The inspiring journey of Fomba Trawally, who turned determination and faith into Liberia’s first paper manufacturing company.
Born in Lofa County in 1971, Fomba learned resilience from his hardworking mother, who sold goods in the local market. After her passing, he left school to support his family, selling slippers in Monrovia’s streets.
Through perseverance and vision, he transformed humble beginnings into National Toiletries Inc. — a proud symbol of Liberian innovation, hard work, and hope.
In 1989, when the civil war broke out in Liberia, Fomba and his family fled to The Gambia as refugees. Life in exile was not easy, but it strengthened his resolve to overcome hardship and build something meaningful.
After the war, he returned home with just $200 in his pocket — and a heart full of hope. With that small amount, he started selling slippers again, pushing a wheelbarrow through the streets of Monrovia. His honesty, humility, and dedication quickly earned him loyal customers and growing success.
Within a year, Fomba $200 business grew into $3,000 — a reflection of his commitment and hard work. By 2005, he had opened three retail stores across Liberia, selling imported tissues, cosmetics, and hygiene products from Turkey, China, Ivory Coast, and the United States.
But Fomba had a bigger dream — not just to sell products from abroad, but to manufacture them in Liberia and create opportunities for his people.
In 2010, that dream became reality when he founded National Toiletries Inc., Liberia’s first paper manufacturing company. Starting small, Fomba built a brand rooted in quality, honesty, and national pride.
His mission was simple but powerful — to produce world-class hygiene products locally, reduce import dependence, & empower Liberians through job creation & self-reliance.
Today, National Toiletries Inc. stands as a symbol of what determination and faith can achieve. From a humble beginning to a proudly Liberian brand, the company continues to grow — manufacturing quality tissues, napkins, and hygiene products trusted across homes, schools, and businesses nationwide.
Through Fomba’s leadership, National Toiletries has not only improved hygiene standards but also inspired a generation of young Liberian entrepreneurs to believe that success is possible through hard work, honesty, and persistence.
From the streets of Monrovia to the shelves of homes and offices across Liberia, National Toiletries Inc. is more than a company — it’s a story of resilience, growth, & national pride.
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