The Innovation Support Network (ISN), a leading coalition of innovation hubs and entrepreneurship support organisations in Nigeria, has elected a new Board of Directors at its 6th Annual General Gathering held in Kano.
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The gathering brought together members drawn from across the country to review progress and chart the next phase of growth for Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem.
ISN currently comprises more than 230 innovation hubs, incubators, accelerators, workspaces, makerspaces and hackerspaces nationwide.
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The newly elected Board comprises:
Chairman: Mr. Hanson Johnson
Marketing Director: Mr. Ahmed Idris
Corporate Director: Mrs. Cynthia Orife
Partnerships Director:Mr. Emmanuel Gabriel
Finance Director:Mr. Faiz Muhamma
Partnerships Director:Dr. Samuel Jackson
Members at the gathering noted ISN’s expanding role in supporting tech founders, developing talent, enabling startups, and stimulating digital transformation across the country.
The new Board is expected to strengthen governance structures, expand partnerships, and enhance value for member organisations.
The Network said it remains focused on empowering innovators, promoting local solutions, and ensuring innovation becomes a key driver of economic growth and inclusion in Nigeria.

