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GSAf Council

The governing body elected by the membership during the Colloquium of African Geology.

Current Council Members

The GSAf Council is the governing body elected by the membership during the Colloquium of African Geology. It oversees the strategic direction, finances, and scientific programmes of the Society.

President
Prof Olugbenga Okunlola
University of Ibadan
Nigeria
West Africa
2016 – 2026
Adama Sangare
Secretary General
Dr Adama Sangare
Mali
West Africa
2023 – 2026
Honorary Treasurer
Prof Asfawossen Asrat
Botswana International University of Science and Technology
Ethopia
East Africa
2023 – 2026
Membership Secretary
Prof Prosper M. Nude
University of Ghana
Ghana
West Africa
2016 – 2026
Daniel Kwayisi
Information Officer
Dr Daniel Kwayisi
University of Ghana
Ghana
West Africa
2023 – 2026
Nasrrddine Youbi
Vice President (North Africa)
Prof Nasrrddine Youbi
Cadi Ayyad University
Morocco
North Africa
2023 – 2026
Vice President (South Africa)
Mrs Anna-Karen Ngunu
Geological Survey of Namibia
Namibia
South Africa
2023 – 2026
Vice President (Central Africa)
Bongwele Onanga Guyhens
DRC
Central Africa
2023 – 2026
Vice President (East Africa)
Prof Beneah Daniel Odhiambo
Kenya
East Africa
2023 – 2026
Daniel Yao Agbossomonde
Vice President (West Africa)
Prof Daniel Yao Agbossomonde
University of Lome
Togo
West Africa
2016 – 2026
Kholoud AbdekMaksoud Mohamed
Councillor
Dr Kholoud AbdekMaksoud Mohamed
North Africa
2023 – 2026
Councillor
Mr Paulo Tanganha
Angola
South Africa
2023 – 2026
Councillor
Dr Jean-Claude Ngaruye
Rwanda
East Africa
2023 – 2026

Council Term

The GSAf Council is elected every two years at the General Assembly during the Colloquium of African Geology. For the most up-to-date council composition, please contact the Secretariat.