I have been working for 15 years at Saadatu Rimi College of Education. I have risen from position of assistant lecturer and now a principal lecturer. I am passionate about environmental sustainability and promotion of academic excellence. I obtained a PhD in Agricultural Economics from Bayero University Kano.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Online Course
Inter-American Development bank (IDB)
12.2016 - Current
Online Learning Initiative of Inter-American Development bank (IDB) on Agrimonitor: Agricultural policies, food security and climate change, July 2, 2017
Climate Change Education: An Initiative of Rise up to Climate Change IDB Climate Change Education an Initiative of IDB through edx.org. December 14, 2018
Sustainable Food Security: Food Access. An online Learning Initiative of Wageningen University and Research, July 18, 2020 (Certified)
A.I Tools for Educators. A One-Day Online Training Organized by Carmivial Research Advisory (CRAD). Held on 22nd Jan 2024
A.I Tools for Lecturers. A One-Day Online Training Organized by Carmivial Research Advisory (CRAD). Held in Feb 2024
A.I Tools for Book Writing: A New Tool for Book Writing. A One-Day Online Training Organized by Carmivial Research Advisory (CRAD). Held on 25th March 2024
Innovative Pedagogy Tools and Techniques for Effective Teaching and Learning. A One-Day Online International Faculty Development Programme Organized by Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria. May 16, 2024
Understanding and implementing the UNESCO Guidance for Generative AI in Education and Research. NOUN-UNESCO Workshop Series 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th October 2024
Research Methodology and Scientific Writing. A One Day Online International Workshop Organized by Maryam Abacha University of Nigeria. Feb 19, 2025
Research Informatics: A Module of Research Methodology. A One-Day Online International Workshop Organized by Maryam Abacha University of Nigeria. Sept 9, 2024
Principal Lecturer
Saadatu Rimi College of Education
07.2009 - Current
Conversant with macroeconomics, microeconomics, Applied Economics, Money and Banking and Agricultural marketing, Food Security and Nutritional Status
Supervise graduating student research project
Support in the creation of academic publication (editing and formatting)
Conference preparation and presentations
Patron, Nigeria Economics Students Association (NESA) 2010 to date
Current Examination Officer
Economics Teacher
Government Girls Secondary School
08.2004 - 12.2008
Provided career guidance and counseling to students on economics career prospects
Taught principles of economics at senior secondary school level (grades 10-12)
Maintain an orderly, peaceful, and positive learning environment
Encouraged a multimedia and multi-dimensional curriculum
Zulkiflu, Abdu, Professor, Zabdu2000@yahoo.co.uk, +234-7031130234, Bayero University Kano, Department of Agricultural Economics, Faculty of Agriculture
Nura, Jibo, MRICS, jibonura@yahoo.com, +97433820988, CDM Smith Inc United States (Qatar Head Office), Doha, Qatar, Senior Chartered Quantity Surveyor
Abba, Aminu, Prof., abbasron@yahoo.com, +234 80824042308, Bayero University Kano, Department of Agricultural Economics, Faculty of Agriculture
Affiliations
Associate Member, The Institute of Chartered Economists of Nigeria – 2011 to date
PUBLICATION
Sani Ahmad Sasa, Shafaatu B. Habib and Kubra Hamidu (2015). Basic Entrepreneurship Skills and Development. Diamond Graphics EnterprisePlateau State, Nigeria.ISBN: 978-978-946-074-8.
Shafaatu B. Habib, Abdussalam M. Kani and Ummi Ibrahim Attah(2005). The Banking System: Concept, Types and Functions. Business Finance (pp. 19-31). Kano, Nigeria: S.M Graphics Publishers. ISBN:979-978-53550-4-8.
Shafaatu B. Habib and Fatima Umar Farouk(2016). Studies in the Structure of the Nigerian Economy. Agricultural Sector in Nigeria(pp. 8 – 22). Kano, Nigeria: S.M Graphics Publishers.ISBN: 978-978-53550-7-9.
Sani Ahmed Sasa, Shafaatu Bello Habib, Aisha Maiwada and NafisaNasir (2014). Profitability Assessment and Cost Implications of Beef Marketing in Gombe Metropolis, Nigeria. Journal of Innovative Research, 3(2), 231-247.
Shafaatu B. Habib (2015). Price Transmission in Some Selected Rice Markets in Kano State Nigeria (2008-2014). Journal of International Institute of Agricultural Research (IIARD) Vol 3. May 2017.
Shafaatu B. Habib (2017) Analysis of Market Structure and Concentration in Nigeria (A case of Kano State Rice Market). International Journal of Economics and Business Management Vol.3 No 5, 1-11.
Shafaatu Bello habib and Hamza Muhammad Assani (2018).Readings In Development Economics. The Role of Capital and Human Resource Development (pp 110-120) Edited by Garba Shariff and Mahmud Zubair. Saadatu Rimi College of Education Kano. SM Graphics Publishers. ISBN 978-978-374-17-8-0.
Habib, S.B and Waziri, H.Y.(2019). A Book for Social Science: The Discipline of Agricultural Economics. S.M Graphics, Kano, Nigeria ISBN: 978-2149-90-X.
Nura, A and Shafaatu, B.H(2020). Diversifying Income Generation Progression Opportunities for Small Scale Rural Farmers in Kano State: The Impact of Fadama III Project. Journal of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development.
Habib, S.B and Ahmad, H.S(2020). Business Cycle and Problems of Economic Growth, In: Galadanci, A Ahmad,H.S and Abba, S.A (eds.) Basic Readings in MacroEconomics: Ashura Publishing Solutions, pp. 69-76.
Attah, U.I and Habib, S.B (2020). Theory of Multiplier In: Galadanci, A Ahmad,H.S and Abba, S.A (eds.) Basic Readings in MacroEconomics: Ashura Publishing Solutions, pp. 34-39.
Habib, S.B (2023). Risks and Challenges of Food, Water and Energy Security in Nigeria In: Issues In Environmental and Sustainable Development. Liberty Publishers Ltd ISBN 978-978-785-583-6.
Habib, S.B (2024).Determinants of Food Security among Households in Kano State Nigeria. International Journal of Agriculture and Earth Science. Vol.10: 5 DOI: 10.56201/IJGEM.
Habib, S.B (2024). Assessment of Food Security among Households in Kano State Nigeria. International Journal of Agriculture and Earth Science. Vol.10: 5 DOI: 10.56201/IJGEM.
Atah, U.I; Muhammed,S.R; Habib, S.B; Abba, S.A. Exploring Faith Based Economic Model (Zakat) for Ensuring Sustainability of Clean Water Provision and Sanitation in Nigeria: A Lesson from Indonesia. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science DOI:8IJ0SSS22752.
Habib, S.B (2024). Money: Definition, Evolution, Functions, Qualities and Types: In Navigating Financial Systems. S.M Graphics Publishers ISBN 978-978-60346-5-2.
Habib, S.B (2024). The Nigerian Monetary System: In Navigating Financial Systems. S.M Graphics Publishers.
Habib, S.B (2024).Money Market Analysis: Demand, Supply and Equilibrium: In Navigating Financial Systems. S.M Graphics Publishers.
Z. Y. Abdullahi, A. A. Alhassan, S. A. Safiyanu, I.Suleiman, Gaya, A.Y, S.B. Habib, A.M. Ahmad and S.Thomas (2025). Market Dynamics and Profitability of Roselle: Consumer Insights From Selected Markets in Kano State, Nigeria. Dutse Journal of Economics and Development Studies (Dujeds), Vol. 14 (1) Issn: 2536-6130.
K. Y. Abdullahi, Z. R. Zakariyyah, Z. Y. Abdullahi ,S. A. Safiyanu , I.Suleiman, Gaya,A.Y1, S.B.Habib, A.M. Ahmad and S. Thomas (2025). Marketing Analysis of Broiler Production in Kumbotso LGA: Enhancing Food Security and Improving the Supply Chain for Sustainable Growth
Shafaatu B. Habib. (2004, November). Issues, Constraints and Strategies for Poverty alleviation through Quality Entrepreneurship Education in Nigeria. A paper presented at the 5th National Conference of Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU) held at Saadatu Rimi College of Education, Kano, Nigeria.
Shafaatu B. Habib. (2016. April). Attaining quality education in higher institutions: best practices, strategies and challenges. 1st International Conference, Journal of Multi-Disciplinary Studies (KUTEJ), held at Saadatu Rimi College of Education, Kano, Nigeria.
Shafaatu B. Habib and Aisha Ahmad Maiwada (2017. May). Socioeconomic Issues and Its Effect on Security in Nigeria. A paper presented at the 1st International Conference on Personal Security and Community Policing held at Al-Qalam University Katsina in collaboration with Pleasant Library and Books Club.
Mujeeba Kabeer Yahya & Shafaatu Bello Habib (2018). Value Chain Analysis of Chilli Pepper in Kano State, Nigeria. A paper presented at the 50th Annual Conference of the Nigeria Economic Society (NES) 2018 held at NICON Luxury Hotel Abuja.
Ummi Ibrahim Atah and Shafaatu Bello Habib (2020). Impact of Corona Virus on Nigeria Financial Institutions. A virtual conference organized by the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) with the theme Response to the COVID-19 Global Pandemic, 8th to 10th July 2020.
Lawan, M.H., Lawan, A.A., Galadanci, A.A and Habib, S.B (2023). Implementation of Minimum Standard of Education and Economics Curriculum in Colleges of Education in Kano State. Paper presented at the 8th Int’l Conference of Educational Assessment and Research Network in Africa. Bayero University Kano.
Habib, S.B., Attah. U.I.(2023). Digital Transformation in Agriculture as a Panacea for Sustainable Development in Nigeria. A Paper Presented at the International Conference and Postgraduate Colloquium of ABU Business School at CBN Center for Excellence Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, 7th – 10th November 2023.
Habib, S.B (2024). Analysis of Rice Information needs of Farmers in Hadejia Local Government Area, Jigawa State. A Paper Presented at the 4th International Conference on Drylands and FOOD4WA. Held from 11th – 14th Sept, 2023.
Habib, S.B (2024). Evolving Economies: Exploring the Intersection of E-Learning and Economic Development in Nigeria. A Paper Presented at the Multidisciplinary International Hybrid Conference on Tech-Driven Learning: Integrating Technology for Inclusive Learning. Held on 23rd-24th May 2024.
RESEARCH INTEREST
Economic Analysis
Rural Agricultural Development
Analysis of agricultural policies in developing economies