I’m taking English lessons to speak fluently — MC Oluomo

The President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, MC Oluomo, also known by his birth name Musiliu Akinsanya, has revealed that he is taking English language lessons to enhance his spoken language skills. This disclosure was made during a rally organized in support of President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid, where MC Oluomo interacted with Nollywood actor Adams Kehinde, popularly known as Lege Miami.

The announcement has garnered significant attention on social media platforms following the distribution of a video capturing their conversation. MC Oluomo and Lege Miami admitted to not being fluent in English, but MC Oluomo expressed his decision to take classes to improve his communication abilities. He further stated that his extensive international travel had not made him a proficient English speaker.

MC Oluomo also shared anecdotes about his children's academic and professional accomplishments, noting that they have careers in various fields within the United States. His children are nurses, a doctor, and an engineer, he mentioned. When he travels and encounters difficulties in expressing himself in English, MC Oluomo often relies on his children to represent him.

He emphasized that while his English proficiency might not be perfect, his primary language is Yoruba. In April 2025, MC Oluomo faced criticism online for mispronouncing the term "kudos" as "kundusi" during a public statement praising members of the union in Abuja. He responded to the criticism by acknowledging his lack of formal education and the challenges he faces in expressing himself in English.

Despite this, MC Oluomo dismissed the significance of English proficiency, stating that "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, both of whom are highly educated citizens of the United States and the United Kingdom.