It has been 7 years since the duo of Adetayo Bamiduro and Chinedu Azodoh, and later, Guy-Bertrand Njoya, assembled a team that embarked on the journey to revolutionize Africa’s mobility.
The journey to provide better transport services for Africa has been a long and arduous one, especially due to the volatility of Africa’s policy-making. Despite this, the journey has been laced with numerous achievements and pioneering successes.
We see MAX at 7 through the eyes of MAX Champions (its Drivers). A distinctive thread in the tapestry of MAX to see how that initial notion has blossomed into thousands of livelihoods and unimaginable impact.
Champion Afeez Monsurat
Meet Monsurat, a 32yr old woman and MAX Champion. She started with MAX in the early days of 2021. She is one Champion we are proud of.
Here’s Monsurat’s story:
“Since I joined MAX, my income has increased, and I’ve started to settle my bills and take care of my family. I am grateful to MAX for giving me the opportunity to provide for my family. “
Like Monsurat, there are several other women who are MAX Champions and are the only providers for their families. Being Champions has improved their quality of life and provided them with financial security, leading to more opportunities.
We at MAX are all rooting for you, Monsurat. Keep living your best life.
Meet Champion Olukojo Damola Quadri
Quadri is in his late 20s. He joined MAX in 2019 and is one of the champions in Oyo state. Here’s MAX through his eyes;
“It was like a dream before my eyes. I thought it was a joke.
I asked what the daily return rate was. I was told it was 3,000 NGN daily from Mondays to Fridays, while Saturdays and Sundays are left for us to work and earn for ourselves.
In 2016, I heard about MAX on the internet that they were giving out bikes to work. It motivated me, but I didn’t know how to ride a motorcycle.
My name is Olukojo Damola Quadri. I am a safety officer. I am an Oyo state indigene.
In 2019, when I heard that they were giving out tricycles to work out, I needed to come to see how the process worked. I applied for it since no down payment was required.
I wondered how it would be possible since, at the time, a tricycle cost 900,000 NGN and they weren’t requesting a down payment. Other people were requesting 700,000 NGN. When I was told that there was no down payment, I didn’t believe it. I thought it was a lie. But I am the kind of person who finds things out for myself before believing or even telling other people.
When I got to MAX, I was told to bring a guarantor. The guarantor wasn’t even asked to come to the office; a call was placed through to my guarantor for confirmation.
I was only told to bring his passport photograph and a means of identification.
I did as instructed and the next day, I was told that they placed a call through to my guarantor and next of kin to confirm if the information I gave was genuine.
The week hadn’t even run out when I received a call from them that I should come to pick up my tricycle.
I asked how much I should bring along, I was told to come with nothing. I was told all the necessary papers and documents have been signed. And I was given the tricycle.
I am thankful to MAX for the privilege”.
Champion Alakija Samuel
My name is Michael Alakija Samuel, I joined MAX on August 27, 2021. I heard about MAX way before then. I had applied for a test earlier, but I didn’t pass. About 2 years later, a friend from church mentioned that he had gotten his bike from MAX at the Eleyele office. He motivated me and allowed me to practice with his bike.
The next day, I applied again. This time I got in and I have been with MAX since then.
They have helped with the servicing and maintenance of the motorcycle. They also have a town hall meeting every month where we can speak our minds and talk about challenges. They even give us refreshments during these meetings.
I am very thankful to MAX for having us. Because if not for MAX, people would have been walking on the streets with nothing. But, you also look at it. A lot of people are living well today.
So, I want to say thank you, MAX for helping us today in Ibadan. And I am imploring everyone to take advantage of the benefits that are going on. Don’t think that being a Champion is difficult. You will see that it is easy.
The people working at MAX are fantastic as long as you make your payment as when due. The people working at MAX are wonderful people, and I know you will enjoy them. I only remit 1,350 NGN daily excluding the weekends.
Through mobility, MAX is touching lives and raising living standards, one champion, community, and region at a time. It is in enriching lives that MAX finds her being.
Within Africa’s grassroots, we see the potential to enrich lives. MAX is constantly on the search, finding diamonds in the rough, and providing individuals opportunities to thrive. We exist to fulfil dreams, one champion at a time.
*Disclaimer: Some of the dialogue was transcribed from Yoruba and may not convey the exact tone of the speaker.
