[8] Oti Boateng proceeded to the University of Ghana where he completed with a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Economics.

Oti Boateng also held Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Statistics from the University of Liverpool, United Kingdom.

Oti Boateng was elected as the first black Chairman of the United Nations Statistical Commission In 1987.

Oti Boateng authored several books and research papers regarding local governance, statistics and community, national development.

[15][16][17][18] In 2019 he launched a 3 volume book with the title 'Development in Unity' in Accra[11][17] He was a member of the freemasonry community under the Grand Lodge of Ghana.