Email / Phone: sgs@bolgatu.edu.gh | +233 24 422 9324
Department Overview
The Ecological Agriculture Department is dedicated to promoting sustainable farming practices that work in harmony with nature. Our mission is to advance agricultural systems that enhance soil health, conserve biodiversity, reduce environmental impact, and support resilient rural communities. Through research, education, and outreach, we empower farmers, students, and stakeholders to adopt innovative techniques that ensure food security while preserving natural resources for future generations.
Programmes Offered
Dr. Jacqueline Onumah
Head of Department (Ecological Agriculture Department)
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Profile
Educational Qualifications:
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Finance and Accounting, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 2023.
- Master of Science (MSc) in Finance and Accounting, University of Wales, UK, 2008.
- Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICA) Ghana, Part 2
Area of Expertise:
- Corporate Finance
- Management Accounting
- Accounting Information System
- Business and Management Research
Brief Biography:
Dr. Fuseini Mahama teaches at Bolgatanga Technical University in Ghana as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Accounting and Finance, School of Business and Management Studies. Had extensive training and work experience in non-formal sectors prior to starting as a lecturer. He held positions as an accounts officer at UNICEF Micro-Credit Scheme, Ghana, from 2001 to 2004 and as a finance assistant at ABSE Personnel, UK, in 2008. Thereafter worked as a part-time lecturer in 2009 at the Universities of Applied Management in Accra, Ghana, and Kingsland College of Business Studies in London, UK. Since joining Bolgatanga Technical University in 2010, have been supervising student projects and teaching undergraduate (BSc, HND, and diploma) courses in Accounting, Business Finance, Business Mathematics, Financial Analysis, Corporate Finance, Cost and Management Accounting, Money and Banking, Investment Portfolio Management, and Computer Literacy in Business. Also, an external examiner for Kumasi Technical University’s MTech in Finance programme.
Our Staff
Dr. Jacqueline Onumah
Senior Lecturer/ HoD
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Prof. Peter Osei Boamah
Associate Professor/ Pro-Vice Chancellor
PhD (Environmental Science & Engineering)
Prof. Peter Osei Boamah
Associate Professor/ Pro-Vice Chancellor
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Prof. Daniel Oppong- Sekyere
Associate Professor/ Dean, SoA
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Prof. Joseph K. Laar
Associate Professor/ Dean of Students
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Dr. Ayimbire Abonuusum
Senior Lecturer
Dr. John Adanse is a lecturer in the Hospitality Management Department with approximately 12 years of teaching experience. His expertise spans strategic human resource practices, service quality, and revenue maximization in the hospitality industry. His research interests include Hotel and Tourism Management. Service Quality and Guest Satisfaction, Strategic Human Resource Practices in Hospitality, Revenue Maximization in Hotels, Consumer Behaviour in Hospitality, Food and Beverage Innovations, Sustainable Packaging in Hospitality, Culinary Heritage and Indigenous Foods and Industry-Academic Collaborations in Hospitality. Dr. Adanse has contributed to academic discourse through research on indigenous foods, employee turnover in hotels, and innovative food processing techniques. He is also involved in mentoring students and enhancing industry-academic collaborations.
Educational Qualification- PhD in Hospitality Management, Kenyatta University, Kenya, 2024
- MPhil -Catering and Hospitality Management, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana, 2020
- MTech - Catering and Hospitality Management, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana, 2013
- BTech- Hospitality Management, Takoradi Technical University, Ghana, 2011
- HND- Hotel, Catering and Institutional Management, Sunyani Technical University, Ghana, 2007
- Adanse J., Maranga V., and Khayiya R. (2024) Driving Revenue Growth: The Role of Strategic Human Resource Practices in 3-5 Star Hotels in Selected Regions of Ghana, European Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Research, Vol.12, No.1, pp.,24-41; DOI: https://doi.org/10.37745/ejhtr.2013/vol12n12441
- John Adanse, Rosemarie Khayiya & Vincent Maranga (2024) Influence of optimal room occupancy strategies on revenue maximisation during slack periods in selected 3- to 5-star hotels in Ghana, Research in Hospitality Management, 14:1, 57-69, DOI:10.1080/22243534.2024.2357035
- Caroline Aikins*, John Adanse & Kate Bigson (2023). Evaluating the use of smartphone in planning dining out experience amongst patrons of restaurants in Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis. European Chemical Bulletin, 12 (Special Issue 6), 4340– 4360: doi: 10.31838/ecb/2023.12.si6.386
- J. Adanse, R.S. Kwakudua, Bigson K., A. Serwah (2022). Quality and Sensory Characteristics of Cookies Fortified with Soybean and Rice Bran Blended Flour. Asian Journal of Dairy and Food Research, Volume 41 Issue 3: 356-360, 10.18805/ajdfr.DRF-266
- Mary Adusei, Kate Bigson, Adanse John (2022). Assessing the Prevalence Level Of Obesity Among Adolescents In Second-Cycle Institutions Within Kumasi Metropolis. Ilkogretim Online -Elementary Education Online, Vol 21 (Issue 1): pp. 300-316, doi: 10.17051/ilkonline.2022.01.21
- John Adanse (2021). Proximate and Functional Properties of Water Lily (Nymphaea Lotus), Coconut (Cocos Nicifera) and Wheat (Titricum Aestivum) Flour Blends. Scholarena Journal of Food. Technology and Food Chemistry, Vol. 3 Issue 1, ISSN: 2641-8118 Pages 1-17. Publisher: Scholarena
- John Adanse (2021). Study on knowledge and perception of food adulteration among consumers in Kumasi metropolis. International Journal of Tourism and Hotel Management, Vol. 3, Issue 1, Pages 32-37, E-ISSN: 2706-9591. Publisher: AkiNik Publications
- Vivian Akomah Adjei, John Adanse* & Kate Bigson (2021). Assessing the benefits and challenges of guests’ registration in selected hotels of three assemblies in the kwahu area. International Journal of Research, p-ISSN: 2348-6848 & e-ISSN: 2348-795X, Vol. 8 Issue 8, Pp. 133-142
- John Adanse (2021). Composition and Sensory Properties of Wheat, Plantain and Cocoyam Flour Doughnuts. Eurasian Journal of Agricultural Research 2021; Vol: 5, Issue:2, ISSN: 2636-8226, pp:169-183, Publisher: Muhammed Cüneyt BAĞDATLI
- John Adanse (2021). Quality Characteristics and Sensory Evaluation of Cakes Produced from Composite Blends of Wheat (Titricum Aestivum L.) and Finger Millet (Pennisetum Glaucum) Flour. Eurasian Journal of Food Science and Technology (2021) Vol:5, Issue:2, ISSN: 2667-4890. pp:190-204, Publisher: M. Cuneyt BAGDATLI INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE PAPER PRESENTATION
- John Adanse, Rosemarie Khayiya & Vincent Maranga (2023). Influence of Strategic Human Resource Practices on Revenue Maximization in 3-5 Star-Rated Hotels in Selected Regions of Ghana, 5th edition of the International Business Research and Industrial Conference (IBRIC), hosted by the newly merged School of Business, Economics, and Tourism of Kenyatta University, from 22nd – 23rd June, 2023, Nairobi Kenya
- John Adanse, Rosemarie Khayiya (PhD), Vincent Maranga (PhD) (2024). Room Occupancy Strategies and Revenue Maximization: Insights from Ghana's 3-5 star rated Hotels. 6th edition of the International Business Research and Industrial Conference (IBRIC), hosted by the newly merged School of Business, Economics, and Tourism of Kenyatta University. Sub-theme: Innovations in hospitality and tourism and sustainable destination resilience, June, 27-28th, 2024.
- Phone:0245858494 / 0209393838
- Email: johnadanse@bolgatu.edu.gh
Dr. Mrs. Mercy M. Akpalu
Senior Lecturer/ Hall Master (Ajene Hall)
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Brief Biography
Mr. Cornelius Tengan is a Lecturer at the Department of Hospitality Management of the Bolgatanga Technical University. He is currently pursuing a PhD Tourism Management. His research interest is generally in Tourism and Hospitality Management with the focus on Service quality, destination/ attraction management, tourism interpretation and sustainable tourism development. .
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Dr. Abdul-Rahaman Saibu Salifu
Director of Research Innovation and Development (DRID)
PHD (Animal Science)
Dr. Abdul-Rahaman Saibu Salifu
Director of Research Innovation and Development (DRID)
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Dr. Augustus Dery Ninfaa
Senior Lecturer/ Dean, Graduate School
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Mr. Samuel Apuri
Senior Lecturer
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Mr. Gabriel Atubila Asumboya
Senior Lecturer
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Dr. James Anaba Akolgo
Lecturer
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Dr. Halidu Agolisi Mamudu
Lecturer
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Mr. Orlando Wilberforce Aduguba
Lecturer
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Mr. Bright Buzong Yintii
Assistant Lecturer
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Mr. Daniel Ziba
Assistant Lecturer
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Mr. William Apalyam Anyindana
Assistant Lecturer
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Mr. Karl Anyetin-Nya Asekabta
Assistant Lecturer
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Mr. Ebenezer Nartey
Assistant Lecturer
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Mr. Edward Ayinbila Adua
Assistant Lecturer
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Mr. Richard Akazotiyele
Assistant Lecturer
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Mr. John Hendrick Essel
Principal Technician
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Mr. Edward Ayinbila Adua
Senior Technician
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Contact
+233 244013349
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