PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• May, 2026: Member, Review Committee to appraise three (3) new Master of Science programmes submitted by the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering to be run  through Institute  of Distance Learning, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.
• May, 2026: Chairman, Vice-Chancellor-appointed Planning and Resources Committee Sub-Committee to review and finalize proposals for five new postgraduate programmes submitted by the Institute for Rural Development and Innovation Studies (IRDIS), College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.
• April, 2026: Member, Committee for the Re-accreditation of MPhil/PhD. Agricultural Economics Programme, Department of Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness and Extension, Faculty of Agriculture, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana.
• February, 2026 to Date: Coordinator, Collaboration between Faculty of Agriculture, KNUST, and Genser Energy.
• February, 2026 to Date: Member, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Procurement Committee, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.
• January, 2026: Invitation to Oral Examination Training Session for Chairpersons, School of Graduate Studies, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.
• January, 2026: Chairman, Quality Assurance Sub-Committee of College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.
• June, 2025 to Date: External Examiner, Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, University of Cape Coast, Ghana.
• May, 2025 to Date: Member, Committee to Investigate Allegations of Misconduct), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.
• May, 2025 to Date: Member, PhD. Entrepreneurship Curriculum Development Committee, Nutrition and Sustainable Agri-Food Collaborative (NKABOM), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation.
• March, 2025 to Date: Member, Pre-Conference Programme Committee for the 2025 Ghana Association of Agricultural Economists (GAAE) Conference, Department of Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness and Extension, Faculty of Agriculture, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana.
• March, 2025 to Date: Member/Chairman, Panel of Assessors to undertake Accreditation of Programmes in Ghana’s Tertiary Institutions on behalf of Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), Ghana (Please see details below)
• March, 2025 to Date: Member, Environmental Management Committee, Faculty of Agriculture, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana.
• March, 2025 to Date: Member, Scientific Committee for the 2025 Ghana Association of Agricultural Economists (GAAE) Conference, Department of Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness and Extension, Faculty of Agriculture, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana
• February, 2025 to Date: Chairman for the SIRDA Curriculum Review Committee, Department of Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness and Extension, Faculty of Agriculture, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana.
• January, 2025 to Date: Conference and Seminar Committee, Faculty of Agriculture, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana.
• January, 2025 to Date: Programme Coordinator, MPhil. Sustainable and Integrated Rural Development in Africa (SIRDA), Department of Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness and Extension, Faculty of Agriculture, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana.
• January, 2025 to Date: Member, Committee overseeing all Postgraduate Programmes, Department of Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness and Extension, Faculty of Agriculture, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana
• August, 2024 to Date: Member, Faculty Board, Faculty of Agriculture, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana.
• August, 2024 to Date: Associate Professor of Agricultural Economics, Department of Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness and Extension, Faculty of Agriculture, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana.
• December, 2024 to Date: Member, Quality Assurance Committee (QAC), Institute of Distance Learning, (IDL), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.
• October, 2024: Member, Communique Drafting at the 7th Annual Conference of the Ghana Association of Agricultural Economists (GAAE), University for Development Studies, Tamale, Ghana.
• September, 2024 to Date: College Research Strategic Committee, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana.
• May, 2024 to Date:  Reviewer for GRASAG Research Fund (GreF) Applications, Directorate of Student Affairs, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana.
• April, 2024 to Date: External Examiner, Department of Agricultural Economics & Extension, Faculty of Science & Agriculture, University of Fort Hare, Alice, Eastern Cape, South Africa
• April , 2023 to March, 2025: Member, College Research and Conference Committee, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, KNUST
• March, 2023 to Date: Co-opted Member, 10^th KNUST Summer School for 2023.
• March, 2023 to Date: College Representative on Housing Committee of the University, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, KNUST
• March, 2023 to Date: External Examiner, Department of Agricultural and Food Economics, University for Development Studies, Nyankpala Campus, Tamale, Ghana.
• February, 2023. Chairman, Committee to develop a Curriculum for BSc. Agricultural Economics Programme, Department of Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness and Extension, KNUST.
• February, 2023. Member, Committee for Splitting Department of Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness and Extension, KNUST.
• January, 2023: Member, Case Study Development Team on Affordable Sustainability for Logistics Networks in Ghana (ASONG) Project, KNUST School of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences.
• May, 2022. Member/Secretary, Committee on the Restructuring of Graduate Committees in the Colleges, formed by School of Graduate Studies, KNUST.
• September, 22 2022: Panelist, Colloquium on Regional Trade Agreements and Climate Change in Africa organized by University of Energy and Natural Resources, Sunyani, Ghana at Sheila's Executive Hotel, Fiapre - near Sunyani.
• August, 2022 to Date: Moderator for the BSc. Agriculture programme  at the Presbyterian University College, Abetifi, Ghana.
• June, 2022: Resource person, Scientific Writing Workshop for final year students of Department of Agropreneurship, Kumasi Technical University, Kumasi, Ghana.
• February, 2022 to Date: KNUST Representative on the Research Pillar of the African Centre for Career Enhancement and Skills Support (ACCESS) Project, a 3.7 million euro German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) funded project.
• April, 2021 to Date: Member, Committee to Assess Teaching of Senior Members for Promotion, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.
• June, 2021 to Date: Facilitator, Okuafo Pa Agribusiness Youth Training Project implemented by Okuafo Pa Foundation and KNUST’s Faculty of Agriculture at Kyeremasu in the Dormaa East District of the Bono Region.
• August, 2020 to Date: Senior Lecturer, Department of Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness and Extension, Faculty of Agriculture, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana.
• July, 2020 to Date: Volunteer, Associate Director, Community Economic Empowerment, Optimal Change Parternership – A local NGO.
• May, 2020 to Date: Member of Department E-Learning Committee following COVID-19 Pandemic, Department of Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness and Extension, Faculty of Agriculture, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana.
• March, 2020 to Date: Part-time Lecturer, Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), Kumasi Campus, Ghana
• November, 2019 to Date: Programme Coordinator of Agricultural Economics, Department of Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness and Extension, Faculty of Agriculture, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana.

• July, 2019 to Date: Secretary to Graduate Committee of Department of Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness and Extension, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana.
• May, 2019 to Date: External Examiner, University of Energy and Natural Resources, Sunyani.
• January, 2017 to Date: Member of Departmental Research and Development Committee, Department of Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness and Extension, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana.
• Member of Publicity and Fund Raising Committee: 2018 Conference of Ghana Association of Agricultural Economists from 8^th – 11^th August, 2018, KNUST, Kumasi.
• January, 2017 to Date: KNUST Coordinator, Next Generation Researchers (NGR), United Nations University (UNU)’s project on "Education for Sustainable Development in Africa (ESDA)”, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.

• December, 2018 to 2019: Deputy Coordinator in Charge of Marking Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), Faculty of Agriculture, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana.
• September, 2018 to Date: Assistant Departmental Examination Officer, Department of Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness and Extension, Faculty of Agriculture, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana.
• September, 2018 to Date: Member of Department Media and Publicity Committee, Department of Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness and Extension, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana.
• January, 2017 to Date: Hall Fellow, Unity Hall, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.

• January, 2017 to Date: Part-time Lecturer, Central University, Kumasi Campus
• September, 2016 to Date: Academic Tutor, Faculty of Agriculture, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.
• August, 2016 to Date: Part-time Senior Lecturer, University of Education, Winneba, Kumasi Campus.
• August, 2016 to Date: Member, Faculty Examiners Board, Faculty of Agriculture, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana.
• 26^th August, 2016 to 31^st July, 2020: Lecturer, Department of Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness and Extension, Faculty of Agriculture, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana.
• 2011 to 2014: Developed Syllabi for Diploma in Agribusiness and Finance, Higher National Diploma in Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship and Bachelor of Technology in Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship for Department of Agropreneurship, Kumasi Technical University, Kumasi, Ghana.
• February, 2014 - August, 2016: Senior Lecturer, Department of Agropreneurship, Kumasi Technical University, Kumasi, Ghana.
• 1^st October, 2011 to 31^st July, 2014: Head of Department of Agropreneurship, Kumasi Technical University, Kumasi, Ghana.
• January, 2012 to February, 2015: Part-time Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, Methodist University College, Ghana.
• October, 2011 – August, 2012: Coordinator for Agropreneurship, Faculty of Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development, Kumasi Technical University.
• February, 2011 to February, 2014: Lecturer, Department of Agropreneurship, Kumasi Technical University, Kumasi, Ghana.
• 2006 to 2007: Core Mathematics, Integrated Science, Chemistry, Elective Mathematics and Physics Teacher, Istiqaama Senior High School, Wenchi-B/A (Part-time)
• 2006 to 2007: National Volunteer Service person, Wenchi Secondary School (WESS) (Core Mathematics, Integrated Science, Chemistry, General Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Elective Mathematics Teacher).
• 2005 to 2011: Maize Farmer, Abotareye near Wenchi, Bono, Region, Ghana
• 2005 to 2011: Core Mathematics, Integrated Science, Chemistry, Elective Mathematics, Biology and Physics Teacher at Dito Dito Remedial Classes for WASSCE candidates, Wenchi-B/A (A remedial school I established).
• 2005 to 2006: National Service Person, Wenchi Secondary School (WESS) (Core Mathematics, Integrated Science, Chemistry, General Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Elective Mathematics Teacher).
• 2004: Industrial Attachment at Wenchi Tomato Processing Factory (Afrique Link Limited) (Participated fully in activities on the Company’s Tomato farm from nursery to the field).
• 2002 to 2009: Visiting Teacher, Grace Preparatory/Junior High School, Wenchi, Ghana.
• 2000 to 2001: Full-Time Teacher, Grace Preparatory/Junior High School, Wenchi, Ghana.

GHANA TERTIARY EDUCATION COMMISSION (GTEC) ACCREDITATION PANELS

1. Member, re-accreditation of BTech in Agro Enterprise Development at Ho Technical University on March 14, 2025.
2. Chairman, accreditation of Master of Science (Sandwich) Programme in Agribusiness at University for Development Studies from May 28-29, 2025.
3. Chairman, accreditation of Master of Philosophy Programme in Agribusiness at University for Development Studies from May 28-29, 2025.
4. Chairman, accreditation of Doctor of Philosophy Programme in Agribusiness at University for Development Studies from May 28-29, 2025
5. Member, accreditation of Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness and Food System Management at University of Education, Winneba, Winneba on 27^th October, 2025
6. Member, accreditation of Diploma in Agribusiness at Tamale Technical University on 26^th March, 2026.
7. Member, accreditation of Master of Technology in Agribusiness Management at Tamale Technical University on 26^th March, 2026.
8. Chairman, accreditation of Diploma in Agricultural Science at Ho Technical University on 10^th April, 2026.
9. Chairman, accreditation of Bachelor of Science in Agri-Knowledge Exchange and Community Development at University of Energy and Natural Resources on 20^th May, 2026.
10. Chairman, accreditation of Master of Science in Agricultural Extension and Community Development at University of Energy and Natural Resources on 20^th May, 2026.
11. Member, re-accreditation of Bachelor of Technology in Agribusiness at Tamale Technical University on 11^th June, 2026.

SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES, MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES AND OTHER LEADERSHIP

Reviewer:                      Scientific African (February, 2019 to Date).              

Reviewer:                      African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development (April, 2019 to Date).                              

Reviewer:                      Financial Innovation (May, 2019 to Date).

Reviewer:                      Agriculture and Food Security (December, 2016 to Date).          

Reviewer:                      WebPub Journal of Agricultural Research (June, 2013 to Date).  

Reviewer:                      Journal of Global Entrepreneurship Research (August, 2014 to Date).

Reviewer:                      Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology (May, 2014 to Date).

Reviewer:                      Agris on-line Papers in Economics and Informatics (May, 2014 to Date)   

Reviewer:                      African Educational Research Journal (January, 2019 to Date).   

Reviewer:                      Agricultural and Food Science Journal of Ghana (May, 2019 to Date)

Reviewer:                      Central Inquiry which is the official academic journal for

                                       Central University, Ghana (December, 2016 to Date).

Reviewer:                      30^th International Conference of Agricultural Economists organized by International Association of Agricultural                                               Economists from 28^th July – 2^nd August, 2018 at the Westin Bayshore Hotel, Vancouver, Canada.

Reviewer:                      6^th African Conference of Agricultural Economists organized by African Association of Agricultural Economists from                                        23^rd – 26^th September, 2019 at the Sheraton Abuja Hotel, Abuja, Nigeria.

Reviewer:                     2020 Agricultural and Applied Economics Association (AAEA) Annual Meeting, which will take place on July 26-28 at                                      the Kansas City Marriott Downtown in Missouri.    

Reviewer:                     International Review of Applied Economics

Reviewer:                     Ghana Journal of Horticulture

Reviewer:                     Technology in Society (September, 2020 to Date)

Reviewer:                     African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development

                                     (September, 2020 to Date)

Reviewer:                     African Development Review (September, 2020 to Date)

Reviewer:                     World Journal of Science, Technology and Sustainable Development

                                      (December, 2020)

Reviewer                      Economia agro-alimentare (February, 2021 to Date)

Reviewer:                     Agriculture and Human Values (June, 2021 to Date)

Reviewer:                     Review of Development Economics (May, 2022)

Reviewer:                     Cogent Economics and Finance (December, 2022 to Date)

Reviewer:                     Journal of Agribusiness in Developing and Emerging Economies (August, 2022 to Date)

Reviewer:                     Cogent Business & Management (January, 2023 to Date)

Reviewer:                     Sustainability (August, 2022 to Date)

Reviewer:                     Cogent Food and Agriculture (November, 2022 to Date)

Reviewer:                     Sustainable Futures (August, 2022 to Date)

Reviewer:                     Environment, Development and Sustainability (October, 2022 to Date)

Reviewer:                     GeoJournal (July, 2022 to Date)

Reviewer:                     Sage Open (July, 2022 to Date)

Reviewer:                     Journal of Energy and Natural Resource Management (December, 2022 to Date)

Reviewer:                     Journal of Economic Structures (May, 2022 to Date)

Reviewer:                     Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment (January, 2023 to Date)

Editorial Board Member: African Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics (AFJARE),

                                    Official Journal of African Association of Agricultural Economists

                                        (July, 2020 to Date).     

Associate Editor:           Heliyon - Rural Development Section – Elsevier (February, 2023 to 2025)     

Co-Editor:                    African Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics (AfJARE) (December, 2023 to Date)

Regional Managing Editor (Africa): International Food and Agribusiness Management Review (IFAMR)

Member:                       Ghana Association of Agricultural Economists (GAAE) (July, 2017 to Date)

Member:                       African Association of Agricultural Economists (AAAE) (July, 2016 to Date)

Member:                       International Association of Agricultural Economists (IAAE) (July, 2016 to Date)

Member:                       Agricultural and Applied Economics Association (AAEA) (July, 2016 to Date)

Member:                       University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) (July, 2016 to Date)

Fellow:                         Africa Research and Impact Network (ARIN) (September, 2020 to date) 

Diocesan Youth Secretary: Catholic Diocese of Sunyani, Ghana, West-Africa (2011 – 2015)

Facilitator:                   New Integrated Catholic Youth Formation Programme (NICYFOP), Catholic Diocese of Sunyani, Ghana, West-Africa Diocesan Assistant Youth Secretary/Financial Secretary: Catholic Diocese of Sunyani, Ghana, West-Africa (2009 – 2011)

Junior Grand Knight:    Junior Knights and Ladies of Marshall, Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Wenchi-B/A (2007 – 2010)

Financial Secretary: St. James Old Boys Association, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Branch (2003 – 2005)