Nigeria, July 14 -- The President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Musiliu "MC Oluomo" Akinsanya, has reflected on his rise from a bus conductor to one of Nigeria's most influential transport union leaders.

MC Oluomo spoke at the 50th golden jubilee birthday celebration of Islamic singer Hafsat Adegoke and the unveiling of her new album, which Fuji musician Saheed Osupa attended.

The transport union leader, who has repeatedly faced public ridicule over his spoken English and educational background, said practical experience had given him a greater understanding than many people with university degrees.

MC Oluomo also pointed to his children's achievements as proof that his lack of formal schooling did not stop h...