Meet the Directors

At the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Investment (MTII), we are deeply committed to fostering the growth and success of both individual businesses and organizational development. Our leadership team, consisting of the Honourable Commissioner, the Permanent Secretary, and six Directors, plays a pivotal role in guiding the Ministry in fulfilling its oversight and regulatory functions.


Each Director is entrusted with specific duties as outlined by the Civil Service regulations and the Ministry's operational framework. The Directors are entrusted with the autonomy to perform their roles independently, ensuring the effective implementation of the Ministry’s objectives. In line with this commitment to independence, the Commissioner and the Permanent Secretary have established Director Independence Guidelines to ensure that each Director can carry out their responsibilities without any conflicts of interest that may affect their judgment or decision-making processes.


The current leadership of the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Investment is as follows:

Catherine John Bako (Mrs.)

Catherine John Bako (Mrs.)

Director, Industry & Investment Department

Aisha Ahmad Almakura

Aisha Ahmad Almakura

Director, Human Resource Department

Bilhatu Yusuf Alizi (Mrs.)

Bilhatu Yusuf Alizi (Mrs.)

Director, Cooperative & Thrift Department

Director, Finance

Director, Finance

Finance & Accounts Department

Director, Planning

Director, Planning

Planning, Research & Statistics

Director, Trade

Director, Trade

Trade Department