kudos” as “kundusi” while praising members of the transport union during an event in Abuja.
The incident triggered discussions on social media about his command of the English language.
Responding to the criticism at the time, MC Oluomo acknowledged his limitations in English but maintained that proficiency in the language was not the ultimate measure of intelligence, achievement or leadership.
“Grammar won’t finish Nigeria. I might not understand the English language, but I understand Yoruba,” he said.
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.
Focus Shifts to Adult Learning and Communication
MC Oluomo’s decision to take English lessons has generated conversations about adult education, language proficiency and the importance of continuous learning, particularly among public figures.
His remarks have also drawn reactions from Nigerians on social media, with some applauding his willingness to improve his communication skills while others revisited earlier controversies surrounding his public speeches.
The NURTW president’s disclosure underscores the fact that learning can continue at any stage of life, regardless of one’s professional status or achievements.
