Mr. AMIN AMIDU SULEMANI, INGÉNIEUR
Commissioner for Infrastructure, Energy, and Digitalization
The Honorable Amin Amidu Sulemani is a distinguished Ghanaian engineer, diplomat, legislator, and public administrator with more than three decades of experience in public service, infrastructure development, governance, international relations, and regional cooperation. He brings to the ECOWAS Commission extensive national and international experience, as well as solid technical and political expertise relevant to the Community’s agenda in the areas of infrastructure, energy, and digital transformation.
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The Honorable Amin Amidu Sulemani is a distinguished Ghanaian engineer, diplomat, legislator, and public administrator with more than three decades of experience in public service, infrastructure development, governance, international relations, and regional cooperation. He brings to the ECOWAS Commission extensive national and international experience, as well as solid technical and political expertise relevant to the Community’s agenda in the areas of infrastructure, energy, and digital transformation.
M. Sulemani est titulaire d’une licence en génie mécanique de l’Université des sciences et technologies Kwame Nkrumah (KNUST) et d’un master en gestion du développement de l’Université du Ghana/GIMPA. Sa formation d’ingénieur, conjuguée à une vaste expérience dans l’administration publique et la gestion du développement, a façonné son approche des infrastructures et du développement économique.
Engineer Sulemani began his political career in the early 1980s and served as a member of Parliament for the former Sissala district from 1993 to 2001. Following the 2012 legislative elections, he returned to Parliament as a member representing the Sissala-West district. His experience in the National Assembly has enabled him to acquire strong expertise in democratic governance, public policy, and national development.
He has also held several senior positions within the Ghanaian government. As Regional Minister for the Upper West and Upper East regions of Ghana, he played a leading role in regional development and decentralized governance, with a particular focus on infrastructure, public services, and inclusive local economic development.
From 2009 to 2012, Engineer Sulemani served as Ghana’s Ambassador to the Arab Republic of Egypt, where he represented Ghana’s interests and helped strengthen bilateral, economic, and diplomatic relations. This assignment enriched his experience in international engagement, partnership development, and cooperation in the field of investment.
In 2013, he was appointed Minister of Roads and Highways, providing strategic direction for Ghana’s road infrastructure sector. He was responsible for overseeing the planning, development, and maintenance of essential transportation infrastructure, as well as coordinating with government agencies, development partners, and other stakeholders to promote national connectivity and economic development.
In his capacity as Commissioner for Infrastructure, Energy, and Digitalization at the ECOWAS Commission, Mr. Sulemani will draw on his engineering expertise, political leadership, ministerial experience, and diplomatic skills to strengthen regional integration. His portfolio plays a crucial role in the development of regional transport corridors and infrastructure networks, the promotion of energy cooperation and access to sustainable energy, and the acceleration of digital infrastructure development and innovation.
With his multidisciplinary experience and longstanding commitment to public service, the Honorable Engineer Amin Amidu Sulemani is well-positioned to make a significant contribution to building a more connected, energy-secure, digitized, resilient, and prosperous West Africa.