Ali Abu Sufiyanu hails from Etsako West, Edo State and was born on 25^th November, 1965. He joined the Federal Civil Service on the 24^th August, 1992 as Personel Officer II Salary Grade Level 08. His appointment was confirmed with effect from 24^th August, 1994. Before his appointment as a substantive director in 1^st January, 2023, he has served in various capacity and held several positions in different ministries. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Botany from the Lagos State University (1990) and a Post Graduate Diploma from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife (1998). He is married and blessed with children. He is presently the Director, General Services.