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Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto

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Prof. Tukur Garba


Brief Biography

1. Member, Reconstituted Management Board of Centre for Open and Distance Education (CODE)/Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS) Digital Learning Centre (Prometric Centre), UDUS, Nigeria. 12th October, 2022 to Date
2. Member, Ad Hoc Committee on Developing a Proposal for Professorial Chair on “Islamic Finance”: Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria. 23rd December, 2021 to Date
3. Director, Division of General Studies, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria. 22nd December, 2021 to Date
4. Chairman, Ad hoc Committee on Establishment of ACADA-UDUS Microfinance Bank 18th October – 24th November, 2021
5. Chairman, Ad hoc Committee on Examining the Activities of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Model Secondary School Sokoto 13th October – 22nd November, 2021
6. Member, Board of Centre for Open and Distance Education (CODE), Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria. 1st June, 2021 to 12th October, 2022
7. Chairman, Junior Staff Training Committee, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria. 27th October, 2020 to 21st December, 2022
8. Member of the University Senate, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria. 19th March, 2015 to date
9. Head of Economics Department, Faculty of Social Sciences, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria. 5th Nov., 2014 to 5th Nov. 2016
10. Member, Senior Staff Disciplinary Committee, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria. 20th June, 2014 to 20th June, 2018
11. ASUU’s Representative on Anti-Corruption and Transparency Committee, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria. 1st March 2013 to 17th October 2021
12. Member, Examinations Monitoring Committee, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria. 1st November 2012 to 13th February 2013
13. Faculty Representative on the Board of College of Health Sciences, Usmanu Danfodiyo Unviversity Sokoto, Nigeria. 25th April 2012 to 13th February 2013
14. Chairman, Local Organising Committee for the Faculty of Social Sciences (FSS) 3rd National Conference, Usmanu Danfodiyo Unviversity Sokoto, Nigeria. May 2010 to 25th April 2012
15. Seminar Coordinator, FSS, Usmanu Danfodiyo Unviversity Sokoto (UDUS), Nigeria. 12th April 2010 to 25th April 2012
16. Seminar Coordinator, Department of Economics, Usmanu Danfodiyo Unviversity Sokoto, Nigeria. 20th October, 2009 to 13th February 2013
17. Member Sok Economic Consultants 1st September 2008 to date
18. Member, Dabagi Farm Management Board, UDUS, Nigeria. 19th May, 2008 to 19th May 2009
19. Member, Postgraduate School Prospectus (2006/2009) Review Committee, Usmanu Danfodiyo Unviversity Sokoto (UDUS), Nigeria. 25th March 2008 to 2009
20. Examinations Officer, Department of Economics, Usmanu Danfodiyo Unviversity Sokoto, Nigeria. 15th June 2006 to 16th June 2008
21. Students’ Adviser, Department of Economics, Usmanu Danfodiyo Unviversity Sokoto, Nigeria. 2000 to June 2006
22. Head Boy, Bukkuyum Town Primary School 1978/1979


Area of specialization:Development Economics & Quantitative Econs
Email:garba.tukur@udusok.edu.ng
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List of Selected Publications

Book Chapters


1. Garba, T. (2013) “Quantitative Methods of Data Collection and Analysis”. In Dejo, A. Abulrahman; Ilufoye S. Ogundiya; and Sulaiman Y. B. Kura (eds.), Research Methodology and Grantsmanship, pp. 118-153. Sokoto, Nigeria: Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto. ISBN 978-978-335-772-5.
2. Abdulrahman, D. A., & Garba, T. (2012) “Introduction”. In Dejo, A. A., Ogundiya, I. S., Garba, T., & Dankani I. M. (eds.), 5o Years of Nigeria’s Nationhood: Issues and Challenges for Sustainable Development, pp. 3-14. Ibadan: Crown F. Publishers. ISBN 978-35511-7-5.

Published Edited Books


Abdulrahman, D. A., Ogundiya, I. S., Garba, T., & Dankani, I. M. (eds.) (2012). 5o Years of Nigeria’s Nationhood: Issues and Challenges for Sustainable Development. Ibadan: Crown F. Publishers. ISBN 978-35511-7-5.

Journal Articles


1. Kraemer-Mbula, E., Lorenz, E., Takala-Greenish, L., Jegede, O. O., Garba, T., Mutambala, M., & Esemu, T. (2019). Are African micro and small enterprises misunderstood? Unpacking the relationship between work organisation, capability development and innovation. International Journal of Technological Learning, Innovation and Development, 11(1), 1–30. A publication of Inderscience Enterprises Ltd. DOI: 10.1504/IJTLID.2019.097411. http://www.inderscience.com/info/ingeneral/forthcoming.php?jcode=ijtlid.
2. Garba, T., & Kraemer-Mbula, E. (2018). Gender diversity and enterprise innovative capability: The mediating effect of women’s years of education in Nigeria. International Journal of Gender and Entrepreneurship, 10(4), 290-309, https://doi.org/10.1108/IJGE-03-2018-0018. A publication of Emerald Publishing Ltd.
3. Mohammed, A. Bashir, Garba, T., & Abdullahi, Y. Z. (2018). Does social capital determine household welfare? An investigation into the situation in Sokoto metropolis. American Journal of Economics, 8(2), 93-104. DOI: 10.5923/j.economics.20180802.04. www.sapub.org/global/showpaperpdf.aspx?doi=10.5923/j.economics.20180802.04
4. Garba, T., Bello, U., Abdullahi, H., & Abubakar, M. (2016). Institutions, natural resources and economic growth: An application of cointegration with structural break to Nigerian dataset. CBN Economic and Financial Review, 54(4), 1-27. December. ISSN 1957-2968. A publication of Central Bank of Nigeria. https://www.cbn.gov.ng/Out/2018/RSD/Volume%2054%20Number%204%20December%202016.pd
5. Garba, T., & Abubakar, A. Bilkisu (2014). Corporate board diversity and financial performance of insurance companies in Nigeria: An application of panel data approach. Asian Economic and Financial Review, 4(2), 257-277. http://www.aessweb.com/pdf-files/aefr%204(2),%20257-277.pdf. A publication of Asian Economic and Social Society.
6. Garba, T., & Abubakar, A. Bilkisu. (2013). Does board ethnic diversity promote banks’ performance? A panel data investigation into Nigeria’s banking sector. The Indian Economic Journal, 61(1), 85-103, April- June. A quarterly publication of the Indian Economic Association. https://docs.google.com/a/udusok.edu.ng/uc?id=0B70C8x5xCSAodmt4VzB4ckdlNmM&export=download.
7. Garba, T., & Abdullahi, Y. Sabi’u (2013). Public expenditure and economic growth: an application of cointegration and Granger causality tests on Nigeria. Journal of Economics and Social Research, 15(1), 1-30. A publication of Department of Economics, Fatih University, Istanbul, Turkey. http://www.fatih.edu.tr/~jesr & http://www.fatih.edu.tr/~jesr/1_%20Tukur%20Garba.pdf
8. Alfa, A. B., Garba , T., Abdullahi, A. S., & AbdulRahim, M. A. (2012). Impact of child labour on school attendance: evidence from Bida local government area of Niger State, Nigeria. Spanish Journal of Rural Development, III(3), 41-50, July. http://www.sjruraldevelopment.org/en/journal/revista/42/number-3/volume-iii/. A publication of Asociación Gallega de Investigadores para el Desarrollo Rural, Spain.
9. Alfa, B. Abdulmumini, & Garba, T. (2012). The relationship between domestic investment and economic growth in Nigeria. International Journal of Research in Social Sciences, 2(3), 256-279, August. A publication of International Journals of Multidisciplinary Research Academy. http://www.ijmra.us/project%20doc/IJRSS_AUGUST2012/IJMRA-RSS1541.pdf.
10. Abubakar, A. Bilkisu, Garba, T., Abdullahi, A. S., & Maishanu, M. M. (2011). Corporate board gender diversity and performance: Evidence from Nigerian stock exchange. The Economic Journal of Nepal, 34(4), 240-260, Issue No. 136. A quarterly publication of the Central Department of Economics, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal. http://nepjol.info/index.php/EJON/issue/view/676
11. Garba, T. (2011). Shocks, coping strategies and subjective poverty: evidence from Nigeria’s national core welfare indicators questionnaire survey 2006. Journal of Sustainable Development in Africa, 13(6), 129-164. A publication of Clarion University of Pennsylvania, USA. http://www.jsd-frica.com/Jsda/Vol13No6_Fall2011_B/PDF/Shocke%20Coping%20Strategies.pdf.
12. Sanda, A. U., Mikailu, A.S., & Garba, T. (2010). Corporate governance mechanisms and firms’ financial performance in Nigeria. Afro-Asian Journal of Finance and Accounting, 2(1), 22-39. A publication of Inderscience Enterprises Ltd. http://www.inderscience.com/info/inarticletoc.php?jcode=aajfa&year=2010&vol=2&issue=1.
13. Garba, T., & Abdullahi, A. S. (2010). Effects of trade union on economic growth and welfare of the members in Nigeria: A test for cointegration”. International Journal of Administration and Development Studies, 1(1), 82-120. A publication of Department of Public Administration, University of Maiduguri.
14. Garba, T. & Sanda, U. Ahmadu (2008). Rural household poverty, school attendance, and educational attainment: Evidence from sokoto state of Nigeria. Maiduguri Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, 6(2), 1-16, December. A publication of University of Maiduguri.
15. Sanda, U. Ahmadu & Garba, T. (2007). Rural household poverty, school attendance, and educational attainment: Evidence from sokoto state of Nigeria. The African Symposium, 7(1), 81-96. An Online Journal of African Educational Research.
16. Sanda, U. Ahmadu, Garba, T., & Mikailu, A. S. (2007). Do board characteristics affect firm performance? Empirical evaluation of some corporate governance mechanisms in the Nigerian stock exchange. Nigerian Journal of Economic and Social Studies, 49(2), 261-285, July. A publication of Nigerian Economic Society.
17. Garba, T., & Sanda, A. U. (2007). Rural household poverty and child work: a test of luxury axiom and wealth paradox in rural sokoto state of Nigeria. Maiduguri Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, 5(2), 135-153, December. A publication of University of Maiduguri.
18. Garba, T., Sanda, A. U., Bawa, M. A., & Mikailu, A.S. (2007). Access to credit and rural household welfare: evidence from rural sokoto state of Nigeria. The Nigerian Journal of Accounting Research, 6, 14-39, June. A publication of Department of Accounting, ABU Zaria.
19. Garba, T. (2006). Impact of corruption on economic growth: A survey of literature. The Abuja Management Review, 4(2), 87-97, June. A publication of Faculty of Management Sciences, University of Abuja.
20. Garba, T. (2005). Capital structure and firm value: A test of Modigliani and Miller irrelevance theorem on banking sector in Nigeria. The Nigerian Journal of Accounting Research, 3(2), 51-61, December. A publication of Department of Accounting, ABU Zaria.
21. Bawa, M.A. & T. Garba, (2004). Information technology, globalisation and Nigerian economy: Problems and prospects. Issues in Economics, 1, 65-76. A publication of Department of Economics, UDU Sokoto.
22. Garba, T., Sanda, A. U., & Bawa, M. A. (2004). Determinants of public expenditure on education in africa: a case of Nigeria. Issues in Economics, 1, 31-46. A publication of Department of Economics, UDU Sokoto.
23. Sanda, A. U., Mikailu A. S., & Garba, T. (2004). The relationship between current and past returns: a test of the random walk hypothesis on the Nigerian stock exchange. Issues in Economics, Vol. 1, pp. 92-103. A publication of Department of Economics, UDU Sokoto.
24. Garba, T. (2004). Determinants of child labour demand and supply: a review of literature. Management Network Journal, 3(5), 61-72, June. A publication of Management Resources Network.
25. Bawa, M.A. & Garba, T. (2004). Critical review of the corrupt practices and other related offences act, 2000. Management Network Journal, 3(5), 73-83, June. A publication of Management Resources Network.
26. Sanda, A. U., Mikailu, A.S. & Garba, Tukur (2004). Director shareholding, board size and financial performance of firms in Nigerian stock exchange. The Nigerian Journal of Accounting Research, 1, 22-34, June. A publication of Department of Accounting, ABU Zaria.
27. Garba, T. (2003). Relationship between board independence and firm performance: A survey of empirical literature. Journal of Research and Development in Africa, 2(1), 10-16. A publication of Academic Revival Initiative, University of Abuja

Other Publications (AERC Research Papers)


1. Sanda, A.U., Garba, T., Mikailu, A.S. (2011). Board independence and firm financial performance: Evidence from Nigeria. AERC Research Paper 213, African Economic Research Consortium, Nairobi, Kenya, January. ISBN 9966-778-83-7. http://www.aercafrica.org/documents/rp213.pdf. A publication of AERC, Nairobi, Kenya.
2. Sanda, A. U., Mikailu, A. S., & Garba, Tukur (2005). Corporate governance mechanisms and firm financial performance in Nigeria. Research Paper149, African Economic Research Consortium, Nairobi, Kenya. ISBN 9966-944-66-4. http://www.aercafrica.org/documents/rp149.pdf. A publication of AERC, Nairobi, Kenya

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE/WORKSHOP ATTENDANCE


1. Garba, T., Kraemer-Mbula, E. & Tahir, S. “Digital technology, corruption-related illicit financial flows, and tax revenue generation for sustainable development: Evidence from Sub-Saharan Africa”. Paper presented online at 17th Globelics International Conference in Heredia, Costa Rica, International Center of Economic Policies for Sustainable Development, CINPE, Universidad Nacional, UNA, Costa Rica, between 3rd and 5th November, 2021.
2. Tahir, S., Garba, T., & Kraemer-Mbula, E. “The Role of Digital Innovation in Improving Tax Revenue Generation of Sub-Saharan Africa Countries”. Funded by the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, Nigeria. Paper presented online at 7th International Conference on "The Shadow Economy, Tax Behaviour and Institutions”, September 23-25, 2021, organised by the Research Centre for Law, Economics and Finance (RC LEF) at Brunel University London, UK.
3. Garba, T., & Tahir, S., Didia, D. “The effect of payments to non-state actors for protection on tax compliance attitudes”. Funded by the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, Nigeria. Paper presented online at 7th International Conference on "The Shadow Economy, Tax Behaviour and Institutions”, September 23-25, 2021, organised by the Research Centre for Law, Economics and Finance (RC LEF) at Brunel University London, UK.
4. Garba, T., Lorenz, E., & Kraemer-Mbula, E. “Methods in survey design and data Collection for African micro and small enterprises: challenges and lessons”. Paper presented as a book chapter at a write-shop on “Learning to innovate: Experiences from African macro and small enterprises” organised and sponsored by Centre for Excellence in Scientometrics and Science, Technology and Innovation Policy (SciSTIP), University of Johannesburg, South Africa, and the Institute for Economic Research on Innovation (IERI), Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa. The write-shop was held between 15th and 17th February, 2018, at Margaret Berns Guesthouses, 99 Auckland Avenue, Auckland Park, Johannesburg, South Africa.
5. Garba, T. & Kraemer-Mbula, E. “Gender Diversity and enterprises’ innovative capability: Evidence from mediating effect of women years of education in Nigeria”. Paper presented at the 3rd AfricaLics International Conference, held at University of Oran 2 in Oran, Algeria, from 27th - 29th November 2017.
6. Garba, T. Application of Econometrics in Quantitative Research Methods. Paper presented at the 5th AfricaLics Ph.D. Academy 2017, organized by AfricaLics (African Network for the Economics of Learning, Innovation, and Competence Building Systems) based in Nairobi, Kenya, and held at Conference Centre, National Centre for Technology Management, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, between 19th and 30th June, 2017.
7. Garba, T. “Work organisation, competence building and innovation in formal and informal microenterprises in Africa: A Case of Northern Nigeria”. Country Report presented at a Research Workshop organised by AfricaLics at College of Business and Economics, Gikondo Campus, University of Rwanda, Kigali, Republic of Rwanda, 20th November 2015.
8. I attended 2nd AfricaLics International Conference on ‘Unpacking systems of innovation for sustainable development in Africa’, organized by AfricaLics and University of Rwanda, held between 17th and 19th November, 2015 at College of Business and Economics, Gikondo Campus, University of Rwanda, Kigali, Republic of Rwanda.
9. I attended a workshop on “Write-shop and grants management” organised jointly by the Africalics (African Network for the Economics of Learning, Innovation, and Competence Building Systems) and the Institute for Economics Research on Innovations (IERI), held on 24th -28th August, 2015, at Institute for Economics Research on Innovations (IERI), Tshwane University of Technology, Ground Floor, Metro Skinner Campus 159 Nana Sita Street (previously Skinner), Pretoria, South Africa.
10. I attended a Research Partnership Building Workshop organised by African Network for the Economics of Learning, Innovation and Competence Building Systems (AfricaLics), scheduled for 1-4 December, 2013, at Cardoso Hotel in Maputo, Mozambique.
11. Garba, T. “Shocks, coping strategies and subjective poverty: evidence from Nigeria’s national core welfare indicators questionnaire survey 2006”. Paper presentation at UNU-WIDER (United Nations University-World Institute of Development Economic Research) Conference on Poverty and Behavioural Economics held at Marina Congress Center in Helsinki, Finland, 1 - 2 September 2011.
12. Garba, T., Abdullahi, A. S., & Dan Hassan, S. Dogon-daji. SMEs’ development, agriculture, and social expenditure for economic growth and well-being “SMEs’ Development, Agriculture, and Social Expenditure for Economic Growth and Well-Being in Nigeria: A Test for Error Correction Mechanisms”. A Research Proposal Presented at A.E.R.C. Biannual Research Workshop at Sarova Whitesands Hotel, Mombasa, Kenya, November 27- Dec. 2, 2010.
13. I attended a Technical Workshop on Time Series Econometrics, organised by African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) based in Nairobi – Kenya, held at PanAfric Hotel, between 22nd February and 5th March 2010 in Nairobi, Kenya.
14. I attended a Technical Workshop on Game Theory, organised by African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) based in Nairobi – Kenya, held at Kempinski Hotel, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 29th September – 10th October 2008.
15. Sanda, A.U., Garba, T., & Mikailu, A.S., “Board independence and firm financial performance: evidence from Nigeria”. A Final Research Report Presented at A.E.R.C. Biannual Research Workshop at Kempinski Hotel, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania,1-6 December 2007.
16. Sanda, A.U., Garba, T., & Mikailu, A.S., “Board independence and firm financial performance: evidence from Nigeria”. A Work-in-progress Presented at A.E.R.C. Biannual Research Workshop at Hotel Intercontinental, Nairobi, Kenya, 2nd -7th December, 2006.
17. Sanda, A.U., Garba, T., & Mikailu, A.S., “Board independence and firm financial performance: evidence from Nigeria”. New Proposal Presented at A.E.R.C. Biannual Research Workshop at Hotel Intercontinental, Nairobi, Kenya, 27th May - 2nd June, 2006.
18. Sanda, A.U., Mikailu, A.S., & Garba, T. “Corporate governance mechanisms and firm financial performance in Nigeria”. A Final Research Report Presented at A.E.R.C. Biannual Research Workshop at Hotel Intercontinental, Nairobi, Kenya, November 29th - December 07, 2003.
19. Sanda, A.U., Mikailu, A.S., & Garba, T., “Corporate governance mechanisms and firm financial performance in Nigeria”. A Work-in-Progress Research Paper Presented at A.E.R.C. Biannual Research Workshop at Hotel Intercontinental, Nairobi, Kenya, May 25-30, 2002.
20. Sanda, A.U., Mikailu, A.S., & Garba, T., “Equity ownership structure and firm financial performance in Nigeria”. A Research Proposal Presented at A.E.R.C. Biannual Research Workshop at Hotel Intercontinental, Nairobi, Kenya, Dec. 1-6, 2001.

NATIONAL CONFERENCE/WORKSHOP ATTENDANCE


1. Garba, T. Applied quantitative research methods: A time series econometric approach. Paper presented at a 2-day Virtual Workshop on Research Methodology, Analysis and Interpretation of Quantitative Data Using STATA, Eviews, and Gretle Software, between 3rd and 4th November, 2023, organised by the Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria.
2. Garba, T. Research methodology: A quantitative approach. Paper presented at a 2-day workshop on ‘Professional Research Writing Skills’, between 11th and 12th August, 2023, organised by the Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/375462309_Research_Methodology_A_Quantitative_Approach#fullTextFileContent.
3. Garba, T. Basic issues in quantitative methods of data collection and analysis: study guide for students and researchers. Paper presented at a Two-Day Workshop entitled “Election and Security Research in a Turbulent Environment: Implication for Methodology and Fieldwork” held at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria, 13th – 16th December, 2015, sponsored by American Polical Science Association.
4. Garba, T. Quantitative methods of data collection and analysis. Paper presented at “Research Methodology Workshop” organised by Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria, between 06 and 07 May 2013, held at the University Auditorium.
5. Alfa, A. B., Garba, T., Abdullahi, A. S., AbdulRahim, M. A. “Impact of Child Labour on School Attendance: Evidence from Bida Local Government Area of Niger State, Nigeria”. Paper presented at 3rd National Conference on 50 Years of Nigeria’s Nationhood: Issues and Challenges for Sustainable Development. Held at Sokoto Energy Research Centre Auditorium, organised by the Faculty of Social Sciences Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, from 15th to 18th April, 2012.
6. Garba, T., & Abdullahi, A. S. “Effects of Trade Union on Economic Growth and Welfare of the Members in Nigeria: A Test for Cointegration”. A paper presented at the National Conference on “Work and Productivity in the Era of Globalisation: The Nigerian Experience”, organized by the Faculty of Social Sciences, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria, February 24th – 27th 2009, at SERC Auditorium, UDUS.
7. Nigerian Economic Society (NES) Conference held at Channels View Hotel, Calabar, August, 2006.

REVIEW/EDITORIAL/MENTORSHIP EXPERIENCE WITH DATE


1. Reviewer of an Applied Statistics manuscript, Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), 2023.
2. Reviewer, papers submitted for presentation at 17th Globelics International Conference in Heredia, Costa Rica, International Center of Economic Policies for Sustainable Development, CINPE, Universidad Nacional, UNA, Costa Rica, between 3rd and 5th November, 2021.
3. External Reviewer, Journal of African Development, a publication of the African Finance and Economic Association (AFEA) Published by Penn State University Press, 31st March, 2020 to date.
4. Mentor to Stephanie Fosso Mambe, University of Dschang, Cameroon (under AfricaLics/Globelics Innovation and Development mentorship programme) – 2020 (Feb 2020 – Feb 2021).
5. External Reviewer, Scientometrics Journal, published by Springer, 24th May, 2019 to date.
6. Associate Editor, Sokoto Journal of Social Sciences, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria – 26th March 2019 to date.
7. External Reviewer, African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development, published by Taylor & Francis, 26th March, 2019 to date.
8. External Reviewer, Journal of Innovation & Knowledge, published by Elsevier, 6th March, 2019 to date.
9. External Reviewer, NDIC Quarterly journal, Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), Abuja, Nigeria, 15th April 2018 to date.
10. Reviewer, papers submitted for presentation at the 16th Globelics Conference 2018 which took place in Accra, Ghana, from 24th - 26th October 2018.
11. Member, Editorial Board of the Lapai Journal of Economics, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, Niger State, Nigeria– 2018 to date.
12. Reviewer, papers submitted for presentation at the 3rd AfricaLics Conference 2017 which took place in Oran, hosted by the University of Oran 2, Algeria, November 27 – 29, 2017.
13. External Reviewer, Nigerian Journal of Securities Market (NJSM), The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Abuja, Nigeria, 30th October, 2017 to date.
14. Reviewer, abstracts submitted by applicants to the 2017 AfricaLics PhD Academy held at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria from the 19th to the 30th of June, 2017.
15. Member, Editorial Advisory Board, Gusau International Journal of Management and Social Sciences (GIJMSS), Federal University Gusau, Zamfara State, Nigeria, 7th May, 2017 to data.
16. Reviewer, research proposals received for the 2016 batch of National Working Groups (NWG) launched under the Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA) NWG Programme, Dakar, Senegal, 15th June, 2016.
17. Member, Editorial Board of the FUDMA Journal of Arts, Management, and Social Sciences, Federal University Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State, Nigeria, 07th September 2014 to Date.
18. Member, Editorial Board of the Sokoto Journal of Social Sciences, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria – 24th May 2012 to 26 March, 2019.
19. Member, Editorial Committee to the Conference Proceedings of the Faculty of Social Sciences 3rd National Conference, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria – 18th April 2012 to 12 September, 2012.
20. Reviewer, Nigerian Journal of Basic & Applied Sciences, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria, 2010 to date.
21. Member, Editorial Board of the Corporate Standards Journal, Institute of Corporate Governance, Nigeria – Abuja, Nigeria – 8th December, 2010 to 2013.
22. Consulting Editor, African Journal of Economics, University of Nigeria, Nsuka, Nigeria – 2009 to 2011

Consultancy Experience


1. Tukur Garba. Training Workshop on Micro and Macro Economic Modelling. A training workshop orgainsed by Planning Resource Ltd, for the staff of Research, Policy and International Relations Department, Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), held at NDIC Academy, Otako, Abuja, between 3rd and 7th September, 2018.
2. Garba, Tukur. Key local government infrastructural gaps in Sokoto State: Performance contract as a remedy. Paper presented as a Resource Person at a Two-Day Stakeholders’ Workshop on “Development of Local Government Performance Contract” organized by Sokoto State Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning in collaboration with the Ministry for Local Government and Community Development, and the USAID/RTI LEADS Project, held at Fabs Hotel Zaria, 12th -13th March, 2018.
3. Member, Selection Committee constituted to evaluate research proposals received for the 2016 batch of National Working Groups (NWG) launched under the Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA) NWG Programme, Dakar, Senegal, 15th June, 2016.
4. State Coordinator, Community Mapping of Out of School Children in Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Nigeria. A project under ‘Educate A Child’ Programme sponsored by UNICEF, Qatar Foundation and Universal Basic Education Commission. September – October, 2016.
5. Garba, Tukur. Zamfara State Fadama III Endline Impact Study. A consultancy work to Zamfara State Fadama III Project. February 2015 to January, 2017.
6. Garba, Tukur. Political Economy of Education in Zamfara State. A consultancy work to Oxford Policy Management Limited - United Kingdom; and Education Data, Research, and Evaluation in Nigeria (EDOREN) – Abuja, April, 2014.
7. Garba, Tukur. Zamfara State Fadama III Midline Impact Study. A consultancy work to Zamfara State Fadama III Project. February – October, 2012.
8. A member of Sok Economic Consultants and I participated in:
a. Garba, Tukur. Proposals for 2011 Millennium Development Goals Conditional grants Scheme (2011 Mdg/Cgs) on Reduction of Child and Maternal Mortalities, Poverty, Increasing Access to Portable Water and Government Capacity Investment. A consultancy work to Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) Sokoto State Office, 2012.
b. Executing the following projects awarded to our consultancy firm by United National Development Programme (UNDP), Sokoto State Office in the year 2009:
i. Garba, Tukur; S. D. Dogon-daji; Buhari Umar; and Aminu S. Rima. Capacity Assessment for the Operationalisation of the State Statistical Master Plan in Sokoto State. A consultancy work to by United National Development Programme (UNDP), Sokoto State Office, 2009.
ii. Garba, Tukur; S. D. Dogon-daji; Buhari Umar; and Aminu S. Rima. Stakeholders’ Validation Meeting on Capacity Assessment of State Statistical Agencies/Units/Departments for Effective Operationalisation of the State Statistical Master Plan (SSMP) in Sokoto State. A consultancy work to by United National Development Programme (UNDP), Sokoto State Office, 2009.
9. Associate Consultant/Researcher to the Institute of Corporate Governance, Nigeria – Abuja, Nigeria – 3rd December, 2010 to date. http://icgng.org/structure/board-of-govenors

Research Grants won


1. Sanda, A. U., Garba, T., Tahir, S., & Alex, A., 2019 winners of a research project entitled “The performance analysis of operating surplus and optimal independent revenue generation” sponsored by the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, Abuja, Nigeria. Grant number: R&I/2116/I/78.
2. Kraemer-Mbula, E.; Lorenz, Edward; Takala-Greenish, L.; Jegede, O. O.; Garba, T.; Mutambala, M.; & Esemu, T., 2014 winners of seed fund for collaborative research, from African Network for the Economics of Learning, Innovation, and Competence Building Systems (AfricaLics), on Economics of Innovation entitled: Work Organization, Competence Building and Innovation in Formal and Informal Micro-Enterprises in Africa’. Completed.
3. Ahmadu U. Sanda; Tukur Garba; and A.S. Mikailu, 2006 recipients of a grant from the African Economic Research Consortium (AERC), Nairobi, Kenya towards the research entitled Board Independence and Firm Financial Performance: Evidence from Nigeria. Completed.
4. Ahmadu U. Sanda; A. S. Mikailu; and Tukur Garba, 2002 recipients of a grant from the African Economic Research Consortium (AERC), Nairobi, Kenya towards the undertaking of a research titled Corporate Governance Mechanisms and Firm Financial Performance in Nigeria. Completed.
5. Ahmadu U. Sanda; A.S. Mikailu; and Tukur Garba, 2001 recipients of a Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Abuja grant to undertake a research proposal on Equity ownership structure and firm financial performance in Nigeria. Completed.

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Scopus Author ID: 36482751800