The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) has appointed Seyi Onasanya as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective April 1, 2025. This marks a strategic milestone for NiRA as it aims to strengthen Nigeria’s digital ecosystem through improved domain management and governance.
Onasanya brings over 20 years of experience in business operations, strategy, management consulting, and digital transformation. She has held leadership roles at SNEVA Global Associates, FITC, and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), where she led large-scale transformation projects across Africa and Asia.
She succeeds Mrs. Eyitayo Iyortim, who was recently elected Chairperson/President of the African Top-Level Domains (AfTLD). Onasanya is expected to drive digital innovation, expand adoption of the .ng domain, and position NiRA as a leader in internet governance in Africa.
