Prof Ahmed Gomna Kuta

Ahmed Gomna Kuta is a Professor of Fisheries Socio-economics who earned his PhD in 2007 from the Institute of Aquaculture, University of Stirling, United Kingdom. His research encompasses cost–return analysis of fish farming, food security, livelihoods, fish consumption surveys, and the socio-economic dynamics of fishing communities. He has published widely in reputable Scopus-indexed journals across Q1, Q3, and Q4 categories. Among his contributions, the 2007 article in the British Journal of Nutrition titled “Inter-household and intra-household patterns of fish and meat consumption in fishing communities in two states in Nigeria” remains particularly influential, having received 109 citations to date. Overall, Professor Kuta’s scholarly work has accumulated 168 citations, with an H-index of 4 and an i10-index of 4. He is a member of the Fisheries Society of Nigeria, Science Teachers Association of Nigeria, Nigerian Association of Vocational and Technical Educators, Nigerian Association for Science Education Research, and Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria.

Profiles:
• Scopus ID: 16241628400
• ORCID: 0009-0007-5550-7393
• Google Scholar: Ahmed Gomna - Google Scholar
• Web of Science ResearcherID: PGE-9268-2026

PUBLICATIONS
1. Gomna, A. and Rana, K (2007): Inter - household and intra - household patterns of fish and meat consumption in fishing communities in two states in Nigeria. British Journal of Nutrition, 97 (1), 145-152. (An International Journal Published by Cambridge University Press, UK, on behalf of the Nutrition Society)
Journal Ranking Q1 (Scimago Journal Ranking, 2007)
Total Citations 109 (Google Scholar @ Ahmed Gomna)
2. Gomna, A (2011): The role of tilapia in food security of fishing villages in Niger state, Nigeria. African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development. 11 (7), 5561-5572 (An International Journal Published by African Scholarly Science Communications Trust, Nairobi, Kenya)
Journal Ranking Q3 (Scimago Journal Ranking)
Total Citations 28 (Google Scholar @ Ahmed Gomna)
3. Gomna, A (2025): Fish Consumption Patterns of Households in Fishing Villages Around Kainji Lake, Niger and Kebbi States, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Nutritional Sciences. 46(2), 143 - 152 . published by Nutrition Society of Nigeria
Journal Ranking Q4 (Scimago Journal Ranking)
4. Gomna, A, Dan-Azumi, P & Mamman, Z (2020): Profitability Analysis of Fish Farming in Niger State, Nigeria. International Journal of Food Science and Agriculture, 4(3), 293-300. DOI: 10.26855/ijfsa.2020.09.009
Total Citations 10 (Google Scholar @ Ahmed Gomna)
5. Gomna, A (2015): A Comparative Study of the Profitability of Brush parks in Two States in Nigeria. International Journal of Fisheries and Aquaculture. 7(10), 160-166.
Total Citations 4 (Google Scholar @ Ahmed Gomna)
6. Gomna, A.; Yaro, I and Lamai, S.L (2000): Evaluation of the growth performance, yield and survival of Oreochromis niloticus at different stocking densities in rice-cum-fish culture systems. Journal of Science, Technology and Mathematics Education, 3 (1), 149-156. (Published by Department of Science Education, Federal University of Technology, Minna)
Total Citations 4 (Google Scholar @ Ahmed Gomna)
7. Gomna, A. (2010): Fisheries and Sustainable Livelihoods of Fishing Communities in Nigeria. World Aquaculture.41 (2), 61-63+. (An International Journal Published by World Aquaculture society, USA)
Total Citations 2 (Google Scholar @ Ahmed Gomna)
8. Gomna, A (2025): Comparative analysis of costs and profitability of catfish farming in Niger and Lagos States, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Fisheries, 22 (2), 3198 – 3204. (Published by Fisheries Society of Nigeria)
9. Gomna, A. (1999): An exposition on the establishment and management of a commercial fish farm in Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Agricultural Education, 2 (1&2), 29-34. (Published by Nigerian Association of Agricultural Educators)
10. Gomna, A. (2008): A comparative study of meat consumption patterns in the fishing communities in two states of Nigeria. Journal of Science Education, 2 (1), 110-116.
11. Gomna, A. (2008): Brush parks and sustainability in West Africa. Journal of Science and Technology. 7 (1), 20-24.
12. Gomna, A. (2008): A comparative study of fish park fisheries in Niger and Lagos states of Nigeria. Journal of Vocational Education, 6 (2) 147-160.
13. Gomna, A. (2007): A comparative study of the profitability of modern and traditional aquaculture systems in two states in Nigeria. Journal of Science Education 1 (2), 91-96.
14. Gomna, A. (2006): The place of agricultural education in achieving national economic development. Journal of Education, 8 (1), 125-130.
15. Gomna, A. (2006): A comparative study of fish species preferences in the fishing communities in two selected states of Nigeria. Journal of Vocational Education, 5 (2), 115-130.
16. Gomna, A. (2006): Cost-return analysis of fish parks in Niger and Lagos states of Nigeria. Journal of Science and Technology, 5 (2), 83-93.
17. Gomna, A. (2002): Ways of enhancing productivity in traditional aquaculture systems in West Africa. Journal of Vocational Education, 2 (1), 109-120.
18. Gomna, A. (2002): The role of liming and fertilisation in fish pond management. Nigerian Journal of Research in Education. 4 (1), 211-218.
19. Gomna, A. (2001): Effect of raw soya beans on the performance of Rabbits. Journal of Vocational Education, 1 (1), 111-116.
20. Gomna, A (2010): Introduction to fish production systems and practices in Nigeria. Kontagora, Unique press
21. Gomna, A; Adekojo, S.A & Zarma, A (2010): Introduction to Animal production in Nigeria. Kontagora, Unique press
22. Gomna, A. (2008): The role of Agricultural Education in achieving the Millennium Development Goals. In: Okhawere, P.Y.O and E.A. Ogunwole (Eds). Vocational Technical Education for Achieving Millennium Development Goals, 158-161
23. Gomna, A (2006) The role of traditional aquaculture systems and fish in food security and livelihoods of fishing communities in two states in Nigeria (PhD Thesis)
Total Citations 11 (Google Scholar @ Ahmed Gomna)
24. Gomna, A. and Lawal, J. (1996): Techniques in drawing required diagrams in answering theory questions in Biology paper in WAEC S.S.C.E. In: E.U.U Akpan and S.O.C Okeke (Eds.) Tackling SSCE Questions in STM. STAN workshop proceedings, 35 -41
25. Gomna, A (2015): The role of tilapia in food security of fishing Communities in Lagos State, Nigeria. Paper presented at 20th Annual conference of the Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria (AESON) held at National Agricultural Extension and Research Liaison Services (NAERLS), ABU, Zaria on 11th – 15th May, 2015
26. Gomna, A. (2012): Restructuring Agricultural Education for Self Reliance and Poverty Alleviation. Paper presented at National conference of Association of Nigerian Academics held in College Of Education, Agbor, Delta State on 23rd – 27th April 2012
27. Gomna, A. (2010): Vocational agriculture: A veritable tool for rebranding Nigeria. Paper presented at National conference of school of vocational education, F.C.E, Kontagora, on 17th – 21st May 2010
28. Gomna, A. (2009): Aquaculture and sustainability in Nigeria. Paper presented at National conference of school of Education Isa Kaita college of education, Dutsin-ma, Katsina state, on 27th April – 1st May 2009
29. Gomna, A. (2009): The Role of fish in food security of fishing Villages in Niger State. Paper presented at National conference of School of Vocational Education, F.C.E, Kontagora, on 25th – 29th May 2009
30. Gomna, A. (2008): The role of Agricultural Education in achieving the Millennium Development Goals. Paper presented at National conference of school of vocational education, F.C.E, Kontagora, on 27th – 31st May 2008
31. Gomna, A. (2008): The place of fisheries in national development. Paper presented at National conference of school of Arts and Social Sciences, Isa Kaita college of education, Dutsin-ma, Katsina state, on 28th April 2008 - 2nd May 2008
32. Gomna, A. (2006): The Role of Vocational and Technical Education in National Development. Paper presented at National conference of school of vocational education, F.C.E, Zaria on 7th – 9th June, 2006
33. Gomna, A. (2000): The place of Agricultural Education to Rural Development in the New Millennium. Paper presented at 5th National conference of Nigerian Association of Agricultural Educators held at F.C.E Special, Oyo on 11th – 14th September, 2000
34. Gomna, A. (1999): Strategies for the establishment of profitable fish farms in Nigeria. Paper presented at 4th National conference of Nigerian Association of Agricultural Educators in Nigerian Colleges of Education on 26th – 29th October, 1999
35. Gomna, A. (1998): The role of Science Education to Rural Development in Nigeria. Paper presented at National Conference held at F.C.E, Abeokuta, on 22nd– 26th June, 1998
36. Gomna, A. (1998): Concept mapping as an instructional strategy for effective teaching and learning of integrated science concepts in secondary schools. Paper presented at the 3rd National Conference of STAN, held at F.C.E, Kontagora.
37. Gomna, A. (1996): Yoruba language as a medium of instruction in science: problems and prospects. A paper presented at Yoruba Teachers’ conference held at F.C.E, Kontagora on 3rd – 7th July, 1996
38. Gomna, A. (1996): The relevance of science education to national development in Nigeria. A paper presented at N.C.C.E National conference held at NTI conference hall, Kaduna on 22nd – 25th July, 1996
39. Gomna, A. (1996): Science and the Science Teacher. A paper presented at School of Science Seminar, F.C.E, Kontagora on 4th June, 1996