Mohammed Gausu Yusif, a Ghanaian currently based in Australia, has shared his remarkable journey from humble beginnings in Ghana to working in the automotive industry abroad. Speaking in an interview on SVTV Africa’s Daily Hustle Worldwide show, he opened up about the struggles and determination that shaped his path.
Mohammed left Ghana in 2011, initially moving to Dubai for work before his company later transferred him to Australia, where he currently resides.
Reflecting on his early life, Mohammed said he grew up with his grandmother after losing his mother in primary three.
“I wasn’t the best student in class, but I was okay. After completing high school in 2002, there was no money to continue my education. The following year, my uncle sent me to a technical school in Mampong where I studied building, construction, and technical drawing,” he recalled.
After school, he joined an oil company in Accra as an attachment worker.
“I started as an intern and within six months, I was promoted to a technician. I gained experience with tools, oil changes, and mechanical work, but the salary was small,” he said.
Unfortunately, Mohammed lost his job after a work-related incident, but he used his savings to purchase two plots of land and continued supporting his younger sister.
A friend living in Dubai later helped him secure a visa and move there for better opportunities.
“In Dubai, I got an interview with Mercedes-Benz, but because I was on a visit visa, I couldn’t work permanently. I later enrolled in an automotive diploma program, and that qualification opened many doors for me,” he shared.
After completing his diploma, Mohammed’s company transferred him to Abu Dhabi and eventually to Australia when a new opportunity arose.
“When the company expanded to Australia and Canada, they needed people with automotive diplomas. That’s how I was moved to Australia,” he explained.
Today, Mohammed earns a comfortable income, receiving a weekly salary and an annual income exceeding $76,000, though he hinted he now earns even more.
He also returns to Ghana regularly to visit family and friends and continues to inspire young people.
“I always encourage Ghanaians to take technical education seriously. It opens doors globally,” he advised.
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