The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry has elected Leye Kupoluyi as its 44th President and Chairman of Council, following the completion of Gabriel Idahosa’s tenure. Kupoluyi, an engineer and former Deputy President of the LCCI, takes over from Idahosa, who was elected on December 7, 2023.
The election was announced by the Director-General of LCCI, Dr Chinyere Almona, at the Chamber’s 137th Annual General Meeting held on Thursday at Commerce House, Victoria Island, Lagos. Almona stated that Kupoluyi was elected after a duly conducted election and described him as an accomplished professional with an exceptional record of leadership, dedication, and service across engineering services, trade promotion, and industry development.
Kupoluyi has over four decades of experience in power engineering, facilities management, renewable energy, and commerce. He founded Universal Power Systems Nigeria Limited in 1995 and serves as Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer. He is a Chartered Engineer in the United Kingdom and holds an MBA in Technology Management from Olabisi Onabanjo University.
Within the LCCI, Kupoluyi has held several leadership roles, including Chairman of the Science & Engineering Group and Chairman of the Trade Promotion Board. He led the Trade Promotion Board to accomplish notable feats, including introducing the Tech Hub Project and the 2022 free-entry initiative, which boosted participation and innovation at the Lagos International Trade Fair.
The LCCI expressed confidence that Kupoluyi’s emergence will deepen its role in policy advocacy and business development. Almona stated that Kupoluyi has consistently contributed his expertise and provided valuable insights during strategic deliberations, and his presidency will further strengthen the Chamber’s role as a leading advocate for sound business policies and practices.
Kupoluyi’s election reflects the Chamber’s recognition of his commitment to its ideals, policy advocacy efforts, and the promotion of a more competitive environment for Nigerian businesses. He is expected to build on the Chamber’s efforts to promote trade and industry development in Nigeria, and his leadership is seen as a significant step towards achieving this goal. With his extensive experience and leadership skills, Kupoluyi is well-positioned to drive the LCCI’s mission to promote and protect the interests of its members and the Nigerian business community.