How I went from selling pepper to bagging a PhD and owning houses in Canada and US – Dr. Adeola Olubamiji Henry

I am The first African Biochemical Engineer (PhD), Dr Adeola Olubamiji has shared her grass to grace to story and the challenges she experienced on her rise to the top of her chosen field.

Dr. Olubamiji has narrated how she left Nigeria where she was selling pepper to Finland, where she did some menial jobs like cleaning and finally to Canada to do her PhD, join a fortune 500 company and buy two houses – one in Canada, another in US. She also opened up about life being tough for her even while she was at Finland up until she moved to Canada.

Sharing her life story via series of tweets on May 17, Dr. Adeola wrote; “On this day 8 years ago, I arrived in Canada Flag of Canada! Full of aspirations, hope, and excitement! I believed I had reached the land flowing with “milk and honey” and my place of rest. A place where nothing will stop me.

I had relocated from Finland where I obtained my MSc and worked for 4.5 years as a cleaner. I remembered throwing in the towel one day and saying it was enough and needed to leave Finland. So technically, arriving in Canada meant another chance at life.

I arrived as a student at the University of Sask. While still in my PhD program, I became a Canadian Permanent Resident. And a few years later, a Canadian Citizen. Although it hasn’t been all rosy in Canada, as I needed to still put in the work, I won’t have it another way. “The cleaner from Finland, sales girl at Sephora and pepperseller now own homes in CA and US, leading an innovative technology in a Fortune 500 company and helping 100s of others achieve their dreams.

Thank you Canada! For the scholarships, and for allowing my dreams come true “You are forever my home! And will be the country of my children! Glad that I can live the best of both worlds (yes, those are my passports and we are working on the third one Smiling face with open mouth and cold sweat).

What would have happened if I didn’t take the risk? “ If I had stayed back in Finland as a cleaner or didn’t even leave Nigeria? Instead of complaining and blaming the government, get on with the action. Please don’t die with your skills and talents. Don’t waste your prime waiting for a chance or a change.

Tomorrow isn’t guaranteed and Canadian laws do change frequently. Therefore, you need to do this now. Do it for your children, do it because you too deserve a shot at really having a rewarding career. And yes, Nigeria will later come and claim you like they come to claim us.

“Next Friday on Quarantine With Dr. Addy, Let’s Talk About Relocation To Canada! What your options are based on your age, your status, experience and education. Yes, you are welcome here! Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise, you too can live that dream. #MyCanada #Anniversary”

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