Swimming got me a marine job in Dubai says a former jobless Nigerian

 

A once jobless Nigerian man, Philips Michael, has shared the inspiring journey of how he rose to become a Marine officer in Dubai, UAE.  In an interview with the Gulf News, Philips said when In an interview with the Gulf News, Philips said when he landed in Dubai in 2013, the only skill that he could offer for a job was swimming.  World Security provided him with training and support to further his ambitions. He picked up World Security because the salary offered was better and they promoted sporting activities. His trust proved to be in the right place and he never had to look for opportunity anywhere else. And World Security provided him with training and support to further his ambitions.

 

"When I joined as a lifeguard with zero experience, the company sent me for training at American Red Cross. I got my certificate and started on the job,” Philips said.

 

He started living his dream. Not long after, an internal vacancy was advertised. It was for the marine crew. He applied for it and was elected for the position Philip was then deployed and given on-the-job training by the company. As a marine crew, his job involved protecting the lives and property in the area and safeguarding the waterways, as well as controlling and managing access and preventing any illegal activities, for different clients.

 

As the marine crew, we were positioned in one place, our officers are the ones who go around and patrol the area,” he said.

 

Philips worked as a marine crew member for about two years. As the job became interesting, he decided to take a boat driver's license. He passed it and in 2016, he became a boat driver.

 

"I was always ambitious and wanted to advance my career further. I did some courses, in fitness training, and fire safety to improve my chances and competency. In 2019, I became Marine Office,” Philips said.

 

"Everything is in the hands of God. My next aim is to use my experience back home when I go back to my home country and establish a water sports and cruise company. That is my goal,” Philips says.

 

"I would like to take this opportunity to appreciate Akhilesh Nair, Head of Security Operation, Word Security, and Hamda Ateeq Rashed Harem Al Dhaheri, Head of QHSE, World Security, for their leadership, support, and continuing inspiration in my job,” Philips said.

 

"I should also thank World Security marine operation in charge Kalfan Sultan for believing in me. At first, he was a bit skeptical about me. Still, he gave me a chance to be part of his team,” he said.

 

Philips has a wife and three daughters living back home in Nigeria. 

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