Abdelaziz Saidu

Abdelaziz Saidu is an accomplished technology executive and business leader with over two decades of experience in information and communications technology, telecommunications, systems engineering and digital transformation. He currently serves as the Country General Manager for Cisco in Nigeria and Ghana, where he provides strategic leadership for the company's operations, business development and technology partnerships across both markets.

His professional career spans enterprise networking, cybersecurity, telecommunications infrastructure and technology solutions development across Sub-Saharan Africa. Before assuming his current position, he served as Leader of Systems Engineering for West and East Africa at Cisco, overseeing technical teams and supporting the design and implementation of technology solutions for organisations in the public and private sectors. His experience covers several industries, including government, financial services, healthcare and education.

In his current role, Mr. Saidu leads Cisco's engagement with government institutions, enterprise customers and technology partners to advance digital transformation and strengthen regional technology infrastructure. His strategic priorities include the adoption of artificial intelligence, secure networking, cybersecurity, cloud technologies and digital resilience. He has championed the development of AI-ready infrastructure and technology solutions that support organisational efficiency, business competitiveness and economic growth.

Mr. Saidu has also contributed to initiatives aimed at expanding digital literacy and developing technology talent across West Africa. He has supported Cisco Networking Academy's partnerships with educational institutions and government agencies, including collaborations with Nigeria's National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Ghana-India Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence in ICT (GI-KACE). In July 2026, he participated in the celebration of Cisco Networking Academy's achievement of reaching one million learners in Nigeria, an important milestone in expanding access to industry-relevant digital skills.

He has further supported partnerships focused on preparing young Africans for employment in the digital economy, including Cisco's collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) under the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme. Through these engagements, he has advocated for practical technology education, professional certification and stronger collaboration between industry and educational institutions.

Mr. Saidu has undertaken business and management studies at the Quantic School of Business and Technology. His professional background combines technical engineering expertise with regional business leadership and experience in technology strategy.

Abdelaziz Saidu remains a strong advocate for digital inclusion, technological innovation and the development of Africa's digital economy. He continues to promote investment in secure digital infrastructure, workforce development and technology partnerships that expand opportunities for individuals, businesses and institutions across West Africa.