Late Alh. Yusuf Maitama
Founding legacyTmyola Import & Export Nigeria Limited was established over four decades ago by Late Alhaji Yusuf Maitama, a respected business titan, devoted philanthropist, and visionary leader who transformed a modest dream into a far-reaching enterprise.
Originally founded in the early 1980s as a travel agency in the heart of Kano, the company evolved under his careful stewardship into a dynamic import and export powerhouse, bridging Nigeria to key global markets such as China, India, Turkey, Dubai, Egypt, and beyond.
Through his foresight, dedication, and business intelligence, Alhaji Yusuf Maitama laid the strong foundation on which Tmyola proudly stands today. From the outset, he envisioned a company that would empower Nigerian entrepreneurs to access international goods and markets while ensuring affordability, reliability, and transparency.
He aspired for Tmyola to become a platform for employment generation and ethical logistics services, where integrity and customer satisfaction came before commercial gain. His approach was grounded in fairness, truthfulness, and moral uprightness, believing that service delivered with honesty would always outlast shortcuts or deceit.
The core values, mission, and guiding principles of Tmyola today are a direct reflection of his leadership. His honesty, resilience, and relentless pursuit of excellence shaped the company's operational culture and reputation. His desire was to build a company that would outlive him and serve as a beacon of excellence for generations to come.
Today, under the capable leadership of his brethren, his vision continues to expand, touching lives across borders and lifting Tmyola Import & Export into global relevance. More than just a businessman, Alhaji Yusuf Maitama was deeply compassionate and religiously devoted. He mentored many young people, generously sharing his time, resources, and knowledge.
His character, built on truthfulness and selflessness, remains the moral compass of Tmyola Import & Export to this day. Allah ya jikansa da rahama, ameen.