Mr. Suleman Salifu

Mr. Suleman Salifu is an accomplished professional with over fifteen (15) years experience in telecommunications and Information Technology network infrastructure.

As a result-oriented telecoms professional, he has served as a project lead for customer support projects and the roll-out of mission critical projects in volatile locations across Africa and the Middle East.

Prior to his appointment as Deputy Director General, Technical Operations of the National Communications Authority (NCA), Ghana, from 2016 to 2024, he served as the Field Operations Services Coordinator at Constro EPC Ltd., Ghana. In this role, he coordinated the strategic business development drive of the Organisation and the roll-out of new customer Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) and satellite earth station projects.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Salifu worked with Networkshop Ltd., Ghana, as a Senior Field Operations Engineer from 2009 to 2015, where he led major VSAT and satellite earth station hub roll-outs in Afghanistan (US Military bases), Somalia, Somaliland, South Sudan, Eritrea, Congo Republic, Congo DRC, Gabon, Senegal, Cote d’Ivoire, Nigeria, Benin, Niger, Chad, Mali, Zimbabwe, Madagascar, Togo, Burkina Faso, Central Africa Republic and Cameroon.

Mr. Salifu holds an MSc in Engineering Project Management from Coventry University and a Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication Engineering from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). His ongoing professional development includes certifications in Lean Six Sigma (Green & Black Belt), Project Management Professional (PMP), and Business Analysis. He has received specialised training in VSAT installation, cybersecurity, data analysis, and renewable energy systems, further strengthening his technical capabilities.

Beyond his professional career, Mr. Salifu is actively involved in community initiatives which reflects his commitment to leadership and service beyond the telecommunications industry.