Mohammed-Sani Abdulai
Mohammed-Sani Abdulai | |
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Born | |
Nationality | Ghana |
Alma mater | |
Occupation | Computer scientist |
Years active | 1981–present |
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Organizations | |
Known for | Pioneering role in the development of Internet in Ghana |
Notable work | establishment of the first Cisco Regional Networking Academy in Sub-Saharan Africa in Ghana |
Political party | New Patriotic Party |
Spouse | Zainab Mohammed-Sani |
Children | 5, inc. Jemila Abdulai |
Mohammed-Sani Abdulai is a Ghanaian educator and IT professional.[1][2][3] He is currently the president of Lakeside University College.[4]
Early life and education
Abdulai was born on 2 May 1956 in Yendi in the Northern region of Ghana. His father Abdulai Adam was a vulcanizer in Tamale and his mother Martha Sandow was a petty trader.[citation needed]
Abdulai gained admission to the then Government Secondary School (now Tamale Senior High School) in 1969 to obtain his SC/GCE Ordinary-Level qualification, which he completed in 1974, majoring in the Sciences. He thereafter proceeded to pursue his GCE Advanced-Level programme at Bawku Senior High School, where he completed in 1976 and obtained his GCE Advanced-Level Certificate in Mathematics, Physics, Economics and General Paper.[5]
Abdulai gained admission to the University of Cape Coast in 1976 and pursued a bachelor's degree in mathematics major and physics minor degree programme, graduating with honours. He also obtained a diploma degree in mathematics education from the same institution, completed in 1980. On completion of his studies in 1980, he was retained as a faculty intern at the Computer Centre of the university, where his interest in information technology began.[6][7] Abdulai is an alumnus of the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST).
Career
Abdulai served on various
He took up lecture positions between 1994 and 2007 at the University of Ghana, National College of Banking, GIMPA and Ashesi University.[citation needed]
Abdulai's interests span advocacy research into technology developmental challenges in Africa. Between 2007 and 2012, he was Director of Research, Innovation and Development at
Abdulai is the head of Information Services and Technology at the Ghana Hajj commission since 2017.[14][15]
After taking up the role of vice-president at
Personal life
Abdulai is married to Zainab Mohammed-Sani. He has five children, including Jemila Abdulai.[citation needed]
References
- ^ Connectivity, Ghana National Committee for Internet; Unesco (1998). Implementation of the Ghana Infodev Project: report on Unesco funded activities : presented to the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco). The Committee.
- ISBN 9789988019570.
- ISBN 9781845426910.
- ^ "Ghana: Lakeside University College, Ghana Appoints New President". AllAfrica. 2021-10-18. Retrieved 2021-12-11.
- ^ "Mohammed-Sani Abdulai, Biography". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 2021-11-18.
- ^ a b "Lakeside University College appoints new president". Graphic Online. 2021-10-18. Retrieved 2021-11-18.
- ^ "Lakeside University College, Ghana appoints a new President". Myjoyonline. 2021-10-15. Retrieved 2021-11-18.
- ^ "Gov't Is Keen On Establishing A Digital Economy – Communications Minister". myxyzonline. 2017-08-17. Retrieved 2017-08-21.
- ^ Blay, Pius Amihere (2017-08-19). "Resist pressure for illegal siting of fuel stations – Prof. Frimpong Boateng". Ghana News. Retrieved 2017-08-22.
- ^ "Board Members". ghipss. Retrieved 2018-03-13.
- ^ "MFWA – MTN Digital Youth Empowerment Initiative Commences – MyJoyOnline.com". MyJoyonline. Retrieved 2017-09-05.
- ^ Ali, Francis Osabutey & Muhammed (2016-05-06). "It is about time Ghana fully embraces the IT world. – Mr. Vivek Verma – Graphic Online". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2017-09-05.
- ^ "About". Afcdi. Retrieved 2017-09-05.
- ^ 233 Live News (2017-05-15). "Hajj Board Publishes Names Of Paid-Up Pilgrims". 233 Live News. Retrieved 2017-09-05.
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: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Nyabor, Jonas (2017-02-11). "I.C. Quaye appointed chairman of new Hajj board". Ghana News. Retrieved 2017-09-05.
- ^ "Lakeside University College, Ghana appoints new President". Ghanaian Times. 2021-10-18. Retrieved 2021-11-15.