A Ghanaian man known as Baba, who currently lives in Quebec, Montreal (Canada), has shared his inspiring journey from doing delivery work in Ghana to becoming a successful welder in Canada. Speaking in an interview on SVTV Africa’s Daily Hustle Worldwide show with DJ Nyaami, Baba revealed how determination, humility, and skill transformed his life.
Baba, who has lived in Canada for a year, recounted how his migration journey began after returning from Dubai, where things didn’t go as planned.
“Back in Ghana, I was doing delivery work in Takoradi. I moved to Dubai, but it didn’t work out, so I returned to Ghana and continued doing courier services. My brother encouraged me to stay and start the visa process again, and within three months, I got the visa to Canada,” he explained.
He revealed that delivery jobs in Ghana pay well, but many people shy away from them because of pride.
“There’s money in delivery work, but most people are shy to do it. When I came back from Dubai and started delivery again, my friends laughed at me. They said, ‘How can you return from Dubai to do delivery?’ But I didn’t care because it paid well,” Baba said.
Before learning welding, Baba once worked in galamsey (illegal mining), but he quit after a dangerous encounter with soldiers. He then decided to learn welding in Takoradi.
“In 2016, I was doing galamsey until one night some soldiers raided the site, so I left. I went to Takoradi to learn welding for three years. Later, I went to Takoradi Polytechnic to advance my welding skills and got my certificate,” he said.
That decision later changed his life. When he moved to Canada in 2024, the same welding skill opened doors for him.
“The welding I learned in Ghana is what’s making me money now in Canada. I’m an electric welder, but my first job here was mid-welding. I used my Takoradi experience and passed the test, so they hired me,” Baba said proudly.
He added that in Canada, skilled workers like welders, electricians, and technicians earn more than many white-collar workers.
“There’s more money in skilled jobs here than for doctors, hotel workers, or waiters. We work on containers, build and repair them, rent some, and sell others,” he revealed.
Despite the good earnings, Baba cautioned Ghanaians not to think life abroad is easy.
“Canada is abroad but not heaven. Learn a trade before you travel. When you come here with a skill, you’ll build your life faster. Life abroad is 50/50, so don’t sell all your property just to travel,” he advised.
Baba further explained that wages in Canada start from $17 an hour, but experienced workers earn much more.
“If you start at $25 an hour, within three months, they’ll increase your pay. There’s opportunity here, but you must come prepared,” he concluded.
Baba’s story serves as a powerful reminder that success abroad depends not on luck, but on hard work, skills, and the courage to start small.
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