Ghanaian Engineer, Ing. Shaibu Abdul Kadri, Shares His Journey from Poultry Installations in Ghana to International Contracts in DR Congo
Ing. Shaibu Abdul Kadri, a Ghanaian engineer based in Ghana, recently appeared again on SVTV Africa’s Daily Hustle Worldwide with DJ Nyaami, where he shared updates on his remarkable journey in the poultry installation industry.
Shaibu, who specializes in automated poultry system installations, revealed that he recently secured a major contract in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
After his previous appearance on SVTV Africa, Shaibu traveled to China, where he met the company executives he had been working with remotely. “When I got to the factory, I was surprised to see a Ghana flag displayed there—they said it was because of me,” he said proudly.
During his time in China, he met with several CEOs who later sent him back to Congo to help resolve technical issues on one of their farms. “I used 45 days to complete a 10,000-bird fully automated battery cage system—each cage was 67 meters long. There were many challenges, but I focused on delivering results,” he said.
Upon arriving in Congo, he was immediately sent to the farm. “The man told me he would pay $100 a day. It wasn’t easy, but my goal was to finish before the 45-day deadline. He initially gave me $600, which I spent on the workers so they could stay motivated. We worked overtime and under pressure, and I managed to complete the project in 43 days in Lubumbashi,” he recounted.
Despite the poor food and tough conditions, Shaibu remained focused. “I never complained—I just wanted the job done right,” he said.
Currently, he and his team are installing equipment on the Michel Camp Road in Ghana, but he expressed concern that it’s becoming harder to find young trainees interested in learning technical work. “The youth these days don’t want to learn hands-on jobs. Even my apprentice earns ₵50 a day plus lunch, and my technicians make ₵100 a day with food included,” he explained.
Shaibu added that a Ghanaian based in Dubai recently reached out, saying he wanted to return home and train under him. “I told him I’ll pay him well to oversee some of the jobs since he’s an auto electrician,” he shared.
When asked about his motivation, Shaibu said money is not his main concern. “I don’t complain about money because I make it all the time,” he said confidently. “For one battery cage installation, I usually charge 15% of the equipment’s total cost, though it’s negotiable.”
Reflecting on his personal life, Shaibu smiled and concluded, “Life is good. I have two wives, and I’m grateful for how far I’ve come.”
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