Dr. Muda Yusuf is the immediate past Director General of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI). He is an economist and has contributed immensely to the national economic discourse through his research-based analysis of policies of government as they affect various sectors of the economy. He is currently the Founder/CEO of the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise [CPPE], an NGO committed to the ideals of free enterprise and private sector development.

Dr. Yusuf obtained Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Economics from the University of Ilorin, Nigeria and University of Lagos, Nigeria respectively. He has a Masters Degree in Business Research from the Swiss Business School, Switzerland. He also holds a Doctorate degree in Business Administration from Swiss Business School, Switzerland. He has good understanding and competence in Business and Corporate Strategy.  He is an alumnus of the Lagos Business School, having attended the Advanced Management Programme of the school.

He has participated in numerous high-level public policy advocacy dialogues at both the federal and state levels with the aim of fostering a conducive environment for private sector development in the Nigerian economy.  He is a leading advocate of an enabling environment for the Nigerian private sector and has a vast knowledge and exposure on Business Research, Policy and Regulatory issues affecting business.

Dr. Muda Yusuf has attended numerous prestigious courses, conferences and seminars both locally and internationally.