2025 / 2026

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Ecological Agriculture Department

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)

mail@bolgatu.edu.gh.

phone

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

PhD (Agricultural Extension)

Prof. Peter Osei Boamah

Associate Professor/ Pro-Vice Chancellor

PhD (Environmental Science & Engineering)

Prof. Daniel Oppong- Sekyere

Associate Professor/ Dean, SoA

PhD (Plant Breeding)

Prof. Joseph K. Laar

Associate Professor/ Dean of Students

PhD (Crop Science)

Dr. Ayimbire Abonuusum

Senior Lecturer

PhD (Biological Science)

Dr. Mrs. Mercy M. Akpalu

Senior Lecturer/ Hall Master (Ajene Hall)

PhD (Crop Science)

Dr. Abdul-Rahaman Saibu Salifu

Director of Research Innovation and Development (DRID)

PHD (Animal Science)

Dr. Augustus Dery Ninfaa

Senior Lecturer/ Dean, Graduate School

PhD (Horticulture)

Mr. Samuel Apuri

Senior Lecturer

MPhil (Postharvest Technology)

Mr. Gabriel Atubila Asumboya

Senior Lecturer

MPhil (Environmental Science)

Dr. James Anaba Akolgo

Lecturer

PhD (Agribusiness)

Dr. Halidu Agolisi Mamudu

Lecturer

PhD (Animal Science)

Mr. Orlando Wilberforce Aduguba

Lecturer

MPhil (Biotechnology-Crop)

Mr. Bright Buzong Yintii

Assistant Lecturer

MA (Environmental Security and Livelihood Change)

Mr. Daniel Ziba

Assistant Lecturer

MPhil (Agricultural Economics)

Mr. William Apalyam Anyindana

Assistant Lecturer

MPhil (Postharvest Technology)

Mr. Karl Anyetin-Nya Asekabta

Assistant Lecturer

MPhil (Crop Science)

Mr. Ebenezer Nartey

Assistant Lecturer

MPhil (Biotechnology-Animal)

Mr. Edward Ayinbila Adua

Assistant Lecturer

MPhil (Animal Science)

Mr. Richard Akazotiyele

Assistant Lecturer

BSc (Agriculture)

Mr. John Hendrick Essel

Principal Technician

BSc (Laboratory Technology)

Mr. Edward Ayinbila Adua

Senior Technician

BSc (Laboratory Technology)

Mail

hm@bolgatu.edu.gh

Contact

+233 244013349

Location

Library Complex