Dr. Olufola Laguda is a graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife. He is also a fellow of the Institute of Marketing of Nigeria. He has attended several oversea courses, including a Leadership course at Oxford Brookes Business School, United Kingdom. He has over 19 years experience in International Businesses and Paints Marketing.

Dr. Olufola Laguda is a Christian and he is married with children.