UG Lecturer Dr Florence Odarkor Entsua-Mensah Earns Praise, as Academic Portfolio Surfaces
- Dr Florence Odarkor Entsua-Mensah drew massive admiration online after her elegant 30th wedding anniversary celebration went viral
- Public curiosity grew as many sought to know who the Doctor was, discovering her distinguished role as a respected University of Ghana lecturer, celebrated for excellence in teaching and mentorship
- Beyond her admired elegance, Dr Florence Odarkor Entsua-Mensah earned deep respect for her intellect and dedication, having steadily risen through ranks
Love, dedication, and intellectual excellence came together beautifully, drawing Ghanaians’ admiration for Dr Florence Odarkor Entsua-Mensah.
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Reports from the University of Ghana (UG) indicate that, beyond the admiration sparked by her graceful 30th wedding anniversary celebration, her academic journey continues to inspire.
Her impact on students and dedication to scholarship have earned her deep respect across social media and academic circles.
Dr Entsua-Mensah and her impact at UG
Dr Florence Odarkor Entsua-Mensah built a remarkable academic career rooted in passion and service.
With over two decades of hands-on experience in library and information science, she blended theory with practice in a way that left lasting impressions on her students.
At the University of Ghana, she played a vital role as a lecturer, course advisor, and coordinator for Information Studies within the Distance Education programme.
Beyond the classroom, Dr Florence Odarkor Entsua-Mensah made meaningful contributions to university governance.
Her service on the Academic Board and other institutional committees reflected her commitment to shaping quality education and policy development.
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Dr Florence Odarkor Entsua-Mensah’s research works
Dr Florence Odarkor Entsua-Mensah’s research interests mirrored the evolving demands of the digital age.
Her work explored knowledge management systems, data literacy, and ethical issues surrounding generative artificial intelligence.
She also examined how AI-powered search tools were influencing students’ information-seeking habits, positioning her as a forward-thinking scholar.
Her guidance to students consistently emphasised the qualities of curiosity, adaptability, and critical thinking that she believed future information professionals must embrace to remain relevant.
In July 2025, the respected academician inaugurated a church library, naming it the Henry Odartei Lamptey Memorial Library to inspire information-seeking.
One of the library’s striking features was a children’s section, a bright and inviting space filled with storybooks and early learning resources.
The library also included an adult section, well-stocked with materials on theology, health, family life, and entrepreneurship, catering to the practical information needs of adults in the community.
Dr Florence Odarkor Entsua-Mensah’s publications
Dr Florence Odarkor Entsua-Mensah’s academic path reflected discipline and excellence, spanning qualifications from the University of Ghana to the University of South Africa.
Her scholarly publications, featured in reputable international journals, addressed public sector systems, digital learning, and information behaviour in developing economies.
- Ansong, E., Barnor, N. B. J., Entsua-Mensah, F. O., and Commodore, L. N. K. (2023). Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Post-Implementation Success in the Public Sector: The Mediating Role of Organisational Culture. International Journal of Business Information Systems. Forthcoming. DOI: 10.1504/IJBIS.2022.10053613.
- Amanquah, P., Entsua-Mensah, F. O. & Commodore, L. N. K. (2023). Whom Do I Ask? First-Time Postpartum Mothers in a Developing Economy. Open Information Science, 7(1), 20220157. https://doi.org/10.1515/opis-2022-0157
- Ankrah, E. & Entsua-Mensah, F. O. (2023). Sharpening the digital platform for sustainable virtual learning in Higher Education in Ghana. In P. Jain, N. Mnjama & O. Oladokun (Eds) Information and Knowledge Management for Social, Economic & Political Development.
- Entsua-Mensah, F. O., Ankrah, E., Danquah, M. M., & Commodore, L. N. K. (2022). Information Seeking Behaviour of Elderly Persons in a Pandemic: Lessons from a Developing Country. Ghana Library Journal, 27(2), 139-292.
- Entsua-Mensah, F.O. & Van Der Walt, T.B. (2022). Knowledge Management Practices in Academic Libraries in Ghana. Regional Journal of Information and Knowledge Management, 7(1),92-117.
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Lady argues UG is the best in Ghana
YEN.com.gh earlier reported that a young Ghanaian lady’s choice of the best university in Ghana, along with her reasons, has caused a frenzy online.
The lady stated that the University of Ghana is the best tertiary institution in the country.
In a video on X, she explained that other universities do not meet the standards of a tertiary institution, considering some of the practices observed there.
Source: YEN.com.gh
