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Engineer Ramat Adedayo Yusuf, a telecommunications expert and senior technical program manager is championing Artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum-safe innovation in Nigeria’s telecoms sector.
Yusuf who was conferred with the prestigious Fellowship of the Nigerian Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (FNIEEE) at the 19th Fellowship Conferment Ceremony held during the 5-day 21st International Conference & Exhibition on Power and Telecommunications (ICEPT) in Osogbo, Osun State said that quantum-safe computing in telecoms is instrumental to Nigeria’s digital and cybersecurity advancement.
“While Nigeria’s telecom infrastructure remains predominantly 4G, with ongoing 5G rollouts by major operators, adopting quantum-safe computing in telecommunications will be instrumental to the country’s digital and cybersecurity advancement in the near future,” she said.
The NIEEE Fellowship, one of the highest professional honors in Nigeria’s engineering community, recognizes outstanding engineers who have demonstrated sustained excellence, innovation, and leadership in the advancement of electrical and telecommunications engineering.
Candidates must exhibit a minimum of a decade of professional impact, contribution to national development, and commitment to mentoring and capacity building within the profession.
Out of the many professionals who presented technical papers across the Power, Control, Instrumentation, Electronics, and Telecommunications specializations of the Electrical and Electronics Engineering profession, Engr. Yusuf distinguished herself as the sole female representative from the Telecommunications discipline, demonstrating her innovation during the presentation and exhibition session.
At the event, she showcased “Post–Quantum Cryptographic Framework for Secure Logging Systems in Next-Generation Mobile Networks”, an original paper addressing the growing urgency for quantum-safe security mechanisms in 5G and 6G networks.
Her presentation explored how future communication systems can be fortified against emerging quantum computing threats through post-quantum cryptographic algorithms and resilient forensic logging systems.
Her research underscores a global imperative—protecting next-generation infrastructure from data breaches and “harvest-now, decrypt-later” attacks that could compromise national and enterprise security.
Engr. Yusuf’s professional journey embodies excellence and versatility. With years of global experience spanning Nigeria and the United States, she has served in key technical and leadership capacities at Boost Mobile, Nokia, Alcatel-Lucent, and Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency. At Boost Mobile, she leads nationwide programs driving 5G rollout, satellite backhaul integration, and regulatory compliance programs that have positioned the company at the forefront of broadband innovation in the United States.
Her earlier tenure at Nokia and Alcatel-Lucent saw her leading complex network transformations across West Africa, optimizing IP, optical, and mobile core networks for major operators including MTN, Globacom, and Etisalat. At the National Information Technology Development Agency, she contributed to Nigeria’s digital transformation strategy through IT infrastructure and regulatory policy development.
Academically, Engr. Yusuf holds dual MBA degrees, a STEM MBA in Applied Data Analytics from the University of Indianapolis, USA, and another in General Management from the University of Lagos, Nigeria. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering from Bayero University, Kano.
She also holds globally recognized professional certifications, including Project Management Professional (PMP) and Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE). Engr. Yusuf is a licensed engineer with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), a Fellow of the National Institute of Professional Engineers and Scientists (NIPES), a distinguished member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and a Corporate Member of the Space and Satellite Professionals International (SSPI), among others.
Her Fellowship elevation also highlights the growing footprint of female engineers making exceptional contributions both within Nigeria and internationally. As more women advance into senior technical and leadership roles, Engr. Yusuf stands as a role model, blending deep technical expertise with strategic leadership in a field still underrepresented by women.
Speaking after her conferment, she expressed gratitude to the NIEEE and reaffirmed her commitment to mentoring young engineers, especially women, to embrace innovation and global competitiveness in emerging technologies like AI, 5G, and quantum communications.
“Engineering is not just about building systems; it’s about building resilience for the future,” she said. “This Fellowship is not only a personal honor but also a call to continue contributing to technological advancement that uplifts communities and empowers the next generation.”
