Alhaji Yusuf Sulaiman (or Suleiman) (born 30 January 1963) is a member of the traditional ruling family of the Sokoto Caliphate who was a civil servant before entering politics in Nigeria.

He left office in December 2011 when he decided to run in the People Democratic party (PDP) primaries for governorship of Sokoto State.

In February 2003 he resigned and ran for senate on the platform of People's Democratic Party (PDP) for the Sokoto East Senatorial District.

[10] And in March 2011, he said the ministry was working with other regencies to ensure both the rehabilitation of the narrow gauge network and the railway modernization efforts, so they could be brought into operation through concession .

[12] In December 2010 he was reported to have changed the director general of the Nigerian maritime Administration and Safety Egency (NIMASA) for abuse of office and subsequently recommended his removal.

[14] Even though he served for less than six months before his resignation to engage in active politics, he was generally believed to have restored stability to the sports section.

His effort in bringing together all the warring factions in football Administration, a feat hitherto believed to be impossible, finally ended the crises.

[20][21] Suleiman is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer of Caspian Oil and Gas Limited, an energy and petroleum service company.