List of Selected Publications

Umar, M.Z. and Shehu Sidi Ibrahim (2000) “Empowering the Nigerian Women: The Case of Widows and Divorcees in Hausa Society” in Ibrahim Malumfashi and Salisu Yakasai (eds.) The Rights of Widows and Divorcees in Hausa/Fulani Societies (Sokoto WESDEC) pp 108 – 116.

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Umar, M.Z. (2002) “The Problems and Prospects of Democratic Consolidation in Nigeria” in Attahiru M. Jega et al (eds.) Democracy and Democratization in Nigeria 1999 – 2001 (Kano: CDRAT) pp 208 – 218.

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Umar, M.Z. and S.Y.B. Kura (2004) “Political Parties, Electoral Rules and Democratic Governance” in Hassan A. Saliu (eds.) Nigeria under Democratic Rule 1999 – 2003 (University of Ibadan Press), pp 102 – 109.

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Umar, M.Z. (2006), “The Role of Youth in Nation Building and the Imperative of Mass Literacy in Nigeria”, Farfaru Journal of Multi-Disciplinary Studies (2006 Special Conference Edition), volume 1, June, pp. 375 - 380

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Umar, M. Z. and S. Y. B. Kura (2007), “Nigeria and Globalization: Perspectives and Challenges for Sustainable Democratic Development”, The Atlantic Journal of Development Studies, volume 3 number 1 – 2, January – June

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Umar, M. Z (2007) “Shariah and Good Governance in Nigeria”, Degel Journal of the Faculty of Arts and Islamic Studies, UDUS, volume vii, June

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Umar, M. Z. (2007) Nigeria and the Challenges of Democratic Consolidation (Sokoto: Ijabah Printing Press)

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Umar, M. Z and S. Y. B. Kura (2007), “Globalization and Sustainable Democratic Development in Nigeria: Perspectives, Prospects and Challenges”, Maiduguri Journal of Peace and Development Studies, volume 1 number 1, pp. 79 - 92

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Umar, M. Z (2007), “The Paradoxes of Development in Nigeria: Arguing the Interface between Policy Dilemmas and Development”, African Journal of Stability and Development, Volume 1 no 1, January pp. 14 - 24

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Umar, M. Z and Abubakar Sambo Junaidu (2007) “Quest for Good Governance in Nigeria: Sultan Abubakar as a Model”, Al Nahda - Journal of Islamic Heritage (forthcoming)

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Umar, M. Z (2007),”Primordial Divisions and Muslim Unity in Nigeria: Facing the Contemporary Challenges”, Al Nahda - Journal of Islamic Heritage, volume 5 numbers 1 and 2 pp 14 - 23

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Umar, M. Z (2008) “The Nigerian Civil Service Under a Democratic Political Dispensation: Issues and Challenges, Maiduguri Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, volume 6 number 1, June, pp 280 - 87

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Umar, M. Z and Abubakar Abdullahi (2007) “Women, Empowerment and Nigeria’s Development: Perspectives, Challenges and Prospects”, Journal of Research in National Development, volume 5 number 2, December 2007, pp 1 – 6

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Aminu, A. A, Aminu S. Mikailu and M. Z. Umar (2007) “An Investigation into the Management of Nigeria Labour Congress – Government Conflicts”, Maiduguri Journal of Peace and Development Studies, volume 1 number 2, July – December, pp. 25 - 36

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Umar, M. Z. (2008) “Transitions to Democracy in Nigeria: Lessons Learned”, State and Civil Society Relations in Nigeria

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Umar, M. Z. (2008) “State, Civil Society and the Democratic Process: A Theoretical Discourse”, State and Civil Society Relations in Nigeria

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Umar, M. Z. (2008) “Stemming Religious Extremism in Nigeria: Issues and Challenges”, JOLAE, the Journal of Faculty of Arts and Education, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, Niger State, Nigeria, volume 2 number 1, December, pp. 33 - 41

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Umar, M. Z (2008) “Strategic Planning and Human Resource Management in Nigerian Local Governments”, Maiduguri Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, volume 6 number 1, June, pp. 254 – 59

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Umar, M. Z. (2008) “The Decade of Democratization in Nigeria: Between Tumultuous Trends and Deferred Dividends”, Sarafa I. Ogundiya, et al. (eds.) A Decade of Re – Democratization in Nigeria 1999 – 2009 (Ibadan: Ayayayuyu Bureau of Commercials) pp. 230 - 242

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Umar, M. Z (2008) “Ethics, Good Governance and the Problems of Development in Nigeria”, Readings in Public Administration, a publication of the Department of Public Administration, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria, pp 10 - 22

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Umar, M. Z. (2009) “Extending the Frontiers of Participation in the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs): Budget Processes and Appropriation in Nigeria”, National Development Review, Journal of the Centre for Development and Comparative Studies, Lapai, Nigeria

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Umar, M.Z. (2009) “The Muslim Woman and Political Participation in Nigeria”, Proceedings of the National Conference on Islamic Political Theory and Applications, UDU Sokoto

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Yaqub, N.O. and M.Z. Umar, “Political Liberalization and Prospect for Democratization in Niger Republic”, S. C. Saxena and Kunle Amuwo (eds.) Africa’s Experiment with Liberal Democracy

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Umar, M. Z (2009) “From Hope to Despair: Nigeria’s Fourth Republic and the Challenges of Democratic Consolidation” Attahiru M. Jega, Haruna Wakili and Ismaila M. Zango (eds.) Consolidation of Democracy in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects (Kano: Aminu Kano Center for Democratic Research and Training)

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Umar, M. Z and Abubakar Sambo Junaid (2013) Sultan Abubakar III: Nigeria’s Most Valuable Asset (Zaria: Amana Publishers)

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Umar, M.Z (2013) “Elections and the Fortunes of Democracy in Nigeria: An Appraisal of 2007 and 2011 Elections”, Proceedings of the National Conference on Perspectives on Elections and the Challenges of Democratization in Nigeria, Department of Political Science, Bayero University Kano

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Umar, M. Z. (2014) Political Parties and Accountability in Governance in Democracy, Governance and Accountability in Nigeria: Trends, Challenges and Prospects, Department of Political Science, Bayero University Kano

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Umar, M. Z. (2014) Introduction in Umar MZ et. al., (eds,) Contemporary Issues in Nigeria’s National Development, Proceeding of the Fourth (4th) National Conference of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Usmanu Danfodiyo University,Sokoto

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Umar, M. Z. and Ismaila A. Danjuma (2015) “The Youth, Political Violence and Prospect for Democratic Deepening in Nigeria”, Journal of Conflict Early Warning and Response”, Volume 1 number 1, September – December

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Umar, M. Z. (2016) “The Qualitative Method: Insights and Perspectives on Qualitative Data Collection Method and Content Analysis”, in Research Methodology in Social Science Analysis, Nigerian Political Science Association (NPSA)

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Umar, M. Z. (2018) “Elections and the Fortunes of Democracy in Nigeria: An Appraisal of the 2007 and 2011 Elections”, in Aisha Abdul – Ismail et. al. (eds.) Perspectives on Election and the Challenges for Democracy, Bayero University Kano Press

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Umar, M. Z. (2020) “Towards Democratic Consolidation in Nigeria: Understanding the Gains, Challenges and Opportunities”, in Haruna Wakili (eds.) The Dynamics of Democratic Practice in Nigeria, AKCDRT, Mambayya House Kano

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PAPERS DELIVERED AT SEMINAR/CONFERENCES

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1 Umar M.Z. (1995), “Islam and Contemporary Ethnic Resurgence; Nigerian Muslims in a Crisis of Identity? presented at the International Seminar on Islam and Political Challenges of Modern Times, UDUS, 8 – 11 November, 1995, 22 pages

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2 Muhammad S.S. and M.Z. Umar (1996) “Colonialism as Impediment to the Growth and Development of Arabic Language in Nigeria” paper delivered at the NATAIS conference, University of Ilorin

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3 Umar, M.Z. and S.Y.B. Kura (2003) Ethno-Religious Conflicts and the Quest for Political Stability in Nigeria: Some Reflections, paper prepared for 22nd Annual National Conference of NPSA 12th – 15th January 2003, ABU Zaria, 17 pages.

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4 Umar, M.Z. (2007) “From Hope to Despair: Nigeria’s Fourth Republic and the Challenges of Democratic Consolidation” presented at the 2-day International Conference on Nigeria’s Democratic Development 1999 – 2007: Trends Problems, Challenges and Prospects organized in the Center for Democratic Research and Training (CDRAT) Mambayya House, Kano, 13th – 14th February 2007, 24 pages.

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5 Umar, M.Z. and Y.T.K. Baba (2007) “Political Parties and the Deepening of Democratic Process in Nigeria: A Focus on the Fourth Republic” presented at the 2nd National Conference on Nigeria Beyond 2007: Issues, Perspectives and Challenges” held at the University of Ilorin Nigeria 27th – 28th February 2007. 19 pages

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6 Umar, M. Z. and Danjuma A. Ismaila (2008) “The Youth, Political Violence and Prospect for Democratic Deepening in Nigeria”, presented at the 2 - day International Conference on “Nigerian Youth, Political Participation and National Development”, organized by the Center for Democratic Research and Training (CDRAT), Mambayya House, Bayero University Kano, Nigeria, August 5th – 6th 2008. 19 pages

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7 Umar, M. Z. (2011) “Harnessing the Potentials of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) for Employment Generation and Sustainable Development: An Assessment of SMEs in Sokoto State, Nigeria”, presented at the 9th Annual Meeting/Seminar on Dialogue for the Future between Japan and the Islamic World, held at Zyed University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 7th – 8th March 2011

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8 Umar, M. Z. (2021) “The Challenges and Prospects of Democracy and Good Governance in Nigeria” Lead paper presented at the 4th Conference of the Faculty of Management Sciences, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, 30th November – 2nd December

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PAPERS DELIVERED AT WORKSHOPS

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Umar, M.Z. (2006), “Assessing Nigeria’s Democratic Journey 1999 – 2006”, delivered at the Democracy Day Lecture organized by the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Northwest Zone, Sokoto Umar, M. Z. (2008), “Overcoming the Challenges of Campus Life”, presented at the Orientation for Fresh Students in the Faculty of Education and Extension Services, as part of the 2007/2008 University wide orientation for new intakes, held at the PTF Hall, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, 25th March 2008

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Umar, M. Z. (2008) “Extending the Frontiers of Participation in the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs): Budget Processes and Appropriation in the State Assembly, presented at the 3 day retreat on “Understanding the Complexities of Legislative Practice in a Democracy: The Challenges for Legislators and Staff of the Sokoto State House of Assembly, held at the Grand Fishing Hotel Argungu, Kebbi State, 27th – 29th October, 2008

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Umar, M. Z. (2009) “Issues in Research Methodology”, presented at the Composition/Training meeting of the National Gender Data Bank (NGDB) Multi – Technical Committee on “NGDB Research Tools and Preparation for Field Work” organized by the National Center for Women Development (NCWD) with support from the Office of the SSAP on MDGs, 27th – 31st January, 2009 at the Asaa Pyramid Hotel, Kaduna

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Umar, M. Z. (2009) “Ethics and Organizational Performance”, Presented at In – Plant Training Programme on Organizational Culture and Values, organized by the Interdisciplinary Research Network (IRN), for the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), held at the NCC Headquarters, Abuja, 16th – 17th June

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Umar, M. Z (2009) “Youth Empowerment and National Development” Lecture Series number 1 organized by the Bayero University Alumni Association North West Zone in honor of Professor Tijjani Muhammad Bande, OFR, former Vice Chancellor, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, held on Saturday 27th June 2009 at the Conference Hall, Energy Research Center, UDUS

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Umar, M. Z (2009) “Women, Youth and the Democratic Process in Nigeria”, presented at a one day sensitization workshop on voter education, organized by the Northern Patriotic Front, at the Giginya Hotel Sokoto, 17th September 2009

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Umar, M. Z. (2009) “Quality Control and Profit making in Small and Medium Enterprises: Examining the Potentials of SMEs in Sokoto State”, presented at a 3 – day Capacity Building Workshop for Dyeing and Leather Work Clusters in Sokoto State, organized by Mangate Consults in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), held at the Congregation Hall, UDUS, 19th – 21st November

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Umar, M. Z (2009) “Political Parties and Democratization in Nigeria”, presented at the Annual Conference of the National Association of Political Science (NAPSS), Northwest Zone, held at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, 14th – 16th December

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Umar, M. Z (2009) “Global Economic Meltdown and Organizational Culture: Challenges for Organizational Performance”, presented at the workshop on organizational culture organized for the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Abuja, held at the NCC headquarters, 16th – 17th December

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Umar, M. Z. (2011) “Youth, Education and the Challenges of Development”, presented at the Annual Dr. Ahmed Achida Scholarship Award, held at the Achida Model Primary School, 1st September 2011

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Umar, M. Z. (2013), Participant and Rapporteur at the National Conference on Political Parties and the Future of Democracy in Nigeria, organized by the NIPSS, held at Unity Hall, National Institute, Kuru, 28th – 31st May

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Umar, M. Z. (2013) “Role of Politics in Public Policy Formulation and Implementation in Nigeria”, prepared for the 2 Day Workshop on the Implementation of the Fiscal Responsibility Act 2007, organized by the Sokoto State Government for Finance Officers, Accountants and Auditors in the State Civil Service

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Umar, M. Z (2013) “Governance Issues and the Reform of the Public Sector”, presented at a Capacity Building Workshop on “Professionalism, Ethics and Innovative Governance for Sustainable Development in Sokoto State”, organized by the Office of the Head of Service, Sokoto State, Conducted by Elsewhere Consults, held at Giginya Hotel Sokoto, 26th – 27th November, 2013

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Umar, M. Z (2014) “Young Professionals and the Imperative of Integrative Policies for National Development”, Guest Speech presented at the One Day Summit on “Building National Integration and the Quest for 2015: The Role of Young Professionals”, organized by Nigerian Young Professionals Forum, held on 25th January 2014, at the Asaa Pyramid Hotel, Kaduna

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Umar, M. Z (2015) “ 2015: Towards Violence - Free and Credible Elections in Nigeria”, presented at the 2015 Public Lecture Organized by the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM), held at the Sultan Maccido Institute for Qur’anic and General Studies Sokoto, Saturday 21st March 2015.

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Umar, M. Z (2018) “2019 Elections in Nigeria: Towards Credible and Non Violent Polls”, paper presented at symposium on Credible and Non Violence 2019 General Elections in Sokoto State, organized by Initiative for Youth Support and Re-orientation held at the Auditorium of Umaru Shinkafi Polytechnic Sokoto, 2nd December 2018.

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Umar, M. Z (2019) “Value Re-Orientation and the Fight against Corruption in Nigeria” presented at the One Day Sensitization Campaign on Value Re-Orientation and the Fight against Corruption, organized by the National Orientation Agency held on 22nd August, 2019 at Dankani Guest Palace, Sokoto.

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Umar , M. Z. (2020) Participant at the Capacity Building Workshop on “Effective Research Administration” organized by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), at the Time Grand Hotel, Dubai, UAE, 6th – 10th January, 2020.

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Umar, M. Z. (2021) “Fragmentation, Diversity and Inter – Agency Rivalry: Understanding Group Dynamics in Managing Inter –Agency Collaboration among MDAs in Nigeria” presented at the MAP/KAS Retreat organized for Agencies of the Federal Ministry of Police Affairs, held at Fraizer Suites, Abuja, 7th – 9th June

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Umar, M. Z. (2021), Participant at the Workshop on Design, Development and Adaptation of Course Materials for Distance, Open and Blended Learning, organized by the Center for Open and Distance Education (CODE), UDUS and implemented by the Regional Training and Research Institute for Distance and Open Learning (RETRIDOL), NOUN in Collaboration with Commonwealth of Learning (COL), held at UDUS, 6th to 9th December

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Umar. MZ (2022) *An Appraisal of Monitoring and Evaluation of Policy Implementation in the Health Sector of Sokoto State’’, presented at a two – day workshop on The Essentials of Administrative Controls in the Delivery of the Mandates of Agencies of the Sokoto State Ministry of Health, 28th – 29th June, at Dankani Guest Palace, Sokoto

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