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Dr. Balkisu Saidu

Brief Biography


Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria and an Associate Professor of Law, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria. Dr. Saidu obtained her Ph.D/SJD in Energy Law and Policy from Keio University, Tokyo, Japan; LL. M in Petroleum Law and Policy from the University of Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom (UK); and BL from the Nigerian Law School, Bwari, Abuja, Nigeria.

She holds Certificate in Modern Practice in Petroleum Licensing from University of Dundee, Scotland, UK; Certificate in Leadership Skills from Lagos Business School, Nigeria; and Fukuzawa Bunmei Juku Certificate in Leadership from Keio University, Tokyo, Japan. She is a member of Nigerian Bar Association (NBA); International Bar Association (IBA); and International Association for Energy Economics (IAEE). Dr. Saidu is a Chevening and Monbukagakusho Scholar.

She serves as Senior Special Assistant to the President on Legal, Research & Compliance Matters, Office of the Vice President (2016 – 2023).

Area of specialization:Energy Law and Policy, Jurisprudence and ICT
Email:saidu.balkisu@udusok.edu.ng
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List of Selected Publications

PUBLICATIONS

1.Dr. Balkisu Saidu (Ed.), NAEE Energy Forum, 3rd Edition, a Publication of Nigerian Association of Energy Economics, April 2016

2. Dr. Balkisu Saidu (Ed.), NAEE Energy Forum, 3rd Edition, a Publication of Nigerian Association of Energy Economics, April 2017

3. Dr. Balkisu Saidu (Ed.), NAEE Energy Forum, 3rd Edition, a Publication of Nigerian Association of Energy Economics, April 2018

4. Balkisu Saidu (Ed.), The Appellate Review, Volume 4 Number 1, a Publication of the Justice Emmanuel Ayoola Foundation September 2020 (ISBN: 2006-943x; ISSN: 2734- 3588)

5. Balkisu Saidu (Ed.), The Appellate Review, Volume 4 Number 2, a Publication of the Justice Emmanuel Ayoola Foundation December 2020 (ISBN: 2006-943x; ISSN: 2734- 3588)

CONFERENCE PAPERS

1. Balkisu Saidu “Highlights of the 8th NAEE/IAEE Annual International Conference, 27-28 April 2015” – Published in IAEE Energy Forum (Cleveland, Ohio), Third Quarter 2015 (Pages 46-47)

2. Balkisu Saidu “The Use of ICT in Legislative Process” - A Presentation at a 3 Day Capacity Building Workshop for Members of Sokoto State House of Assembly, 22nd-25th November 2015 at New Katsina Motel, Katsina, Nigeria.

3. Balkisu Saidu “Highlights of the 9th NAEE/IAEE Annual International Conference, 24-26 April 2016” – Published in IAEE Energy Forum (Cleveland, Ohio), Third Quarter 2016 (Pages 30-31)5.

4. Balkisu Saidu “A New Song to an Old Tune: Perpetuating Censorship through Limitations” – A Presentation at a One Day Sensitization Workshop for Senior Civil Servants in Sokoto State on the Implementation of Freedom of Information Act 2011, 16th March 2016 at Dankani Guest Palace, Sokoto, Nigeria.

5. Balkisu Saidu “Review of Laws Establishing Regulatory Agencies and Tertiary Institutions: Insiders Perspective – A Presentation at a Roundtable on Legislative Agenda for Tertiary Education in Nigeria, 31st May – 2nd June 2016 at A Class Park, Maitama, Abuja, Nigeria.

6. Dr. Balkisu Saidu “Gas, Green Energy and Power Economics: Fundamentals & Prospects for Sustainable Economic Development in Nigeria - Role of States Governments” - A Paper Presented at the Petroleum and Power Policy Forum, organized by Emerald Energy Institute, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria, 29th & 30th June 2015.

7. Dr. Balkisu Saidu “Requirements for Effective Legislative Oversight” - A Paper Presented at the USAID/RTI/LEAD 3 Day Legislative Budget Functions and Oversight Duties Induction Training for Members of Sokoto State House of Assembly, at Martaba Millennium Hotels Malali, Kaduna, Nigeria, 15-17 June 2015.

8. Dr. Balkisu Saidu “Law Making Process and Statutory Instruments” - A Paper Presented at the USAID/RTI/LEAD 3 Day Legislative Budget Functions and Oversight Duties Induction Training for Members of Sokoto State House of Assembly, at Martaba Millennium Hotels Malali, Kaduna, Nigeria, 15-17 June 2015.

9. Dr. Balkisu Saidu “Planning and Measuring Realistic Change” – A Workshop Paper Presented at Active Citizens/Savi Workshop organised by the British Council at British Council Office, Plot 3645, IBB Way, Maitama, Garki, Abuja, Nigeria, 13- 14 December 2014.

10. Balkisu Saidu “Development of Competition in Immature Electricity Markets through the Interface of Law and Policy” – A Paper Presented at the Seminar on Regulatory Industries organised by the Graduate School of Law, Keio University, Tokyo, Japan on 14th June 2010.

11. Balkisu Saidu “The 2003 Electricity Directive & its Implication on the Security of Supply in the EU: A Critique” - A Paper Presented at the Seminar on Regulatory Industries organised by the Graduate School of Law, Keio University, Tokyo, Japan on 18th January 2010.

12. Balkisu Saidu “Historical Background of the Electricity Supply Industry (ESI) in Nigeria” – A Paper Presented at the Seminar on Regulatory Industries organised by the Graduate School of Law, Keio University, Tokyo, Japan on 12th November 2009.

13. Balkisu Saidu “Untangling the Web of Electricity Reform in a Dynamic World: Towards an Effective Liberalisation of the Electricity Supply Industry (ESI) in Nigeria” – A Paper presented at the Seminar on International Politics organised by the Graduate School of Law, Keio University, Tokyo, Japan on 6th June 2009.

14. Balkisu Saidu “The Three-Stage Approach to the Resolution of the Problems of the Electricity Supply Industry in Nigeria” – A Paper Presented at the Seminar on Regulatory Industries organised by the Graduate School of Law, Keio University, Tokyo, Japan on 27th January 2009.

15. Lawyers Forum of the Nigerian Bar Association Annual

16. General/Delegates’ Conference organized by the Nigerian Bar

17. Association Held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria, 26th August – 1st September 2006 (30th August 2006).

18. Balkisu Saidu “Administration of Justice in Nigeria: The Role and Constraints of the Public and Private Bar” – A Paper Presented at the Workshop on Legal and Judicial Reforms in Nigeria organised by the National Judicial Institute at Hamdala Hotel Kaduna, 1-3 July 2003.