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Prof. M.G. Mahuta

Brief Biography

MUHAMMAD GARBA MAHUTA was born on 1st January, 1964 in Mahuta, Fakai Local Government of Kebbi State. He obtained Grade II Teachers’ Certificate from Government Teachers’ College, Zuru. He hold B.A. Ed. (Islamic Studies) from University of Sokoto and M.Ed. (Sociology of Education), Ph.D. (Sociology of Education) from Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. He has published over fifty (50) articles in Academic Journals, in the areas of Sociology of Education generally and Gender in Education, Nomadic Education, Minority Education and Teacher Education in Particular.

He is a Professor of Sociology of Education in the Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education and Extension Services, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto with thirty five (35) years of Teaching, Research, Undergraduate and Postgraduate supervision experience. He was promoted to the rank of Professor on 1st October, 2010. He has been Teaching and engaged in supervision of Undergraduate and Postgraduate for over three decades in the area of Sociology of Education. He has authored two Text books, namely: “An introduction to Sociological Foundation of Education (2007)” and “An introduction to the Teaching Profession for Teacher- Trainees (2009)”. He has supervised five (5) Ph.D. and sixty five (65) M.Ed. Students of Sociology of Education as Major Supervisor.

He participated in the writing of Nomadic Education pupils Text Books for Islamic Studies for Primary 1-6. and also participated in several seminars and workshops organized by the National Commission for Nomadic Education (NCNE) from 1998- to date. He received a National Universities Commission, 2002 Nigerian Universities Doctoral Thesis Award in recognition of the outstanding research work documented in his Doctor of Philosophy Degree Thesis. He also received the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Postgraduate Award as the Most Outstanding Research Work at Ph.D Level Recognized by National Universities Commission (NUC), Ph.D in Sociology of Education, 2002.

He served as Departmental Postgraduate Coordinator, Department of Education 2006 – 2008, Faculty Postgraduate Coordinator, Faculty of Education and Extension Services, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto 2011 – 2014, Coordinator, Nomadic Education Curriculum Development Centre, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto 2008–2015, Member, Presidential Visitation Panel for Federal Colleges of Education and Polytechnics (Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnics, Nwana, Ebonyi State) 2012, Member, Presidential Committee on Needs Assessment of Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria 2013. He is External Examiner and served as External Assessor for nine (9) Readers and eight (8) Professors from different universities. He is member of various academic and professional organisations namely:Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), Nigerian Academy of Education (NAE), Association of Sociologists of Education of Nigeria (ASEN), Association for the Promotion of Academic Excellence in Tertiary Institutions of Nigeria (APAETIN). He was Head of Department of Educational Foundations, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto from May, 2016 to August, 2019, He was Director, Division of General Studies, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto from July, 2019 to December, 2021.

He is currently, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic), Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.

He is happily married with eleven (11) children.

Area of specialization:Sociology of Education
Email:garba.muhammad@udusok.edu.ng
Phone:08032348261, 08078617487

List of Selected Publications

PUBLICATIONS:

1.Mahuta M.G. (1998) Gender Equality: An Assessment of Parental Attitudes Towards Formal Education in Sokoto. The Beam: Journal of Arts and Science Vol. 4 (Special Issue), pp. 40 – 44.
2.Mahuta, M.G. (1999) Gender, Social Class and Technical Education. Kaura Namoda Journal of General Education. Vol. I, No. I, pp. 31 – 35.
3.Mahuta, M.G. (2000) Some Aspects of Sociology of Education. In Junaid, M. I., Salawu, A. A. and Maitafsir, M. G., (eds). Readings in Education U.D.U. Sokoto Vol. I, Chapter 5, pp. 61 - 80.
4.Junaid M. I. & Mahuta M.G. (2000) Introduction to Qualitative Research Methodology. In Junaid, M. I., Salawu, A. A. and Maitafsir, M. G., (eds). Readings in Education, U.D.U. Sokoto Vol. I, Chapter 12, pp. 208 – 216.
5.Mahuta, M. G. (2002) Educational Provision for Kambari in Kebbi State: A Preliminary Investigation. Sokoto Educational Review Vol. 5 pp.113 – 127.
6.Mahuta, M.G. (2003) Classroom Management in Primary Schools: Some Considerations. Degel Journal of the faculty of Arts and Islamic Studies, Vol. VI, PP. 174 – 183.
7.Mahuta, M. G. (2003) Women and Their Education: Issues Problems and Prospects. Sokoto Educational Review. Vol. VI, No. 1, PP. 121 – 130.
8.Mahuta, M. G. (2003); Literacy and Numeracy Education Needs of Kambari Adults in Kebbi State. Bichi Journal of Education Vol. IV, No. 1, pp.127 – 138.
9.Mahuta, M. G. (2004); An Appraisal of the Political and Agricultural Extension Education Needs of the Indigenous Kambari Adults in Kebbi State. Sokoto Educational Review Vol. 6, No.2, PP. 234 – 244.
10.Mahuta, M. G. (2004); Gender Equality in Occupation: An Appraisal of Parental Attitudes towards Occupational Aspirations of Girls in Government Girls’ College, Sokoto. Sokoto Educational Review Vol.7, PP. 204 – 213.
11.Mahuta, M. G. (2004); An Overview of Educationally Disadvantaged Groups in Nigeria: Lessons for Universal Basic Education. In Muhammad, U. T., et’al (Eds) Educational Themes in Nigeria. A Book Published in Honour of Late Colleagues in the Faculty of Education and Extension Services, UDUS. Pp.93 – 104.
12.Mahuta, M. G. (2006) Education of the Nigerian Child: The Perspective of the Girl-Child. Journal of the National Association of Science, Humanities and Education Research (NASHER) Vol. 4, No. 2, pp. 18 – 26.
13.Mahuta M. G (2006) Girl-Child Education in Nigeria: Towards the Improvement of Enrolment and Participation of Girls in the Educational Provisions. Farfaru Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies (FJMDS) (Special Conference Edition), Vol. 1, pp. 138 – 145.
14.Mahuta, M. G. (2007), Teacher Preparation for National Education Reform: Implications for Universal Basic Education in Nigeria. Sokoto Educational Review Vol. 9, No. 1. pp. 43 – 52.
15.Mahuta, M. G. (2007), Minority Education for National Sustainability: The Case of the Indigenous Kambari in Nigeria. Journal of the National Association of Science, Humanities and Education Research (NASHER), Vol.5, No.1, pp. 87 - 94.
16.Mahuta, M. G. (2007), An Ethnographic Study of the Educational Needs of the Indigenous Kambari Children in Kebbi State, Nigeria. African Journal of Allied Education. Vol. 1, No.1., pp. 43 – 52.
17.Mahuta, M. G. (2007), De-Regulation of Education in Nigeria: Implications for Citizen’s Right to Education. African Journal of Educational Studies. Vol. 5, No. 1, pp. 162 – 172.
18.Mahuta, M. G. & Inuwa, A. M. (2008), Teaching and Learning in Rural Societies: Problems and Strategies for Improvement. Sokoto Educational Review. Vol. 10, No. 1, pp. 96 – 107.
19.Mahuta, M. G. (2008), Reforms in Nomadic Education and the Future of Nigeria: A Sociological Viewpoint. Nigerian Journal of Sociology of Education. Vol. II., No. 2, pp. 59 – 66.
20.Mahuta, M. G. (2008), Women Education and the Millennium Development Goals in Nigeria. Standardizer of the Nigerian Academics (A Multidisciplinary Journal). Vol. 5, No. 1, pp. 6 – 12.
21.Mahuta, M. G. & Inuwa, A. M. (2008), Boys Dropout from Schools in Sokoto Metropolis: Conflict/Marxian Sociological Theory Perspectives. Standardizer of the Nigerian Academics (A Multidisciplinary Journal). Vol. 5, No. 1, pp. 137 – 144.
22.Mahuta, M. G. & Inuwa, A. M. (2009), Challenges facing Teaching and Learning in Socially Stratified Societies: Implications for Sociologists of Education in Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Sociology of Education. Vol, III, No. 3, pp. 248 – 256.
23.Mahuta, M. G. (2009), Teaching and Learning in Gender Stereotyped Society: The Nigerian Experience. The Nigerian Journal of Education. Vol. 7, No. 2, pp. 1 – 6.
24.Mahuta, M. G. (2009), Emerging Issues in Nomadic Education in Nigeria: Challenges of the 21st Century. Journal of National Association Science Humanities Education Research (NASHER). Vol. 7, No. 1, pp. 81 – 85.
25.Mahuta, M. G. (2009), Educational Reforms and Social Security: Implications of National Development. African Journal of Allied Education. Vol. 3, No. 1, pp. 177 – 187.
26.Mahuta, M. G. (2009), Challenges of the Twenty First (21st) Century: Emerging Issues in Teacher Education in Nigeria. Standardizer of the Nigerian Academics. Vol. 6, No. 1, pp. 1 – 6.
27.Mahuta, M. G. (2009), Role of Education and Value Reorientation in Attainment of Sustainable Development in Nigeria. Knowledge Review: A Multidisciplinary Journal. Vol. 19, No. 5, pp. 90 – 94.
28.Mahuta, M. G. (2009), Girl-child Education as a Factor for National Integration and Development in Nigeria. African Journal of Educational Studies. Vol. 6, No. 1, pp. 42-58.
29.Mahuta, M. G. (2009) Ensuring Environmental Sustainability Aspect of the Millennium Development Goals through Environment Education in Nigeria. Journal of National Association Science Humanities Education Research (NASHER). Vol. 7, No. 3, pp. 87-93.
30.Mahuta, M. G. (2009), Peace Education and Conflict Management for Sustainable Development in Nigeria. Sokoto Educational Review. Vol. 11, No. 1, pp.139 – 147.
31.Mahuta, M. G. (2009), Family Functions in the Tasks of Values Inculcation and Character Development amongst Youngsters in Nigeria: A Sociological Perspective. Taguwa Journal of Humanities. Vol. 2, No. 1, pp. 207 – 213.
32.Mahuta, M. G. (2010, April), Revamping Nigeria’s Economy: Implications for a Sustainable Educational System. Academic Scholarship Journal. Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 57 – 62.
33.Mahuta, M. G. (2010, May) Teacher Education for Sustainable Education in Nigeria. Journal of Quality Education. Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 59 – 63.
34.Mahuta, M. G. (2010), The Global Economic Meltdown and its Implications for Teacher Education in Nigeria. African Journal of Academic Excellence. Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 74 – 76.
35.Mahuta, M. G. (2010, May), Gender Representation in School Subjects and National Development: Impediments and Strategies for Improvement. Nigerian Journal for Development Research (NJDR). Vol. 1 No. 1 pp.34 – 41.
36.Mahuta, M. G. (2010, June), An Overview of Examination Misconduct in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions Bakatsina Journal of Education, Vol.2, No.1, pp.86 – 93.
37.Mahuta M. G. (2010), Millennium Development Goals: Strategies for Gender Equality and Educational Provision in Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Sociology of Education (NJSE). Vol. 4, No. 1, pp. 27 – 35.
38.Mahuta M. G. (2011), Education for Morality: A Panacea for Rebranding the Nigerian Society. Nigerian Journal of Sociology of Education (NJSE). Vol. 5, No. 1, pp. 52 – 59.
39.Mahuta M. G. & Inuwa A.M (2011), Rebranding the Nigerian Society through the Provision of Education for Self-reliance. Nigerian Journal of Sociology of Education (NJSE). Vol. 5, No. 1, pp. 142 – 149.
40.Mahuta M. G. (2012), Achieving the Goals of Secondary Education in Nigeria Via Teacher Education. African Journal of Academic Excellence. Vol. 3, No. 1, pp. 131 – 138.
41.Mahuta, M. G., Ladan, S.A & Isah, I.M. (2016); Sociological Tendency for Rethinking Teacher Education Programmes in Nigeria: The Place of Sociology of Education. In Tambawal, M.U., (Eds) Book of Topical Educational Issues. Nasara Press Ltd, Zaria . ISBN 978-978-953-736-5, Pp.1 – 12.
42.Mahuta M.G. & Ladan S.A. (2016), An Overview of the Role of Citizenship Education in Sustainable Peace and Economic Development in Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Sociology of Education (NJSE). ISSN: 1118-1784 Vol. 9, No. 1, pp. 495 – 504.
43.Mahuta M.G. & Ladan S.A. (2016), Education and Democratic Culture: Panacea for Effective Conflict Resolution in Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Sociology of Education (NJSE). ISSN: 1118-1784. Vol. 9, No. 1, pp. 505 – 512.
44.Mahuta M.G. & Danjuma, M. (2016) Parents Social Status and Family Background as Effective Tools for the Revitalisation of Girl-Child Education in Kebbi State, Nigeria. Sokoto International Journal of Counselling Psychology. ISSN: 2384-5120, Volume 4, pp. 1-14.
45.Ladan S.A, Junaid M.I, Mahuta M.G & Abdulqadir U.I (2021) Assessment of Initial Teacher preparation; A tracer study of Serving NCE Graduates of Shehu Shagari College of Education. Interdiscipilinary Journal of Education ISSN:2616-9096. Volume 5 No1. PP. 48-61. URL- https://journals.iuiu.ac.ug/index.php/ije

PUBLISHED BOOKS:

1.Mahuta, M. G. (2007), An Introduction to Sociological Foundation of Education. Sokoto: But-Bass Educational Books. ISBN: 978-978-082-260-6.
2.Mahuta, M. G. (2009), An Introduction to the Teaching Profession for Teacher-trainees. Sokoto: Mathi Publishers. ISBN: 978-978-901-099-8.

CONTRIBUTION IN BOOKS:

1.Mahuta, M. G. (2004); Contributor, Writing of “Pupils’ Textbook in Islamic Studies for Nomadic Schools”. (Primary 1). National Commission for Nomadic Education, Kaduna.
2.Mahuta, M. G. (2004); Contributor, Writing of “Pupils’ Textbook in Islamic Studies for Nomadic Schools”. (Primary 2). National Commission for Nomadic Education, Kaduna.
3.Mahuta, M. G. (2004); Contributor, Writing of “Pupils’ Textbook in Islamic Studies for Nomadic Schools”. (Primary 3). National Commission for Nomadic Education, Kaduna.
4.Mahuta, M. G. (2004); Contributor, Writing of “Pupils’ Textbook in Islamic Studies for Nomadic Schools”. (Primary 4). National Commission for Nomadic Education, Kaduna.
5.Mahuta, M. G. (2004); Contributor, Writing of “Pupils’ Textbook in Islamic Studies for Nomadic Schools”. (Primary 5). National Commission for Nomadic Education, Kaduna.
6.Mahuta, M. G. (2004); Contributor, Writing of “Pupils’ Textbook in Islamic Studies for Nomadic Schools”. (Primary 6). National Commission for Nomadic Education, Kaduna.
7.Mahuta, M. G. (ud); Contributor, Writing of Textbook for Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDL by DLS). National Teachers’ Institute, Kaduna.
8.Mahuta, M. G. (2007), Contributor, Writing of Pupils “Textbook in Social Studies for the Education of Children of Migrant Fisherfolk Schools” (Book 1) National Commission for Nomadic Education, Kaduna.
9.Mahuta, M. G. (2007), Contributor, Writing of Pupils “Textbook in Social Studies for the Education of Children of Migrant Fisherfolk Schools”(Book 2) National Commission for Nomadic Education, Kaduna.
10.Mahuta, M. G. (2007), Contributor, Writing of Pupils “Textbook in Social studies for the Education of Children of Migrant Fisherfolk Schools”(Book 3) National Commission for Nomadic Education, Kaduna.
11.Mahuta, M. G. (2007), Contributor, Writing of “Teachers’ Guide in Social Studies for the Education of Children of Migrant Fisherfolk Schools”. (Levels 1 – 3) National Commission for Nomadic Education, Kaduna.

SEMINAR/CONFERENCE PAPERS

1.Mahuta M.G. (1995) “Gender Socialization in the Family” A paper presented at the College Seminar Series, held at Senior Staff Common Room, Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto, 7th December.
2.Mahuta M.G. & Abubakar, A. (1996) “Gender Socialization in the School: Implication for Guidance and Counseling Service” A paper presented at the College Seminar Series, held at Senior Staff Common Room, Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto, 16th October.
3.Na’ibi, M.U & Mahuta, M.G (1996). “The Hidden Curriculum as a Social Control Device in Schools”. A Paper Presented at the College Seminar Series, held at Senior Staff Common Room, Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto, 4th December.
4.Mahuta M.G. (1999) “Gender Bias in Education: The perspective on the Rural Girl – Child Education” A paper presented at the Faculty of Education, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, 26th January.
5.Mahuta M.G. (2004) “The Nigerian Educational System: A Challenge to Democracy” A lead paper presented at the 2nd National Conference of Academics, College of Basic and Advance Studies (COBAS), Yauri, 2nd June.
6.Mahuta, M. G. & Inuwa, A. M. (2008), Teaching and Learning in Multi-Religious Nigeria: A Sociological Viewpoint. A paper presented at the National Conference organised by the National Association of Sociologists of Education (NASE), held at the Main Auditorium University of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu State – Nigeria, from Tuesday 14th – Saturday 18th October.
7.Mahuta, M. G. (2009), Women Empowerment for Sustainable Development in Nigeria. A paper presented at the National Conference Organised by the School of Education, Isa Kaita College of Education, Dutsin-Ma from 27th April to 1st May.
8.Mahuta, M. G. (2009), The Global Economic Meltdown and its Implications for the Education of Women in Nigeria. A paper presented at the National Conference Organised by the Association for the Promotion of Academic Excellence in Tertiary Institutions of Nigeria (APAETIN), held at the Auditorium of Federal College of Education, Katsina, from 6th – 10th July.
9.Mahuta, M. G. (2009), Millennium Development Goals: Strategies for Gender Equality and Educational Provision in Nigeria. A paper presented at the 3rd National Conference of National Association of Sociologists of Education (NASE) held at the University of Ilorin, Main Campus, from 13th – 17th October.
10.Mahuta, M. G. (2010), Nomadic Education in Post-Independence Nigeria: Issues, Challenges and Prospects. A paper presented at the National Conference organized by the Association for the Promotion of Academic Excellence in Tertiary Institutions of Nigeria (APAETIN), held at the College Auditorium, Federal College of Education, Okene, from 3rd – 7th May.
11.Mahuta, M. G. (2010), Emerging Issues in Girl Child Education in Nigeria: Challenges of the 21st Century. A Paper Presented at the Annual National Conference Organized by Shehu Shagari College of Education Sokoto, Held at the College ETF Lecture Theatre, From 1st – 5th August.
12.Mahuta, M. G. (2010), Education for Morality: A Panacea for Rebranding the Nigerian Society. A paper presented at the 4th National Conference of Association of Sociologists of Education of Nigeria (ASEN) held at the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) Abuja – Nigeria, from 12th – 15th October.
13.Mahuta, M. G. & Inuwa, A. M. (2010), Rebranding the Nigerian Society through the Provision of Education for Self-reliance. A paper presented at the 4th National Conference of Association of Sociologists of Education of Nigeria (ASEN) held at the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) Abuja – Nigeria, from 12th – 15th October.
14.Mahuta, M. G. (2011), Achieving the Goals of Secondary Education in Nigeria via teacher education. A paper presented at the 3rd Annual National Conference organized by the Association for the Promotion of Academic Excellence in Tertiary Institutions of Nigeria (APAETIN) held at the College Auditorium, Federal College of Education, Kano – Nigeria, from Monday 19th September to Friday, 23rd September.
15.Mahuta, M. G. (2011), Education and Nation Building in Nigeria: Basic Considerations. A paper presented at the 5th Annual National Conference organized by the Association of Sociologists of Education (ASEN) held at Ebitimi Banigo Auditorium, Abuja Park, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State – Nigeria, from Tuesday 11th October to Saturday 15th October.
16.Mahuta, M.G (2023). From Segregation to Integration: Challenges and Coping Strategies of Teachers in Abdulrasheed Adisa Raji Special School Sokoto, Sokoto State-Nigeria. A Paper Presented at the 37th Annual Congress of the National Academy of Education (NAE), held at Dangote Business School Auditorium, Bayero University Kano (BUK) from Tuesday, 7th to Friday 10th November.