Imam, Ona-Alaafia Muslim Community Bradford
A Data Scientist, educator, mentor and community leader based in Bradford, UK. He serves as the Imam of Ona-Alaafia Muslim Community, a Nigerian Muslim community founded in the UK to provide a spiritual home and community hub for families seeking to maintain their Islamic faith, cultural identity and values. Based in Bradford, Ona-Alaafia promotes the practice of Islam according to the Qur’an and Sunnah while preserving Islamic culture, language and values among Nigerian Muslim families in the United Kingdom. The community’s work encompasses spiritual development, family life, youth engagement, education, welfare support and community unity, while encouraging positive engagement and integration within wider British society.
Through regular community programmes and monthly lectures at Al-Huda Mosque, Ona-Alaafia seeks to contribute positively to social cohesion, wellbeing and civic life in Bradford. Professionally, Yussuf works as a Data Scientist (Analytics Engineering & Data Solutions) at WM Morrisons Supermarket, where he applies data and technology to solve real-world business and supply chain challenges. He holds a BSc in Statistics and an MSc in Biostatistics, and has developed practical expertise across data analytics, SQL, data modelling, Python and analytics engineering. Yussuf is also passionate about education and creating opportunities through knowledge.
Through his independent data teaching initiatives, he trains aspiring data professionals and learners, helping them develop practical skills in data analytics and technology and supporting them in their journey towards employment and professional growth. At IOTB, an Islamic charity focused on training and empowering people through technology, Yussuf serves as the Lead Mentor for the Data Stack. He coordinates mentor activities, teaches fellows and supports learners in developing both technical and professional skills. He also delivers employability sessions to fellows across the wider faculty, helping learners understand how to transition from training into the workplace. Yussuf also plays a supervisory role in capstone projects, supporting students and mentors in approaching projects with professional standards, developing practical solutions and communicating their work effectively. His commitment to education extends to younger learners. Yussuf teaches Qur’an and Islamic studies to children and young people up to secondary-school age, helping them develop a strong foundation in faith, character, knowledge and personal responsibility. He believes that nurturing young people requires more than academic development; it also involves building confidence, identity, values and a sense of responsibility towards others. Across his roles in data, education, faith and community,
Yussuf is passionate about creating environments where young people and families can learn, develop confidence, retain their identity, access meaningful opportunities and contribute positively to the wider society. His approach is rooted in the belief that **education is a form of empowerment and that communities become stronger when knowledge, opportunity, values and service come together
