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Prof. H. M. Bello

Brief Biography

Prof H.M. Bello started his academic career as a Graduate Assistant with the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria, in 1983 and progressively rose through the academic ladder to full professor in 2009. He was a Fulbright Fellow at Texas A&M University, in 1985 as a staff of the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto. In 2003, he secured a joint Fellowship of the Association of African Universities (AAU) and German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) where he served at the Faculty of Agriculture of the National University of Lesotho (NUL) as an AAU/DAAD Fellow. He returned to NUL in 2004 this time, at the Department of Economics from where he subsequently went to serve at the Centre for Rural Development (CRD) at Walter Sisulu University (WSU), in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa in 2010 before joining the University of Namibia in 2013 where he served as HOD for Postgraduate Studies. In 2021, Prof Bello was back at the National University of Lesotho where he once again briefly served in the Department of Economics until November 2022. He has since resumed duty at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University in December 2022. In January 2024, the Vice Chancellor appointed him as the Head of Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development in the Faculty of Agriculture. During his academic career, he held few academic leadership responsibilities including serving as Postgraduate Coordinator in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension; Faculty of Agriculture Examinations Officer; Deputy Director Academic Planning, all at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto. He was Postgraduate Coordinator, Department of Economics at the National University of Lesotho; Deputy Director, CRD at the WSU; and the Head of Department, Postgraduate Studies at the University of Namibia. He taught and supervised students of Agricultural Economics, Economics and MBA at the Namibia Business School of the University of Namibia from 2015 to 2023. He has a cumulative total of over 100 refereed journal papers, conference proceedings, chapters in books, conference presentations and monographs. His area of interests are in: natural and environmental resource economics, social issues and welfare economics, marketing, microeconomics, statistical and quantitative techniques as well as managerial economics.

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Email:hmb.bello@gmail.com
Phone:+264818981065

List of Selected Publications

  • (a) Journals
    1.S. Fuller.H. Bello and C. Shafer (1990). “Factors affecting price of subtropical fresh peach production: an analysis of weekly wholesale price in the Spring season.” Agribusiness An International Journal 6(4):401-13.
  • 2. S.W. Fuller, O. Capps, Jr.H. Bello and C. Schafer (1991). “Structure of fresh onion market in the Spring Season: A focus on Texas and its competition.” Western J. Agric. Econ. 16(2):404-416.
  • 3. S. Fuller.H. Bello and O. Capps, Jr. (1992). “Import demand for U.S. grapefruit: Effect of U.S. promotion programs and trade policies of importing nations.” Southern J. Agric. Econ. 24(1) 251-260.
  • 4. H. Bello, S. Fuller and W. Grant (1996). “An analysis of sorghum cleaning costs.” Rev Agric. Econ. 18:79-93.
  • 5. H.M. Bello, B.R. Singh and U.A. Garba (1998). “Improvement strategies for fadama farming in Sokoto State.” Nig. J. Rural Sociology. 2:17-20.
  • 6. H.M. Bello and Z. Abdu (1998). “Slack-labour utilization for sustainable irrigation development: the case of wheat in an arid region of Nigeria.” Nig. J. Rural Sociology. 2:115-120.
  • 7. H.M. Bello and G. Liman (1998). “A survey of awareness level of health hazards of tobacco smoking in Sokoto metropolis.” Nig. J. Basic and Applied Sciences. 7:47-56.
  • 8. H.M. Bello and G. Hassan (1999). “Islam and welfare economics: a focus on inheritance.” Al Nahdah A Journal of Islamic Heritage. 2:59-68.
  • 9. U.B. Kyiogwom, H.M. Bello and S.A. Maigandi (1999). “Socio-economics of pastoral production and its environmental effect in semi-arid area of Nigeria.” The Nig. Rural Sociologist. 3:67-72.
  • 10. S.D. Dogon-Daji, U.B. Kyiogwom and H.M. Bello (2000). “ Evaluation of cowpea storage losses among farmers in some selecetd local government areas of Sokoto State.” Nig. J. Basic and Applied Sciences.9:217-224.
  • 11. H.M. Bello and I.B. Yusuf (2002). “An assessment of farmers’ needs and participation in project selection: The case of proposed Twoidi Irrigation Scheme in Binji Local Government Area of Sokoto State, Nigeria.” J. Agric. And Envi. 3(1):187-192.
  • 12. S.D. Dogon-Daji, U.B. Kyiogwom and H.M. Bello (2002). “Economic evaluation of cowpea storage among farmers in some selected local government areas of Sokoto State, Nigeria.” J. Agric. And Envi. 3(2):193-200.
  • 13. H.M. Bello, M.A. Shinkafi, B.F. Umar and S.A. Maigandi (2002). “Use of agrochemicals in selected villages in Sokoto State, Nigeria.” Nig. J. Basic and Applied Sciences.11:275-283.
  • 14. T. Alimi, A.B. Ayanwale, B.S. Bamire and H.M. Bello (2004). “Gender differentials in household poverty reduction activities of rural children.” J. Soc. Sci. 9(1) 67-73.
  • 15. H.M. Bello and M.R. Malefane (2007). “Socio-demographic characteristics influencing sanitation demand in some peri-urban settlements in Lesotho.” Forthcoming. Review of Southern African Studies.
  • 16. H.M. Bello, E.M. Letete, M.T. Rapapa and L.L. Chokobane (2008): An evaluation of the poverty reduction impact of the non-contributory old-age pension programme in Lesotho: The case of Manonyane. Review of Southern African Studies. 12(1&2) 76-106.
  • 17. H.M. Bello (2008). “Resource-use efficiency in under-utilised crops: The case of roselle in north-western Nigeria.” 12(1&2): Lesotho Social Sciences Review.
  • 18. H.M. Bello, M. Sepiriti and E.M. Letete (2009). Competition, market structure and market power in the insurance industry in Lesotho. The Icfai University Journal of Financial Economics,7(1) 7-21. ICFAI University Press.
  • 19. H.M. Bello and Siaka Bah (2009). “Analysis of economic and socio-demographic factors influencing consumption of beef and fish in Banjul, The Gambia.” Lesotho Journal of Agricultural Sciences. 2(1) 45-66.
  • 20. H.M. Bello, R.T. Nokotjoa and Ch Paramaiah (2009). “An Analysis of Poultry Investment Function: A Case study of Lesotho” The Icfai University Journal of Agricultural Economics,6(3&4) 56-65. ICFAI University Press.
  • 21. H.M. Bello, E.M. Letete and M. Moleko (2009). “Water pollution in Lesotho – An Analysis of Attitudes, Values and Willingness to Participate in Pollution Abatement Activities (A Case-study of Thetsane Industrial Area).” Journal of Social and Economic Policy. 6(1) 1-20.
  • 22. H.M. Bello, M.R. Malefane and B.S. Obasa (2010). An estimation of peri-urban water use in some peri-urban settlements of Lesotho 10(1)15-28. Asian-African Journal of Economics and Econometrics.
  • 23. A. Sani, A.A. Yakubu and H.M. Bello (2010). Resource-use efficiency in rice production under small-scale irrigation in Bunkure Local Government Area of Kano State. Nigeria Journal of Basic & Applied Sciences 18(2):292 – 296.
  • 24. K. Stoebenau, S.A. Nixon, C. Rubincam, S. Willan, Y.Z.N. Zembe5, T. Tsikoane, P. T. Tanga, H. M. Bello, C. F. Caceres, L. Townsend, P.G. Rakotoarison and V. Razafintsalama (2011). More than just talk: The framing of transactional sex and its implications for vulnerability to HIV in Lesotho, Madagascar and South Africa. Globalization and Health.
  • 25. M. Korsor and H.M. Bello (2013). An Assessment of the Contribution of Livestock Production to the Rural Economy of Lofa County, Liberia – A postwar analysis.
  • 26. M. Korsor, C. Ntahonshikira, H.M. Kwaambwa & H.M. Bello (2016). Comparative performance of Moringa oleifera and Moringa ovalifolia seeds and seedlings establishment in central Namibia, NJAS 4(2) 35-44.
  • 27. M. Korsor, C. Ntahonshikira, H.M. Kwaambwa & H.M. Bello (2016). Forthcoming: Anti-parasitic effect of Moringa oleifera leaf supplement in Boer goats.
  • 28. M Korsor, C Ntahonshikira, HM Bello and HM Kwaambwa (2017). Indirect effects of Moringaoleifera supplemented diet on growth rates of pre-weaning Boer goat kids, Bulletin of Animal Health and Production in Africa, Vol 65 (1) 131-143.
  • 29. M Korsor, C. Ntahonshikira, HM Bello and HM Kwaambwa (2017). Comparative proximate and mineral composition of Moringa oleifera and Moringa ovalifolia grown in Central Namibia Sustainable Agriculture Research Vol 6 (4) 31-44.
  • 30. M Korsor, C. Ntahonshikira, HM Kwaambwa and HM Bello (2017). Anthelmintic effect of Moringa oleifera leaf supplement on gastrointestinal parasites in Boer goats. Fort Hare Papers, 106-125.
  • 31. M Korsor, C. Ntahonshikira, HM Bello and HM Kwaambwa (2017). Comparative study of M.oleifera and M.ovalifolia survival rates in Central Namibia, Journal of Animal Research and Veterinary Science, United States of America, 2017, in print.
  • 32. M Korsor, C Ntahonshikira, HM Bello, HM Kwaambwa (2019) Growth Performance of Moringa oleifera and Moringa ovalifolia in Central Namibia Semi-Arid Rangeland Environment. Agricultural Sciences. 10 (2) 131-141.
  • 33. Z. Amadou and HM Bello (2020). Marketing Expansion Strategies for Local Crops-Based Couscous in Tahaoua State, Niger Republic. Nigerian Journal of Basic & Applied Sciences. 28(2) 70-80. Available online at http://www.ajol.info/index.php/njbas/index Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Science (December, 2020), 28(2): 70-80.
  • 34. V. Charamba, HM Bello & D. Shiimi (2021). Assesment of the Drought Coping Strategies Practiced by the Households in the Oshipya District of Etayi Constittuency in Nothern Namibia: An Item Response Theory Approach. Journal NWG 68 17 – 38.
  • 35. DK Shiimi, V. Charamba,HM Bello & E. Lutaaya (2023). Factors Affecting Household smallholder subsistence farmers’ drought adaptation and resilience: a case study from northern-central Namibia. Namibian Journal of Environment 7 A: 21–38.
  • (b) Chapter in Book
  • 1. U.B. Kyiogwom and H.M. Bello (1998). “The role of women in pastoral production in the Zamfara Reserve.” In: Hoffmann, I., C. Schafer, J. Steinbach and C. Willeke-Wetsein. Prospects of pastoralism in West Africa 96-101.
  • 2. . U.B. Kyiogwom, B.F. Umaru and H.M. Bello (1998). “The use of indigenous knowledge in land classification and management among farmers in the Zamfara Reserve.” In: Hoffmann, I., C. Schafer, J. Steinbach and C. Willeke-Wetsein. Prospects of pastoralism in West Africa 220-227.
  • 3. T. Alimi, B.S. Bamire and H.M. Bello (1999). “Impact of socio-economic characteristics of women farmers on resource availability in farming.” In: Y.L. Fabiyi and E.O. Idowu Poverty Alleviation and Food Security in Nigeria. 148-154.
  • 4. H.M. Bello (2001). “Manifestation of poverty at the household level.” In S. Afonja, D. Adelekan, F. Soetan, T. Alimi and B Ayanwale (eds) Research and Policy Directions on Poverty in Nigeria. Anchor Print Ltd. Ile-Ife. Nigeria 45-54.
  • 5. Tanga, PT, HM Bello TJ Makatjane and T Tsikoane (2017). Economic globalization, HIV/AIDS and gender dimensions in the Lesotho textiles and garment industry, HIV/AIDS – Contemporary Challenges INTECH Open Science Chp 8 141-164.
  • (ii) Other Publications
  • (a) Monograph
  • 1. Carl Schafer, H.L. Godwin, S. Fuller & H. Bello (1988). Texas dry onion: A description and analysis of marketing and economic factors: Miscellaneous Publications, Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, Dept. of Agric. Econ. Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843.
  • 2. S.W. Fuller, O. Capps, Jr., H. Bello and C. Schafer (1989). Structure of the fresh onion market in the Spring Season: A focus on Texas. Dept. of Agricultural Economics, Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, College Station, Texas 77843.
  • 3. S. Fuller, H. Bello and O. Capps, Jr. (1991). Import demand for U.S. fresh grapefruit: Departmental Technical Report No. 91-2. Dept. of Agric. Economics, Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, College Station, Texas 77843.
  • 4. W. Grant, S.W. Fuller and H. Bello (1992). Cost of cleaning U.S. sorghum. Departmental Technical Report No. 92/93-1. Dept. of Agric. Economics, Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, College Station, Texas 77843.
  • 5. S. Fuller, Oral Capps, Jr., Haruna Bello, Charles Hall and B. Kris Schulthies (1992). U.S.-Mexico Free Trade Agreement Impact: Effects of alternative tariff levels on Texas Spring dry onion producers. U.S.-Mexico Free Trade Impact on Agriculture Series: Texas Agriculture Market Research Centre (TAMRC) International Market Research Report No. IM-1-92, Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, College Station, Texas 77843.
  • 6. H. Bello, W. Grant and S.W. Fuller (1993). Cleaning sorghum: Who pays the cost? Departmental Technical Report No.93-1. Dept. of Agricultural Economics, Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, College Station, Texas 77843.
  • (b) Published Conference Proceedings
  • 1. U.B. Kyiogwom, H.M. Bello and S.A. Maigandi (1996). “Socio-economic aspect and environmental impact of government managed grazing reserve in Sokoto State, Nigeria.” In: Zervas, N.P. and J. Hatziminaoglou (eds). The optimal exploitation of marginal Mediterranean areas by extensive ruminant production systems. Proceedings of an International Symposium organized by HSAP and EAAP, Thessaloniki, Greece, June 18-20, 1994, 58-60.
  • 2. . H.M. Bello, T.A. Alimi and U.A. Tsafe (1998). “Economics of tomato production under small-scale irrigationin Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State.” In: Kushwaha, S. T.A. Adegbola, T.O. Oseni, B.M. Auwalu and I.S. Butswat. Agricultural Development in the 21st Century: Concepts and Strategies. 230-232.
  • 3. S.A. Musa, H.M. Bello, S. Kushwaha and B. Usman (1998). “Contribution of livestock marketing to sustainable rural development in Kano State.” In: Kushwaha, S. T.A. Adegbola, T.O. Oseni, B.M. Auwalu and I.S. Butswat. Agricultural Development in the 21st Century: Concepts and Strategies. 235-238.
  • 4. H.M. Bello (2001). “Common property resource management for sustainable development: the case of ozone depletion.” Proceedings of the 9th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Rural Sociological Association.
  • 5. S.A. Musa, H.M. Bello & S. Kushwaha (2001). “Contribution of livestock marketing to sustainable rural development in Kano State.” Proceedings of the 9th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Rural Sociological Association.
  • 6. Z. Abdu, H.M. Bello and S. Kushwaha (2001). “Availability and efficiency of rural resources utilization for sustainable irrigated agriculture in Nigeria.” Proceedings of the 9th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Rural Sociological Association.
  • 7. H.M. Bello and Siaka Bah (2004). Econometric analysis of demand for beef and fish in Banjul, The Gambia. Proceedings of the 29th Annual Conference of Nigerian Society for Animal Production. Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. 419-424.
  • 8. HM Bello, PT Tanga, TJ Makatjane, T Tsikoane, MM Mochebelele, EM Letete, M Nchake, F .Booysen, and S Willan (2011). The interplay of Economic Globalisation-HIV And AIDS-Nexus in the Textile and Garment Industry in Lesotho. Forthcoming, WSU 4th International Research Conference Proceedings.
  • 9. H.M. Bello (2012). An exploration of the economic potentials of organically produced Roselle. (Hibiscus sabdariffa) for the socio-economic empowerment of women in north-western Nigeria. Forthcoming, WSU 5th International Research Conference Proceedings.
  • 10. H.M. Bello (2012). Estimating returns to dromedary utilization in farm and off farm activities towards environmental sustainability in Sokoto State, north-western Nigeria. Forthcoming, WSU 5th International Research Conference Proceedings.
  • 11. A. Obi, N Mbusi, H. Bello, P. Masika, I. Wakindiki (2012). The Role of Aspirations and Goals of Households in the Decisions to Expand Scale of Operation from Homestead Gardening to Smallholder Irrigation Farming. Forthcoming, WSU 5th International Research Conference Proceedings.
  • 12. T. Ndlovu, A. Obi, P. Masika, I. Wakindiki and H. Bello (2012). Evaluating alternative development paths for sustainable crop farming enterprise in the Tyefu Irrigation Scheme in Eastern Cape, South Africa. Forthcoming, WSU 5th International Research Conference Proceedings.
  • 13. C. Dapira, Z. Mpongwana, H.M. Bello and N. Goduka (2012). Baseline Study on Sources of. Income and Job Opportunities in the Eastern Cape: Implications for Sustainable Rural Livelihoods, Case Study of Mhlontlo and Ngqushwa Local Municipalities. Forthcoming, WSU 5th International Research Conference Proceedings.
  • (c) Editing
  • 1 Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences Vol. 6 1997
  • 2. Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences Vol. 7 1998
  • 3. Nigerian Journal of Rural Sociology (Special Edition) Vol. 2. 1998
  • 4. Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences Vol. 8 1999
  • 5. Editorial Advisor Zuru Journal of Agriculture 1999
  • 6. Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences Vol. 9 2000
  • 7. Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences Vol. 10 2001
  • 8. Proceedings of the 9th Annual Conference Nigerian Rural Sociological Association Conference, 2001
  • 9. Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences Vol. 11 2002
  • 10. Lesotho Social Science Review Vol. 10. 2006.
  • 11. Lesotho Social Science Review Vol. 11. 2007.
  • 12. Lesotho Social Science Review Vol. 12. 2008
  • (d) UNPUBLISHED CONFERENCE/ SEMINAR PAPERS PRESENTED
  • 1. H.M. Bello (1984). Irrigation methods in Nigeria: The need for water production function. Paper presented at Faculty of Agriculture Seminar, 26 April, 1984, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.
  • 2. H. Bello (1988). Economic factors affecting Texas and U.S. dry onion prices. Paper presented at Dept. of Agric. Economics, Texas A&M University, College Station Texas.
  • 3. S.W. Fuller, O. Capps, H. Bello and C. Schafer (1991). Structural model of the Spring onion market in Texas: A selected paper, presented at Southern Agricultural Economics Association (SAEA) Conference: February 6, Forth Worth Dallas.
  • 4. S.W. Fuller, H. Bello and O. Capps, Jr. (1992). Effect of targeted government assistance program and selected government policies on the import demand for U.S. grapefruit. A selected paper, presented at Southern Agricultural Economics Association (SAEA) Conference: February 3, Lexington, Kentucky.
  • 5. H. Bello, W. Grant and S.W. Fuller, (1992). U.S. Grain sorghum: Who pays the costs of the proposed grain standards? A selected paper, presented at Western Agricultural Economics Association (WAEA) Conference: Vancouver, Canada.
  • 6. I. Mohammed & H. Bello (1994). Transhumance: A rangeland management strategy in endangered ecosystem. Paper presented at the 8th annual conference of the Nigerian Rural Sociological Association Conference 13-17 March, Ogun State University, Ago-Iwoye.
  • 7. U.B. Kyiogwom, H. Bello and S.A. Maigandi (1994). Pastoral production and sustainability of rangeland of semi-arid Savannah of Nigeria. Paper presented at the 1st International conference on research for development of arid Zone of Nigeria, 19-25 June, University of Maiduguri.
  • 8. H.M. Bello and G. Hassan (1994). Islam and welfare economics: A focus on inheritance. Paper Presented at the 1st International Conference on Islam and the Development of Science and Technology, 9-12 January, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.
  • 9. H.M. Bello and G. Liman (1995). Tobacco smoking and health hazard implications for a dynamic labour force. Paper presented at the 18th Annual Conference of the Biochemical Society of Nigeria, 22-23 November, Ogun State University Teaching Hospital, Sagamu.
  • 10. H.M. Bello (1996). Common property resource management for sustainable development: The case of ozone depletion. Paper presented at the 9th annual conference of the Nigerian Rural sociological Association, 5th - 8th March, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.
  • 11. H.M. Bello and Z. Abdu (1996). Slack labour utilization for sustainable development: the case of wheat in arid region of Nigeria. Paper presented at the 9th annual conference of the Nigerian Rural sociological Association, 5th - 8th March, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.
  • 12. H.M. Bello, B.R. Singh and U.A. Garba (1996). Improvement strategies for fadama farming in Sokoto State. Paper presented at the 9th annual conference of the Nigerian Rural sociological Association, 5th - 8th March, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.
  • 13. S.A. Musa, H.M. Bello and S. Kushwaha (1996). Contribution of livestock marketing to sustainable rural development in Kano State. Paper presented at the 9th annual conference of the Nigerian Rural sociological Association, 5th - 8th March, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.
  • 14. Z. Abdu, H.M. Bello and S. Kushwaha (1996). Availability and efficiency of rural resource utilization for sustainable irrigated agriculture in Nigeria. Paper presented at the 9th annual conference of the Nigerian Rural sociological Association, 5th - 8th March, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.
  • 15. H.M. Bello and Y. Abdullahi (1996). Tube-well and pumpset irrigation technology as a means of alleviating rural poverty: An empirical study from Kebbi State. Paper presented at a workshop organised by the Kebbi State Government in conjunction with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Abuja, Nigeria held 22nd - 24th May, at the Grand Fishing Hotel, Argungu.
  • 16. H.M. Bello (1997). Getting the economists and social scientists involved in biotechnological development of Nigeria. Papaer presented at the 10th annual conference of the Biotechnology Society of Nigeria 2nd - 5th April, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State.
  • 17. H.M. Bello and I.B. Yusuf (1998). Farmers’ needs assessment and participatory approach in irrigation development: the case of Twoidi Irrigation Scheme in Binji Local Government Area of Sokoto State. Paper presented at the 14th Annual Conference of the Farm Management Association of Nigerian (FAMAN), 20th - 23rd September Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Bauchi.
  • 18. H.M. Bello (1999). Manifestation of poverty at the household level. Paper presented at the National Conference on Research and Policy Directions on Poverty in Nigeria, Organised by the Centre for Gender and Social Policy Studies, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, 16th - 18th March held at the Banquet Hall Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja.
  • 19. H.M. Bello (2000). Nurturing the next generation of scholars: the role of Fulbright Alumni Association of Nigeria (FAAN). An invited paper presented at the inaugural conference of the Fulbright Alumni Association of Nigeria FAAN, 7th - 10th August, 2000 at the University of Ibadan Conference Centre.
  • 20. H.M. Bello (2001). The Ozone layer depletion problem and the challenges facing the developing nations. A paper presented at 2nd Annual Conference of the Fulbright Alumni Association of Nigeria (FAAN) 28th -30th November, Kongo Conference Hotel, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
  • 21. H.M. Bello and Siaka Bah (2004). Econometric analysis of demand for beef and fish in Banjul, TheGambia. Paper presented at the 29th Annual Conference of Nigerian Society for Animal Production, March 2004, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.
  • 22. H.M. Bello (2005). Resource-use efficiency in under-utilized crops: the Case of Roselle in north-western Nigeria. Paper presented at the International Conference on Human Development, June 27-30th, College of Human Development, Covenant University, Canaanland, Ota, Ogun State Nigeria.
  • 23. H.M. Bello and R.T. Nokotjoa (2005). An analysis of poultry investment function in Lesotho. Paper presented at the International Conference on Human Development, June 27-30th, College of Human Development, Covenant University, Canaanland, Ota, Ogun State Nigeria.
  • 24. H.M. Bello, M.R. Malefane and B.S. Obasa (2006). An estimation of peri-urban water demand function in some peri-urban settlements of Lesotho. A paper presented at the 11th Annual African Econometrics Society Conference held between 5-7th July 2006 at UNIDEP, Dakar, Senegal.
  • 25. M. Letete, H.M. Bello, M. Rapapa and L. Chokobane (2007). Old Age non-contributory pension income and poverty reduction (evidence from Roma Valley): The economic perspective. Paper presented at the Lesotho Old Age Pension Impact Group Workshop held at Mmelesi Lodge Lesotho 28th February, 2007.
  • 27. H.M. Bello and M.R. Malefane (2007). Household water demand and sanitation in some peri-urban settlements in Lesotho. Seminar paper presented at the National University of Lesotho, being part of research findings sponsored by the Research and Conference Committee (RCC) National University of Lesotho through research grant R140-9009, 25th April 2007.
  • 28. H.M. Bello, E.M. Letete, M.T. Rapapa and L.L. Chokobane (2007). An evaluation of the Poverty reduction impact of the non-contributory old age pension scheme in Lesotho: The case of Manonyane. A paper presented at the 1st Annual Conference on the Economics of Social Protection 12-15th June, 2007 at Ivory Tree Lodge, Pilansberg, South Africa, organized by the Department of Social Development, South Africa and the Department of Economics University of Pretoria.
  • 29. H.M. Bello, E.M. Letete, and M. Moleko (2007). Water Pollution at Thetsane Industrial Area A portrait of Attitudes, Values and Willingness to Participate in Pollution Abatement Activities. A paper presented at the 12th Annual Conference of the African Econometrics Society (AES) 4-6th July, 2007, University of Cape Town.
  • 30. H.M. Bello, E.M. Letete, M Rapapa and L.L Chokobane (2007). Poverty reduction and non-contributory old age pension programme in the Roma Valley: Evidence from logistic probability model. A paper presented at the 12th Annual Conference of the African Econometrics Society (AES) 4-6th July, 2007, University of Cape Town.
  • 31. H.M. Bello, E.M. Letete, M.T. Rapapa and L.L. Chokobane (2007). The Old Age Non-Contributory Pension Income and Poverty Reduction: The Economic Perspective. A paper presented at the National Conference on the Impact of Old Age Pension in Lesotho, organized by the Institute of Southern African Studies (ISAS) National University of Lesotho held at the Maseru Sun Hotel (Cabanas) 30th-31st July 2007.
  • 32. R.F. Ramakhale, H.M. Bello and M.P. Makhetha (2008). An analysis of the efficiency of the treasury bill market in Lesotho. A paper presented at the 5th African Finance Journal Conference, organized by the AfricaGrowth Institute held at the Lagoon Beach Hotel Milnerton, Cape Town, South Africa from 10th – 11th July 2008.
  • 33. H.M. Bello, M. Sepiriti and E.M. Letete (2008). Competition, market structure and market power in the insurance industry in Lesotho. A paper presented at the 5th African Finance Journal Conference, organized by the AfricaGrowth Institute held at the Lagoon Beach Hotel Milnerton, Cape Town, South Africa from 10th – 11th July 2008.
  • 34. HM Bello, PT Tanga, TJ Makatjane, T Tsikoane, MM Mochebelele, EM Letete, M Nchake, F Booysen, and S Willan (2011). The interplay of Economic Globalisation-HIV And AIDS-Nexus in the Textile and Garment Industry in Lesotho. Presented 16 – 19th August 2011, WSU 4th International Research Conference Proceedings.
  • 35. H.M. Bello (2012). An exploration of the economic potentials of organically produced Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) for the socio-economic empowerment of women in north-western Nigeria. Presented 22 – 24th August 2012, WSU 5th International Research Conference Proceedings.
  • 36. H.M. Bello (2012). Estimating returns to dromedary utilization in farm and off farm activities towards environmental sustainability in Sokoto State, north-western Nigeria. Presented 22 – 24th August 2012, WSU 5th International Research Conference Proceedings.
  • 37. A. Obi, N Mbusi, H. Bello, P. Masika, I. Wakindiki (2012). The Role of Aspirations and Goals of Households in the Decisions to Expand Scale of Operation from Homestead Gardening to Smallholder Irrigation Farming. Presented 22 – 24th August 2012, WSU 5th International Research Conference Proceedings.
  • 38. T. Ndlovu, A. Obi, P. Masika, I. Wakindiki and H. Bello (2012). Evaluating alternative development paths for sustainable crop farming enterprise in the Tyefu Irrigation Scheme in Eastern Cape, South Africa. Presented 22 – 24th August 2012, WSU 5th International Research Conference Proceedings.
  • 39. C. Dapira, Z. Mpongwana, H.M. Bello and N. Goduka (2012). Baseline Study on Sources of Income and Job Opportunities in the Eastern Cape: Implications for Sustainable Rural Livelihoods, Case Study of Mhlontlo and Ngqushwa Local Municipalities. Presented 22 – 24th August 2012, WSU 5th International Research Conference Proceedings.
  • 40. M Korsor, C Ntahonshikira, HM Bello and HM Kwaambwa (2017). Effect of a Moringa oleifera Leaf-supplemented Diet on the Maintenance of Body Weight and Body Condition Scores of Lactating Boer Goats.
  • 41. M Korsor, C Ntahonshikira, HM Bello and HM Kwaambwa (2017). Field establishment, survival and yield of Moringa oleifera and Moringa ovalifolia in semi-arid environment: A case of Central Namibia rangeland, a paper presented at the Multidisciplinary Research Conference, University of Namibia, July 26-28, 2017.
  • 42. V. Charamba, Bello, H.M. and Shiimi, D. (2017). An assessment of The Drought Coping Strategies Practiced by Households in Oshipya District of Etayi Constituency in Northern Namibia: An Item Response Theory Approach, paper presented 1at the 2nd Annual Research Conference of The Sam Nujoma Marine & Coastal Resources Research Centre, 27 - 29 September 2017 at Conference Centre, Sam Nujoma Campus, Henties Bay.
  • 43. D. Shiimi, Charamba, V. and Bello, H. M (2017). Factors Affecting Household Drought Coping Strategies: A Case Study of Oshipya District of Etayi Constituency of Northern- Central Namibia, paper presented at the UNDP Joint conference of the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences and the Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences,16 – 17 October, 2017, Safari Hotel, Windhoek, Namibia.
  • 44. PP Immanuel, Bello HM and Muzanima, J (2017). Analysis of socio-demographic factor influencing local milk production for sustainable rural livelihood in Okongo constituency of Ohangwenan Region of Namibia paper presented at the First International Conference on Agriculture and Natural Resources, Ogongo Campus, 16 – 17 October, 2017.
  • 45. LNL Mwatile, Bello, HM and MuzanimA, J (2017). Factors influencing contribution of informal indigenous local chicken production to household income in Eenhana Constituency of Ohangwena region of Namibia paper presented at the First International Conference on Agriculture and Natural Resources, Ogongo Campus, 16 – 17 October, 2017October 16-17, 2017.
  • 46. M Korsor, C Ntahonshikira, HM Bello and HM Kwaambwa (2017). Comparative study of M. oleifera and M. ovalifolia leaf biomass production in Central Namibia for enhancing livestock production. Conference Proceedings of the 3rd African Association for the Study of Indigenous Knowledge Systems (AASIKS) at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa, from Thursday 2nd November to Saturday 4th November 2017.
  • 47. M Korsor, C Ntahonshikira, HM Bello and HM Kwaambwa (2017). Comparative study of M. oleifera and M. ovalifolia leaf biomass production in central Namibia for enhancing livestock production, paper presented at the 5nd Annual Science Research Conference, 15th–16th November, 2017 at the University of Namibia, Windhoek.
  • 48. M Korsor, C Ntahonshikira, HM Bello and HM Kwaambwa (2017). Field Growth Performance of Moringa oleifera and Moringa ovalifolia in Semi-arid Environment: A Comparative Study of Central Namibia, paper presented at the 5nd Annual Science Research Conference, 15th–16th November, 2017 at the University of Namibia, Windhoek.