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D. Bashir Garba

Brief Biography

Dr. Bashir Garba is a seasoned Nigerian economist, academic planner, and university administrator with over 25 years of experience. He currently serves as a Lecturer in Economics at Usmanu Danfodiyo University.

He holds a PhD in Economics, MSc in ICT for Development (University of Manchester), MSc and BSc in Economics, and a PGDE. His extensive career spans academic planning and administration at several Nigerian universities, where he successfully led major accreditation and development initiatives.

Dr. Garba is a published scholar with research interests in development economics, informal sector dynamics, and fiscal policy. He is a member of several professional associations, including the Nigerian Economic Society and the Royal Economic Society (UK).

In addition to his academic and administrative achievements, he is actively engaged in community service through ICT training for Islamic scholars, educational advocacy, and digital literacy projects. His work continues to shape educational policy and socio-economic development in Nigeria.

List of Selected Publications

1 Y. U. Dantama and B. Garba (2001) ‘Planning and Economic Liberation in Nigeria’. Annual National Conference on Social Science Administration, organized by Faculty of Social Sciences and Administration, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria. 2 B. Garba, C. U. Aliyu, and A. S. Abdullahi (2024) ‘Public Debt and Wealth Management Nexus: An Islamic Perspective’. Public Debt Management in Nigeria 1st Annual National Conference Department of Economics Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria.
ii. Publications:
1. B. Garba, and Aliyu, C. U. (2015) 'Islamic Financial System: A Possible Solution to Global Financial Crises'. Islamic Banking and Finance: The Nexus with the Real Economy being Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference, 28th 29th April, 2015. pp 391 407.
2. B. Garba, (2017) 'Challenges of Informal Sector Activities in a Developing Economy: A Study on Sokoto State, Nigeria'. Dynamic Research Journals (DRJ)Journal of Economics and Finance (DRJ JEF) 2 (3) pp. 26 29
3. B. Garba, (2017) 'Analysis of the Potentials of Informal Sector on Employment Generation in Sokoto State, Nigeria'. Sokoto Journal of Management Science. 12(1) issn 2141 1670 pp 117 126
4. B. Garba, Bulama, Y. M. and Musa, I. J. (2024) ‘Estimating the Causes of Rice Marketing Margin in Maiduguri Metropolis of Borno State, Nigeria’. Yobe Journal of Economics 8(2) pp 53 63
5. B. Garba (2024) ‘Analyses of Factors of Tax Compliance Among Selected Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Implications for Fiscal Policy in Nigeria’. Yobe Journal of Economics 8(2) pp 93 103.
6. Bulama, Y. M., Idi, A. S., B. Garba, and Garba, S. (2024) ‘Analysis of Safety Strategies Among Fresh Meat Sellers in Maiduguri Metropolis, Borno state, Nigeria’. Journal of Agricultural Economics, Environment and Social Sciences 10 (1).
7. B. Garba, (2025) ‘Effectiveness of Tax Policies and Incentives in Promoting Listed Consumer Goods Manufacturing Firms in Nigeria’. Gusau Journal of Economics and Development Studies, Issue 1(3) DOI: https://doi.org/10.57233/gujeds.v6i1.17