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| # Suleiman Isah
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| **Suleiman Isah** (born 31 October 1986) is a Nigerian information technology professional, policy strategist, and public servant, currently serving as the **Honourable Commissioner for Communications Technology and Digital Economy** in [Niger State](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niger_State). He is recognised for his leadership in digital transformation, ICT policy, and e-governance in Nigeria.
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| ## Early Life and EducationÂ
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| Suleiman Isah was born on 31 October 1986 in Nigeria. He obtained a **BSc (Honours) in Computer Science and Information Technology** from [Igbinedion University Okada](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Igbinedion_University,_Okada), Edo State, and later earned an **MSc in Information Security and Digital Forensics** from the [University of East London](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_East_London).Â
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| ([Official Bio](https://suleimanisah.com/about/))
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| ## CareerÂ
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| ### Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS)Â
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| In 2012, Suleiman Isah joined the [Federal Inland Revenue Service (Nigeria)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Inland_Revenue_Service) as an IT Officer. He worked on enterprise network infrastructure projects, including **WAN and SAN deployment**, **wireless LAN implementation in over 100 locations**, and **information security audits**. He later served as **Technical Aide to the Head of Networks and Infrastructure**.Â
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| ([Source](https://suleimanisah.com/about/))
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| ### Upper Niger River Basin Development Authority (UNRBDA)Â
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| He served as **Special Assistant on Technical Matters** to the Managing Director, where he led IT modernization initiatives, fiscal efficiency programs, and capacity-building projects.Â
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| ([Source](https://suleimanisah.com/about/))
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| ### Niger State Internal Revenue Service (NSIRS)Â
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| Isah was appointed **Special Advisor on Digital Transformation and ICT**, driving the agency’s digital evolution, automation, and tech-enabled processes.Â
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| ([Source](https://suleimanisah.com/about/))
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| ### Honourable CommissionerÂ
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| Currently, Suleiman Isah serves as the **Commissioner for Communications Technology and Digital Economy, Niger State Government**, where he formulates digital policies, promotes e-governance, and implements technology infrastructure projects to accelerate the state’s digital economy agenda.Â
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| ([Official Website](https://suleimanisah.com/))
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| ## Expertise and CertificationsÂ
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| Isah specializes in:Â
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| - **Technology Modernization & Infrastructure**Â
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| - **Cybersecurity & Information Assurance**Â
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| - **Digital Strategy & Intelligence**Â
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| - **IT Governance & Digital Marketing**Â
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| He has obtained professional certifications and advanced training from:Â
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| - **Cisco Systems**, **Microsoft**, **EC-Council**, **RedHat**Â
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| - **Koenig (Dubai)**, **Entresoft (India)**, **Zoom Tech (India)**, **MIST Hyderabad**Â
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| - **Crown Agents UK**, **International Council of Management Consulting Institutes**, **International Business Management Institute**Â
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| ([Source](https://suleimanisah.com/about/))
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| He is also a:Â
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| - **Fellow** – [Institute of Management Consultants of Nigeria](https://www.imcnig.org/)Â
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| - **Member** – [British Computer Society](https://www.bcs.org/), [ISACA](https://www.isaca.org/), [Cybersecurity Experts Association of Nigeria](https://cean.org.ng/)Â
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| ## Public Engagement and VolunteeringÂ
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| - **Curator of TEDxMinna**, promoting innovation and tech discourse.Â
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| - **Entrepreneur Mentor** with [Fate Foundation](https://fatefoundation.org/).Â
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| - Volunteer for **Sickle Cell Aid Foundation (SCAF)** and **DevProNet**, supporting digital literacy and health-tech initiatives.Â
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| ([Source](https://suleimanisah.com/about/))
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| ## Publications and AdvocacyÂ
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| Isah writes on technology, governance, and digital inclusion. Notable articles on his blog include:Â
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| - *My Vision: A Digitally Literate Niger State Where No One Is Left Behind*Â
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| - *A First-of-Its-Kind Digital Intervention in Passport Processing in Nigeria*Â
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| ([Blog](https://suleimanisah.com/))
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| ## See AlsoÂ
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| - [Niger State](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niger_State)Â
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| - [Federal Inland Revenue Service](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Inland_Revenue_Service)Â
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| - [University of East London](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_East_London)Â
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| - [Igbinedion University Okada](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Igbinedion_University,_Okada)Â
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| - [ISACA](https://www.isaca.org/)Â
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| ## External LinksÂ
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| - [Official Website](https://suleimanisah.com/)Â
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| - [SpeakerHub Profile](https://speakerhub.com/speaker/suleiman-isah)Â
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| - [LinkedIn Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/suleimanisah/)
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