Suleiman Isah is a technology leader and public sector innovator who served as the
Honourable Commissioner for Communications Technology and Digital Economy in Niger
State. During his tenure, he led the state’s first digital transformation drive—expanding
broadband access, improving public service delivery through e-governance, and creating
inclusive opportunities for youth and women in the digital economy.
Under his leadership, Niger State achieved major milestones, including the digitalisation of
secondary health facilities, an AI-powered home-based civil service recruitment system, and
the removal of Right-of-Way charges to encourage broadband investment. He also launched
Techsis, a program promoting women in tech, and introduced digital literacy programs in
local languages for artisans, traders, and internally displaced persons.
Before joining the state cabinet, Suleiman served as Special Adviser on Digital
Transformation at the Niger State Internal Revenue Service, where he automated tax
processes and modernised revenue administration. His earlier career includes roles at the
Upper Niger River Basin Development Authority and the Federal Inland Revenue Service
(FIRS), where he worked on enterprise network management, cybersecurity, and IT
modernisation across 197 offices nationwide.
Suleiman holds an MSc in Information Security and Digital Forensics from the University of
East London and a BSc in Computer Science and Information Technology from Igbinedion
University, Okada. He is a member of the Nigeria Computer Society and the British
Computer Society, with professional certifications including CEH, RHCE, and MCITP.
Passionate about innovation, digital inclusion, and governance reform, Suleiman continues to
advocate for technology-driven development across Nigeria
