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Who we are

Who We Are

Ghana R Users Community is a non-profit organization dedicated to building practical data science, research, and statistical computing capacity across Ghana and Africa. We empower students, researchers, academics, data professionals, government institutions, NGOs, and development organizations through training, mentorship, consulting, partnerships, and conferences.

We are a community. We learn together. We grow together. We create impact.

Founded in 2022, we grew from the early Accra R User Group (started in 2016 and revived in 2019). Today, we serve as the umbrella body supporting and coordinating city-based R communities, while promoting the use of R for solving real-world challenges across sectors like health, education, research, and governance.

Vision

To build a strong national core that supports city R user groups and advances data science, research, and statistical computing skills across Ghana and Africa.

Mission

A data-literate Ghana and Africa where evidence drives better decisions and sustainable development.

Our Story

2016

Accra R User Group launched by Amit Kohli

2019

Revived by Francis Mensah, Samuel Tandoh & Dr. Paul A. Agbodza

2022

Registered as Ghana R Users Community, with a national focus on supporting and incubating city user groups

Our structure allows new city groups to grow under our umbrella until they gain the capacity to operate independently.

Management Team

Francis Mensah

Francis Mensah

Founder and Research Scientist

Samuel Tandoh

Samuel Tandoh

Co-founder and Medical Laboratory Scientist

Dr. Paul A Agbodza

Dr. Paul A Agbodza

Co-founder And Senior Research Scientist

George Kyei Agyen

George Kyei Agyen

Data scientist and R Training specialist

Ebenezer Senu

Ebenezer Senu

Researcher and Data Scientist

Uwakmfon Usen Paul

Uwakmfon Usen Paul

Graphic Designer, R Tutor, and Administrator

Adolf Ato Enyan

Adolf Ato Enyan

Accountant

Lilly Christine Annan

Lilly Christine Annan

Social Media Manager

Gwynn Gebeyehu, PhD

Gwynn Gebeyehu, PhD

Advisory Committee Member

Dr. Napoleon Bellua Sam

Dr. Napoleon Bellua Sam

Advisory Committee Member

Kevin O'Brien

Kevin O'Brien

Advisory Committee Member

Dr. Lord Emmanuel Yamoah

Dr. Lord Emmanuel Yamoah

Advisory Committee Member

Dr. Sulemana Ibrahim

Dr. Sulemana Ibrahim

Fundraising and Grant Specialist

Awal Saani

Awal Saani

IT and Web Manager

Osmanu Amadu

Osmanu Amadu

Project Manager and R Facilitator

Vincent Kofi Agbemator

Vincent Kofi Agbemator

Innovation and R Coach

Mununi Joshua

Mununi Joshua

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

Community Statistics

1K
Community Members
17+
R User Groups (Chapters)
4
Conferences
50+
Workshops/Trainings