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Prof. Abubakar Abdullahi, BSc., M.P.A, MSc., PhD.

Brief Biography

Abubakar Abdullahi is a Professor of Government and Politics at the Department of Political Science, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. He obtained his undergraduate degree in Political Science in 1998 at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. Abdullahi received his M.Sc. and Ph. D degrees in the same University in 2007 and 2014 respectively. After briefed stay as a lecturer at the Sokoto State Polytechnic, Sokoto, he joined the services of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto as an Assistant Lecturer and successfully rose to the rank of Professor of Government and Politics. Professor Abdullahi’s several years of teaching and research provides him with the opportunity to have a deeper knowledge of various areas of Government and Politics including democratic governance, development issues, state formation and development, conflict and violence among others. In promoting his career and profession, Professor Abdullahi has attended numerous national and international conferences and workshops and published in some reputable journals of politics, governance and development. He was a former Executive Director, Initiative for Youth Support and Re-orientation (I4Youth) and a member of 2011 election INEC study group. He serves as a resource person for national and international organizations including Sokoto State House of Assembly (SOHA), Immigration Command and Staff College, Sokoto, RTI/Leads International and Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) Abuja among others. Professor Abdullahi was a visiting Senior lecturer and later Professor to several universities including Sokoto State University, Sokoto; Federal University, Gusau; Al-Qalam University, Katsina and Federal University Birnin-Kebbi. He has been a member of reputable professional associations including Nigerian Political Science Association (NPSA), African Politics Conference Group (APCG), American Political Science Association (APSA) and Mid-West Political Science Association (MPSA). Professor Abdullahi was a recipient of 2015 APSA Professional Development grant. He has established contact with network of professional academics and policy practitioners, who often engages him in various policy research, training and capacity building. Professor Abdullahi was a former Deputy Dean and Acting Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and was recently appointed as the Director of Registration and Examination of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.

Area of specialization:Government and Politics.
Email:abubakar.abdullahi2 @udusok.edu.ng
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List of Selected Publications

JOURNALS ARTICLES

1. Abubakar Abdullahi & Abubakar M. Kalgo (2019). “Digital Technology and Credible Election in Nigeria: Evidence from the 2019 Election” Sokoto Journal of the Social Sciences (SJSS) Conference Edition. Vol 1 (1), PP 1-12, Conference Edition 2019, Indexed: Google Scholar, Crossref, Cite Factor, J-Gate, ISSN 1595-2738
2. Abubakar Abdullahi (2019). “Political Corruption and Funding of Political Parties in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic: Implications for National Development”. Sokoto Journal of the Social Sciences (SJSS), Vol. 9 (2): PP. 117-130, August 2019. Indexed: Google Scholar, Crossref, Cite Factor, J-Gate ISSN 1595-2738.
3. Abubakar Abdullahi (2019). “Rural Banditry, Regional Security and Integration in West Africa”. Journal of Social and Political Sciences, vol. 2(3): PP. 644-654. August, 2019. DOI:10.31014/aior.1991.02.03.107, Indexed: Google scholar, crossref, SSRN, Academic resource index, Open air: ISSN 2615-3718
4. Ibrahim Sani & Abubakar Abdullahi (2018). ‘Institutional Autonomy, Strategic Innovations, and Administration of Credible Elections in Nigeria’. African Journal of Governance and Development (AJGD), vol. 7(1): pp 34-49. June, 2018. ISSN 2218-5615
5. Abubakar Abdullahi and Sanusi Ahmad (2018). “Good Governance and Local Government Administration in Nigeria: An Imperative for Sustainable Development.” International Journal of Development and Sustainability (IJDS), Vol.7 (4): PP. 1522-1532. June, 2018. Indexed: DOAJ, Google Scholar, CiteULike, AlBERT, Citeweb, Academic Journals Database, and CORE (Max Planck Institute): ISSN 2186-8662
6. Umar Dantani & Abubakar Abdullahi (2017). Nigeria and Regional Development of Africa, Sokoto Journal of the Social Sciences (SJSS), Vol. 7 (2), PP.342-353: December, 2017. Indexed: Google Scholar, Crossref, Cite Factor, J-Gate: ISSN 1595-2738
7. Abubakar Abdullahi (2016). “Who do Politicians targets in the Distribution of Public Goods? Evidence from Public Housing Provision in Selected States in Nigeria” Journal of Alternative Perspectives in the Social Sciences (JAPSS), Vol. 8 (1), PP. 118-133: September, 2016. ISSN 1944-1088: Indexed: DOAJ, EBSCO, E-Journals.com, Google Scholar
8. Abubakar Abdullahi (2015). “Promoting Credible Elections in Developing Countries: International Development Partners and Civil Society Organizations in Nigeria”. African Journal of Political Science and International Relations, DOI: 10587/AJPSIR2015 0747. ISSN 1996-0832: Indexed: Google scholar, Proquest, Microsoft Academic
9. G.B. Muhammad & Abubakar Abdullahi (2013). “Corruption, Governance and the Politics of De-industrialization in Nigeria”. International Journal of Physical and Social Sciences, Vol. 3(4): PP1-13. Indexed: J-Gate, Ulrich’s Periodicals, world university directory. ISSN 2249-5894
10. Ahmad, S. & Abubakar, Abdullahi (2011). Nigeria’s Public Service and New Public Management Reform. Journal of Administrative Science, Vol. (8)1: PP 75-86 Universiti Technologi Mara. Indexed: Mycite, Google scholar, Ulrich, MyJurnal. ISSN 1675-1302
11. Umar, M. Z. & Abubakar Abdullahi (2007). “Women Empowerment and Nigeria’s Development: Perspectives, Challenges and Prospects”. Journal of Research in National Development (JORIND), Vol. 5(2): PP 1-6. Federal University of Technology, Owerri. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jorind.v5i2.42371. Indexed by Google Scholar: ISSN 1596-8308
12. Abubakar Abdullahi (2007). “Inter and Intra-party Crises and Sustainable Democratic Rule in Nigeria”. Journal of Social and Policy Issues, Vol. (4)1: PP 35-39: University of Uyo. ISSN 1117-1642

Chapters in Books

13. Abubakar Abdullahi. “Literature Review and Philosophical Orientations” in S.Y.B. Kura and Omotosho Moshood (ed.). Research Methodology and Fieldwork in Political Science (Accepted and forthcoming)
14. Abubakar Abdullahi. “The Fieldwork as Problem Solving in Policy Research”, in S.Y.B Kura and Omotosho Moshood (ed.) Research Methodology and Fieldwork in Political Science (Accepted and forthcoming)
15. Yahaya T. Baba & Abubakar Abdullahi (2015) “Foundations of Personnel Management” in I.S. Ogundiya & Amzat J. (ed.). Foundations of Social Science: Malthouse Press Limited: Lagos. PP: 451-471: ISBN 978-978-53250-3-4
16. G. B. Muhammad & Abubakar Abdullahi (2015), “The Responsibility of Government under the Shariah: An Analytical Overview”. In M.A. Wali, I.MB. Zagga and S.Y.B Kura (ed.) Islam and Governance in Nigeria: Trends and Challenges, Vol. II. Wali Foundation and Department of Political Science, UDUS, PP. 34-54. ISBN :978-978-956-854-3
17. Abubakar Abdullahi & Yahaya T. Baba (2014) “Nationalism and National Integration in Nigeria” in Ajayi, R. and Fashagba, J.O. (ed.) Understanding Government and Politics in Nigeria, Department of Political Science and International Relations Landmark University, Omu-Aran. PP: 381-395: ISBN: 978-978-942-003-2
18. Abubakar Abdullahi (2014) “An Overview of Public Procurement Reforms in Nigeria” in Alti, M.U.; Kasim, B.B.; Ahmad, S.; Kirfi, M.M.W. (ed.) Readings in Public Administration, Vol. 2 (1): pp. 162-174. ISBN: 978-135-218-3
19. Abubakar Abdullahi (2014). “Public Sector Reforms: Non-state Providers and Challenges of Service Delivery in Nigeria” in Umar, M.Z., Abubakar, S.D., Dankani, I.M., Baba, Y.T & Okolo, N.C. (ed.) Contemporary Issues in Nigeria’s National Development, Faculty of Social Science, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto: Ahmadu Bello University, Press Limited, Zaria, Kaduna: PP.401-410. ISBN:978-125-562-5
20. G.B. Muhammad & Abubakar Abdullahi (2013). “Internal Party Democracy and the Quest for Good Governance in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic” in A.S. Modibbo & Y.A. Adadu (ed.). Democracy and Development in Africa, Department of Political Science, Nasarawa State University, Keffi: PP. 199-210: ISSN: 07947729
21. I.S. Ogundiya & Abubakar Abdullahi (2012) “Understanding Federalism” in I.S. Ogundiya & J. Amzat (ed.) Basics of Social Sciences, Malthouse Press Limited, Lagos. PP: 331-358: ISBN: 978-978-8244-50-1
22. Yahaya, T.K. & Abubakar Abdullahi (2012) “Introduction to Local Government Administration” in I.S. Ogundiya & J. Amzat, (ed.) Basics of Social Sciences, Malthouse Press Limited, Lagos. PP. 489-512: ISBN: 978-978-8244-50-1
23. Danjuma, I.A. & Abubakar, Abdullahi (2012), “Muslim Countries and the Challenges of War against Terrorism in the 21stCentury” in T.M-Baba, I.M.B Zagga & S.Y.B Kura(ed.) Religion and International Relations in the Post-Cold War Era, Department of Political Science, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. PP. 187-202: ISBN: 978-978-904-347-7

CONFERENCE & INVITED PRESENTATIONS

1. Abubakar Abdullahi & Muftau O. Olarinde (2023). "Distributive Politics and Social Protection Initiatives in the Era of Economic Uncertainties Fragilities in Nigeria " Paper Presented at the International Conference with a theme: "Social Protection and Economic Uncertainties in Fragile and Conflict-Affected Contexts" Organized by Conflict Research Network West Africa (CORN) held at the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), Abuja, from 8th to 9th November, 2023
Ismaila A. Danjuma & Abubakar Abdullahi (2019). “Smart Card Reader and the Changing Nature of Electoral Process in Nigeria: Prospects and Challenges” paper presented at the 7th Annual National Conference of the Faculty of Social Sciences with a theme “Social Science Discourse in a Digitalized Era” held at the FSS Board Room, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto from 9th -12th September, 2019
2. Abubakar Abdullahi (2016). “Corruption and Political Party Financing in Nigeria”, paper presented at an International Conference on “Corruption, Security and National Development” organized by the Faculty of Social Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria held at the ABU Hotels, Kongo Campus from 28th – 30th September 2016
3. Abubakar Abdullahi, Umar Dantani & Ibrahim Sani (2015). “Civil Society Organizations and Promotion of Democratic Governance in Nigeria” paper presented at the 29th Annual NPSA conference on Governance, Economy and National Security, organized by Nigerian Political Science Association (NPSA) at the University Assembly Hall, Nasarawa State University, Keffi from 29th June- 2nd July, 2015
4. Ahmad Sanusi & Abubakar Abdullahi (2015). “Qualitative Research: Conditions, Process and Methods” paper presented at a Research Methodology workshop on “Enhancing Research Skills for Effective Research Supervision and Carrier Achievements” organized by the Department of Business Administration and Entrepreneurship, Bayero University, Kano from 12th-14thMarch, 2015
5. Abubakar Abdullahi (2014). “Youth, Social Alienation and Violence in Northern Nigeria” paper presented at the 57thAnnual Conference “Rethinking Violence, Reconstruction and Reconciliation” organized by the African Studies Association (ASA)Rutgers, University, U.S.A at JW Marriot Hotel, Indianapolis, Indiana from 20th-23rdNovember, 2014
6. Abubakar Abdullahi (2014). “Distributive Goods and Housing Provision in Nigeria: Is the Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) Feasible? paper presented at a two weeks Africa Workshops on “Distributive Goods and Distributive Politics” organized by American Political Science Association (APSA) in collaboration with Higher Institute of Public Administration (ISAP), Maputo, Mozambique from 30thJune-11thJuly, 2014
7. Abubakar Abdullahi (2013). “Public-Private Partnership and Housing Provision in Sokoto State: Challenges and Prospects”, revised paper presented at an International Conference on “Global Challenges in PPP: Cross-sectoral and cross disciplinary solutions”, Organized by the Department of Transport and Regional Economics, the Department of Political Sciences and Faculty of Law of the University of Antwerp held at the University City Campus: Hof Van Liere, Belgium, 6th-7thNovember, 2013
8. Sanusi Ahmad & Abubakar Abdullahi (2012). “Explaining the Interface between Neo-colonialism and the Nigeria’s crisis of Development” paper presented at an International conference on “Colonialism and Decolonization: Challenges and Prospects” organized by the Department of History and Civilization, International Islamic University and National Archives of Malaysia from 17th-19 April, 2012
9. Abubakar Abdullahi (2012). “Public Private Partnership and the Challenges of Housing Provision in Sokoto State”, paper presented at an International Colloquium on “thirty years of social services in Nigeria” organized by the Department of Geography and Regional Planning and the Centre for Population and Environmental Development (CPED), University of Benin at Precious Palm Royal Hotel Benin City from 26th-28thMarch, 2012
10. Abubakar, Abdullahi (2008). “Youth, Political Violence and the Prospects for Democratic Consolidation in Nigeria” paper presented at an International Conference on “Youth, Political Participation and National Development in Nigeria” organized by Center for Democratic Research and Training, Mambayya House, Bayero University, Kano, 5-6thAugust
11. Yahaya, T. Baba & Abubakar, Abdullahi (2006). “Deregulation and Poverty Reduction in Nigeria: An Assessment of the Telecommunications Sector in Sokoto Metropolis”, paper presented at the National Conference on “Social Scientist and Policy Issues in Nigeria: The crisis of Relevance”, organized by Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Abuja, 28th -31stAugust
12. Abubakar, Abdullahi & Abdullahi, Dogo (2005). “Religion and Federal System in Nigeria: A Reflection on the Weight of Religion on Nigerian Federal Practice” paper presented at the National Conference on “Nigerian Federalism: Issues and Problems”, Federal College of Education, Kwantagora, Niger State.

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