Photos: UAE's first female food delivery driver is a Nigerian, Gift Solomon

A UAE pizza company claims to have made a slice of history by hiring the country's first female food delivery driver.

Gift Solomon moved to the Emirates from Nigeria five years ago to make money for her family. She works as an assistant manager for Freedom Pizza in Dubai, and has chosen to also work on the delivery side of the business. 

She said she was passionate about her work, and enjoyed being out on the road. 

“The best time for me to actually think is when I’m driving; it’s a time to think about everything, about home, about where I was before. When I’m on the road, I’m free," she said. 

"Delivering food is not just about delivering to people. For me, it’s an opportunity to be part of someone’s day.” She does not believe the role is the prerogative of men. 

"I really want to see more women join me. Instead of saying 'Hey brother' when I’m out on the Freedom bike, I want to say, 'Hey sister, I am doing it. You can too.'” 

The pizza company, in a statement to The National, confirmed it was the only organisation employing a female motorbike delivery driver.