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Professor Samuel Erasmus Alnaa

Vice-Chancellor, Bolgatanga Technical University

The Office of the Vice-Chancellor is the centre of affairs in the University. Among many functions, the Vice-Chancellor is the academic and administrative head of the University. He is also the chief disciplinary officer.

As the Chief-Executive of the University, he is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the University and reports directly to the University Council.

The current Vice Chancellor is Prof. Samuel Erasmus Alnaa (PhD Economics, 2012; MSc. Economics, 2005; BA Economics, 2000). He is an Associate Professor in Economics and an astute scholar with extensive background and wide experience in Economics and Finance through training and work, both in the formal and non-formal sectors. He is also a scholar in Management Development and Productivity in the areas of Resource Development and Public Relations, Rehabilitation Development Skills and Project Management.

Before attaining the position as Vice Chancellor, he was the Head of Department, Department of Accountancy (August 2013 – January 2014), the Vice Rector (November 2013 – September 2018), the Ag. Dean of Students (May 2014 – September 2014), the Ag. Rector (November – December 2015), the Ag. Rector (September, 2017 – April, 2018), and the Rector (May, 2018 to May, 2020). He has taught and supervised students’ project work in Economics, Business Finance, Business Mathematics, Quantitative Methods and Public Administration with research interest in Poverty, Finance, Microfinance, Household Economics, Food Security, and Waste Management.

Born on 17th May, 1970, Prof. Samuel E. Alnaa is self-motivated, adaptable and has an eye for details with a practical approach to problem solving and a drive to seeing things through to completion.