Najeem Usman Yasin
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| Born | Najeem Usman Yasin 15 April 1956 Offa, Kwara State |
| Citizenship | Nigeria |
| Alma mater | Taraba State University |
| Occupation | Trade unionists |
| Organization(s) | National Union of Road Transport Workers, Nigeria Labour Congress,International Transport Workers’ Federation |
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| Title | Makama Gusau |
Board member of | National Union of Road Transport Workers |
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Alhaji Dr. Najeem Usman Yasin (born 15 April 1956) popularly known as Najeem Yasin is a Nigerian trade unionist and a member of the Board of Trustees of the National Union of Road Transport Workers. Prior to his appointment, he had previously served two terms as national president of National Union of Road Transport Workers and as Deputy President of the Nigeria Labour Congress.[1][2]
Early life and education
Najeem Yasin was born to the family of Alhaji Usman Akanji Abiola Yasin and her mother is Alhaja Asande Usman Yasin on 15 April 1956 in Zamfara, Nigeria. He originally hails from Offa. He was a former National president of Offa Descendants Union and the Makama of Gusau[3] he was honoured with Doctorate degree at Taraba State University[4]
Career
Yasin is a Nigerian trade unionist and businessman. He was the Chief Executive Officer of Yasin Travel and Tour. He is currently serving as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the National Union of Road Transport Workers.[5] He previously served two terms as President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers[6] and as National Vice President of the Nigeria Labour Congress.[7] He started his career in transport as a conductor in the old Sokoto State, now under Zamfara State, before becoming a driver and later joining the union executive as State Organizing Secretary and then as State Secretary prior to his emergence as the National President of the union.[3]
International
Yasin has served as the Vice President of the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and Chairman of the ITF African Region[1]
References
- 1 2 Kasali, Kazeem (14 March 2018). "NURTW chairman emerges Vice President of International Transport Federation". Trending News. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
- ↑ "NLC intervenes in crisis between Lagos NURTW and national body". Pulse Nigeria. 13 March 2022. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
- 1 2 Nation, The (6 March 2015). "My father predicted my present position on his deathbed— NURTW National President Yasin". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
- ↑ Victor Gai (31 January 2022). "Taraba University Graduates 8585 Students, Gets First Doctorate Graduate". Daily Asset Online. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
- ↑ Oyekunle, Jide (11 March 2024). "BREAKING: Court Affirms Baruwa As NURTW President, Declares Agbede-led Caretaker Committee Illegal". Independent. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
- ↑ "Baruwa Condemns MC Oluomo's Inauguration As NURTW President". Leadership. 2026.
- ↑ "NLC-National Administrative Council (NAC) Members". Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). Retrieved 10 April 2026.