The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) 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 Chamber, assumes office after Idahosa, who led the Chamber since December 7, 2023.
The election was announced by the Director-General of LCCI, Dr. Chinyere Almona, during the Chamber’s 137th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at Commerce House, Victoria Island, Lagos.
She described Kupoluyi as “an accomplished professional with an exceptional record of leadership, dedication, and service across engineering services, trade promotion, and industry development.”
Dr. Almona added that Kupoluyi’s presidency is expected to strengthen the Chamber’s role in policy advocacy and business development.
“We are confident that his leadership will further enhance the Chamber’s position as a leading advocate for sound business policies,” she said.
Kupoluyi brings over 40 years of experience spanning power engineering, facilities management, renewable energy, and commerce.
He began his career at the Federal Ministry of Communications in 1979, later rising to General Manager positions at Honeywell Enterprises Ltd. and Witt & Busch Ltd. In 1995, he founded Universal Power Systems Nigeria Limited, where he currently serves as Managing Director and CEO.
A Chartered Engineer in the United Kingdom, Kupoluyi also holds an MBA in Technology Management from Olabisi Onabanjo University and completed a Senior Management Course at the University of Manchester.
His professional affiliations include Fellowship of the Institute of Management Consultants and membership of the Institution of Electrical Engineers (UK).
Within the LCCI, he has served as Chairman of the Science & Engineering Group, Chairman of the Trade Promotion Board, and Deputy President.
Under his leadership, the Trade Promotion Board introduced the Tech Hub Project and the 2022 free-entry initiative, boosting innovation and participation at the Lagos International Trade Fair.
Kupoluyi is also recognized for his community and church service, receiving awards including the ECOWAS International Gold Award, the Rotary International Entrepreneurship Service Award, and the Gold Award for Excellence in Business Practice.
