High Chief Michael Orobosa Ubogu, who runs MICURA SERVICES LTD in Nigeria, was all smiles recently because his brainchild despite all odds was thirteen years this February. Precisely the 7th of February, 2020.
The amiable CEO, who counted globally acclaimed Dangote brand asone of his former employers, had left to forge his own path and counted his blessings at this stage of his entrepreneurship.
The son of teachers from Delta State, Nigeria, who came from a humble background, is also renowned for his philanthropy and support for grassroots football, maintains a hardworking mantra from his background has helped in shaping him into who he is today. A graduate of Personnel Management and Industrial Relations of the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University, Chief Michael keeps a low profile yet top service delivery of his esteemed company does the talking for him. MICURA SERVICES LTD with it’s headquarters in Apapa, Lagos is a top player in the Nigerian maritime sector and at it’s 13th anniversary is already a juggernaut.
Chief Michael Orobosa Ubogu took time out of his busy schedule to share a few words with Titi Oshunlalu recently. Excerpts.
Q: What prompted you to become an Entrepreneur?
A: I worked for a few people and it was in my time at Dangote that I reflected and asked myself if hard work and a place in education are the same. I concluded they weren’t hence went back to school to get my degree, rose up to management level in the company before resigning to start MICURA SERVICES LTD and the rest is history.
Q: You are also known for your philanthropy.
A: Personally, I don’t speak much on a lot of what we do to give back to the society but as someone that came from nothing, it’s important to uplift others. We have foundations that are involved in various philanthropy and many find out when they come across it but I can tell you we are always involved in the society.
Q: MiCURA SERVICES is 13, you must be proud. Kindly list your services for the those who do not know.
A: I am very happy and ofcourse proud of our team. We are into equipment leasing, technical outsourcing, stevedoring and port operations
Q: Message to your clients?
A: Thanks for your patronage over the years, we promise to continue to deliver top services that are worth your while. Thanks for being with us on our 13th year and we hope to see you on this journey for many years to come.God bless you.
Q: What advice can you give to those hoping to start their own company?
A: I will say when you set your goals, believe in them, pursue them logically and the sky is the limit.
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