Daud Sulemana Mahama is a dynamic, results-oriented professional with over 39 years of experience in land administration, property appraisal, and organizational management. With a strong educational background and extensive experience, Sulemana has established himself as a leader in land administration, valuation of land and buildings, alternative dispute resolution, and organizational change management.
His educational qualifications include:
- Master of Business Administration - Middlesex University, UK, 2007
- Post Graduate Certificate in Land Management & Planning, Pennsylvania State University, USA, 2000 (Hubert H. Humphrey Fellow)
- Post Graduate Diploma in GIS for Cadastral Applications, ITC, Enschede, the Netherlands, 1992
- B.Sc. (Hons) Land Economy, KNUST, Kumasi, 1984
Elected as a Member of the Ghana Institution of Surveyors (GhIS) in 1988, Sulemana rose to become a Fellow in 1999. He served as the 51st President of the Institution from February 2023 to February 2024.
Professional Experience
In the public sector, Sulemana held several prominent positions, including:
- Executive Secretary, Lands Commission (August 2018 – August 2021)
- Acting Chief Director, Ministry of Lands & Natural Resources (August 2017 – January 2018)
- Board Chairman, Ghana School of Surveying & Mapping (June 2017 – June 2019)
- Technical Director in charge of the Land Sector – Ministry of Lands & Natural Resources (August 2015 – June 2018)
- Regional Lands Officer, Lands Commission (August 1995 – May 1996 & June 2000 – October 2001)
In the private sector, Sulemana has provided extensive consultancy services to financial institutions, research organizations, industry, and commercial entities.
Research Interests
Sulemana’s current research focuses on:
- Enhancing capacities in land administration at both public and customary levels
- Resolving conflicts in judicial decisions relating to land
- Developing young professionals in land administration