Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami), PhD is the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Prof. Ibrahim obtained a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science (B.Tech), from the Federal University of Technology, known as the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, and proceeded to acquire two Masters Degrees from the same institution in quick succession. One in Computer Science (MSc) and the other, an MBA in Technology Management. His scholarly pursuits then led him to the Robert Gordon University Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom, where he obtained a Doctorate in Computer Information Systems. He is also a Professor of Cybersecurity, with the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria.

Prior to his appointment as the Minister, he was the Director General (DG)/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), which has a strong mandate on Research, Regulation, and Development in Information Technology.

Prof. Ibrahim is currently the Chief Digital Officer of the Federation, based on the National Policy for Virtual Engagements in Federal Public Institutions. He has also been Chairman and member of several Presidential and Inter-Ministerial Committees, including the Chairman, Committee on Citizen Data Management and Harmonisation sub-committee, National Committee on Export Promotion, Digital Identity Ecosystem Steering Committee, National Action Committee on African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA). He was also appointed as AfCFTA Champion for Communications and Digital Economy, as well as Chairman, Presidential Steering Committee for National Identity and also the Chairman of the National Council on Digital Economy and e-Government.