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Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto

The Most Peaceful University in Nigeria








Dr. Sa’idu Idris



Area of specialization:PUBLIC POLICY/DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION
Email:idris.saidu@udusok.edu.ng
Phone:08036993535/ 07054925419

List of Selected Publications

  • 1. Idris, S. & Isa, L.B. & Idris, A. (2020). Capacity Development in Anti-poverty Programmes: Analysis of the Impact of FADAMA III Capacity Building, Communication and Information Support in Kaduna and Sokoto States, Nigeria. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) www.rsisinternational.org Vol IV, Issue IX, September, pg 292-298. ISSN: 2454-6186 (Indexed)
  • 2. Isa, L.B. & Idris, S. (2020). 2009 Educational Reform and Access to Higher Education in Nigeria: A Conceptual Review. Gombe Journal of Administration and Management, 3(2), 24-30, October, ISSN: Print 2705-3407; Online 2714-2442. www.gjamsu.com
  • 3. Idris, S. & Lawal, M.M. (2020). Paradigmatic Evolution of Public Administration: A Descriptive Analysis. Verstehen Journal of Social Research, PLASU, 3(1), November, ISSN:2672-5533.
  • 4, Murtala, A., Idris, A. & Idris, S. (2020). The Effect of Parental Influence on Girl-child Education in Zaria Local Government Area, Kaduna State. Verstehen Journal of Social Research, PLASU, 3(1), November, ISSN:2672-5533.
  • 5. Lawal, M.M. & Idris, S. (2020). Mainstreaming Borderland Communities for Sustainable Policies and Governance in Nigeria. LAPAI International Journal of Management and Social Sciences, IBBU, 12(2), 52-63, December, ISSN: 2006-6473. Journal.ibbu.edu.ng
  • 6. Idris, S. & Abdulkarim, S.B. (2019). Linking the Paradigms in Participatory Development: Analysis of Fadama III Beneficiary Participation in Kaduna and Sokoto States, Nigeria. Sokoto Journal of the Social Sciences Conference Edition. Vol. 1, p 91-98. ISSN: Print 1595-2738; Online 2384-7652. www.sjssudus.com (Indexed)
  • 7. Idris, S. & Kabiru, S.A. (2019). Towards Promoting Rural Infrastructure for Poverty Reduction: Analysis of FADAMA III Small-scale Community-owned Infrastructure in Kaduna and Sokoto States, Nigeria. Journal of International Studies, Vol. 15, 145-164, ISSN 2289-666X. Available at:
  • 8. Idris, S. & Lawal, M.M. (2019). Knitting the Web of Governance: Rethinking Politics-Administration Dichotomy using Complementary Approach. LAPAI International Journal of Management and Social Sciences, IBBU, 11(2), 195-204, December, ISSN:2006-6473. Journal.ibbu.edu.ng
  • 9, Idris, S. & Murtala, A. (2019). An Assessment of Kaduna State Ministry for Rural and Community Development on Rural Development in Kaduna State. Verstehen Journal of Social Research, PLASU, 2(2), 235-249. November, ISSN:2672-5533.
  • 10. Yaro, I., Idris, S. & Fodio, G. (2019). Implementation of Planning in Nigerian Local Governments: Issues and Challenges. LAPAI International Journal of Management and Social Sciences, IBBU, 11(2), 131-140, December, ISSN: 2006-6473. Journal.ibbu.edu.ng
  • 11. Idris, S., Othman, Y.A. & Murtala, A. (2018). Poverty Reduction Programmes: The Chinese and Indian Experience. Lessons for Nigeria, UDUS Studies in Humanities, Vol. 10, 48-57, January – December, ISSN: 0794-5639.
  • 12. Idris, S. & Kabiru, S. A. (2018). Is Inclusive Microfinance Approach an Effective Strategy for Poverty Reduction in Nigeria? Proceedings of National Conference on Governance and Development 2018 “Innovations in Government for Sustainable Development” School of Government, Universiti Utara Malaysia, 29th-30th October. Pp 22-29 eISBN: 978-967-16057-3-8.
  • 13. Idris, S. & Salihu, A. (2017). Rural Infrastructure for Poverty Reduction: Assessment of the Impact of NFDP III in Kubau and Makarfi Local Governments, Kaduna State. Social and Administrative Sciences Review, UMYU, 3(1), 278-290, ISSN: 2545-5826.
  • 14. Idris, S. (2016). The Role of State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) in Promoting Tsangaya/Almajiri Education in Kaduna State. Proceedings, Faculty of Arts, Kaduna State University. A.M.I. Malumfashi, S.A. Yakasai, & I.S.S. Abdullahi (Eds.) The Hausa People, Language and History: Past, Present, and Future. Kaduna: Garkuwa Publishing. Pp 264-276. ISBN: 978-978-956-169-8.
  • 15. Abdullahi, S.M. & Idris, S. (2016). Influence of Universal Basic Education (UBEC) Programme on Students’ Academic Performance in JSS in Adamawa State, Nigeria. Journal of Educational Research and Development, ABU, 10(1), 225-237, June, ISSN: 0794-4667.
  • 16. Lawal, M.M., Koko, N.M. & Idris, S. (2016). Moral Degeneration in Contemporary Nigerian Societies: A Solution from Islamic Perspective. Readings in Management Studies, Special Conference Edition. Vol 5, 48-53. ISBN: 978-978-909-1713.
  • 17. Abdullahi, S.M. & Idris, S. (2016). Influence of Universal Basic Education (UBEC) Programme on Students’ Academic Performance in JSS in Adamawa State, Nigeria. Proceedings of African Conference 2016, Faculty of Education, ABU, Zaria. Pp 689-697. ISBN: 978-978-54469-9-9.
  • 18. Madu, A.Y. & Idris, S. (2015). Corporate Governance and Service Delivery in Nigeria’s Corporate Affairs Commission: A Reflection on the 2001 Reform Exercise. Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences, 6(6) S4, 110-114. ISSN: 2039-9340 (Print); 2039-2117 (Online). Doi: 10.5901/mjss.2015.v6n6s4p110 (Indexed
  • 19. Madu, A.Y. & Idris, S. (2014). The impact of Nigeria’s Corporate Affairs Commission reform and re-organization on corporate governance and service delivery. Conference Proceedings 30th UMM International Conference on Governance 2014, Malaysia, 29th-30th November. ISBN: 978-983-2078-95-1.
  • 20. Idris, S. & Lawal, M.M. (2014). Youth empowerment and peace for sustainable unity in Nigeria, Readings in Public Administration, UDUS, 2, 134-146, ISBN: 978-135-128-3.
  • 21. Idris, S. & Othman, Y. (2014). Towards delivering qualitative public services in Nigeria: Establishing the linkage- Service Compact (Servicom), Readings in Public Administration, UDUS, 2, 210-221, ISBN:978-135-128-3.
  • 22. Idris, S. & Kirfi, M.M.W. (2014). Poverty reduction in Nigeria: The way forward, A.B.U Journal of Public Administration, 3(2), 36-50, ISSN: 2360-9664. Journals.abu.edu.ng
  • 23. Idris, S. (2014). The Nigerian civil service: A review of post-independence reforms, Book Chapter, S.B. Abdulkarim & H.A. Adullahi (Eds.) Readings in Nigerian Government and Administration, Zaria: ABU Press. pp 324-346. ISBN: 978-125-661-3.
  • 24. Idris, S., Abdullahi, S. & Kabiru, S.A. (2014). Technical and vocational education: A panacea to poverty and insecurity problems in Northern Nigeria, Journal of Vocational Business Education, ABU, 2(2), 100-105, ISSN: 2276-9773. li>
  • 25. Idris, S. (2013). Deregulation policy: Evidence from selected sectors of the Nigerian economy, Journal of Vocational Business Education, A.B.U, Zaria, 2(1), 75-79, ISSN: 2276-9773.
  • 26. Kirfi, M.M.W., Abdullahi, A. & Idris, S. (2013). Capacity building, enforcement of compliance and sustainable development: A view from Nigeria`s CAC, European Journal of Management Sciences and Economics, 1(3), 137-147, June,ISSN:2052-6830 http://www.marynsam.co.uk/uploads.
  • 27. Idris, S. & Madu, A.Y. (2012). Impact assessment of Non-Governmental Organizations as third sector in national development in Nigeria, ABU Journal of Public Administration, 1(1), 142-151, ISSN: 2360-9664. Journals.abu.edu.ng
  • 28. Kirfi, M.M., Kaoje, N.A. & Idris, S. (2012). Reforms in regulatory bureaucracy and service delivery in Nigeria: Evidence from Nigeria’s Corporate Affairs Commission, Sokoto Journal of Management Sciences, UDUS, 1(1), 101-117, ISSN: 2141-1670.
  • 29. Fodio, G. & Idris, S. (2021). Effect of Promotion on Job Satisfaction: A Study of Tertiary Institutions in Sokoto State, Nigeria. International Journal of Management Studies and Social Science Research, IJMSSSR, 3(6), 134-138, ISSN: 2582-0265 www.ijmsssr.org