Highly analytical and results-driven Assistant Lecturer with a strong academic background in Agricultural Economics, currently pursuing a Ph.D. and contributing to cutting-edge research in food security and agricultural sustainability. Demonstrated expertise in teaching, statistical data analysis, and publishing impactful research on agricultural policy and market dynamics, enhancing productivity and resilience in the Nigerian agricultural sector. Adept at mentoring students and contributing to departmental administrative functions, positioning for advanced research and academic leadership roles.
Work
Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi
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Assistant Lecturer, Department of Agricultural Economics
Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria
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Summary
Contributed to academic excellence and departmental operations through teaching, research, and student mentorship in Agricultural Economics.
Highlights
Taught core undergraduate courses including Principles of Agricultural Economics (AEC 201), Principle of Economics (AEC 204), Agricultural Marketing and Cooperatives (ACD 702), Principle of Farm Management (ACD 713), and Principle of Macroeconomics (AEC702) across multiple academic sessions (2023/2024, 2024/2025, 2025/2026).
Supervised 9 undergraduate students on Agricultural Economics projects during the 2023/2024 (4 students) and 2024/2025 (5 students) academic sessions, guiding them through research methodology and data analysis.
Served as Secretary for the Departmental Welfare Committee since 2025, streamlining communication and support for faculty and staff within the Department of Agricultural Economics.
Contributed as a Member of the Departmental Co-operative and Commercial Scheme since 2024, actively participating in initiatives to foster economic development and collaboration within the university community.
Conducted and published significant research, including current work on "Nexus Between Sesame Production and Food Security in Bauchi State" (2026), contributing to critical agricultural economic discourse.
Education
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Bauchi
Bauchi, Bauchi State, Nigeria
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PhDAgricultural Economics
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Bauchi
Bauchi, Bauchi State, Nigeria
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M.Sc.Agricultural Economics
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Bauchi
Bauchi, Bauchi State, Nigeria
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B. Agric.Agricultural Economics and Extension
Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic Bauchi
Bauchi, Bauchi State, Nigeria
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National DiplomaAgricultural Technology
General Hassan Usman Katsina Unity College Bauchi
Bauchi, Bauchi State, Nigeria
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Senior School Leaving CertificateGeneral Studies
Manu Memorial Primary School Ningi
Ningi, Bauchi State, Nigeria
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First School Leaving CertificatePrimary Education
Awards
Federal Scholarship Award (Tenable in Nigerian Institutions)
Federal Government of Nigeria
Recognized for academic merit and potential, receiving a national scholarship to support higher education within Nigerian institutions.
Publications
Enhancing Agricultural Productivity and Climate Resilience through Capacity Building: A Case Study of Giwa Agro Enterprises’ Training Initiatives in Bauchi State. Nigeria.
Nigerian Journal of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology (NJAAT)
Chiwar, I. I., Musa, A. U., Balogun, J. A., and Tahir, I. A (2026) Enhancing Agricultural Productivity and Climate Resilience through Capacity Building: A Case Study of Giwa Agro Enterprises’ Training Initiatives in Bauchi State. Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology (NJAAT). 6(1B): Pp 367 – 376.
Determinants of Women Participation in Rice Processing Marketing in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria.
Nigerian Journal of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology (NJAAT)
Ochimana, G. A., Musa, A. U. and Sunday, T. D. (2026) Determinants of Women Participation in Rice Processing Marketing in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria. Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology (NJAAT). 6(2A): Pp 149 – 161.
Nexus Between Sesame Production and Food Security in Bauchi State
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi
Current research work analyzing the relationship between sesame production and its contribution to food security within Bauchi State.
Assessment of the Impact Of Fuel Subsidy Removal on Irrigation-Based Rice Production in North-Eastern State, Nigeria.
Nigerian Journal of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology (NJAAT)
Hamidu, B., Sale, I., Usman, A. B., Daiyabu, M. L and Musa, A. U (2026) Assessment of the Impact Of Fuel Subsidy Removal on Irrigation-Based Rice Production in North-Eastern State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology (NJAAT) 6(1B): Pp 423 – 433.
Effect of Real Exchange Volatility on Domestic Production. Application of System of Equation Modeling: 1985-2025
Unpublished Article
Investigated the effects of real exchange rate volatility on domestic production in Nigeria using a system of equation modeling approach, covering the period 1985-2025.
Durability Performance of Corn Cob Ash–Coconut Shell AshConcrete Exposed to Simulated Oil Refinery Wastewater.
Journal of Civil Engineering Frontiers
Umar, A.A and Musa, A.U (2025) Durability Performance of Corn Cob Ash–Coconut Shell AshConcrete Exposed to Simulated Oil Refinery Wastewater. Journal of Civil Engineering Frontiers. 6(2) pp. 57 –69.
Factors influencing sesame (Sesamum indicum) farmers to trade through middlemen in Bauchi state, Nigeria.
Nigerian Agricultural and Policy Research Journal
Musa, A.U, Malami, M. and Awuna, J. M. (2025). Factors influencing sesame (Sesamum indicum) farmers to trade through middlemen in Bauchi state, Nigeria. Nigerian Agricultural and Policy Research Journal. 12(1), 55-70.
Factors Influencing Adoption of Improved Rice Production Technologies among Farmers in Dass and Tafawa-Balewa Local Government Areas of Bauchi State, Nigeria.
Journal of Agricultural Economics, Environment and Social Science
Garba, M., Abdullahi, S., Yushau, I. I. Bala, A. H. Almustapha, A. G., Abubakar, U., Dabo, N. M. and Musa, A. U. (2025) Factors Influencing Adoption of Improved Rice Production Technologies among Farmers in Dass and Tafawa-Balewa Local Government Areas of Bauchi State, Nigeria. Journal of Agricultural Economics, Environment and Social Science 11(1):172-181.
Free Trade Policy and Prices of Nigerian Cereal 1981-2025
Unpublished Article
Analyzed the long-term impact of free trade policies on cereal prices in Nigeria over a 44-year period, from 1981 to 2025.
Farm Managers Association of Nigeria Journal
Farm Managers Association of Nigeria Journal
Awuna, J. M. and Musa, A.U. (2024). . Farm Managers Association of Nigeria Journal. 24(2):29-39pp
Effects of Climate Change Adaptation Strategies on Maize Production Efficiency in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria.
Nigerian Journal of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology (NJAAT)
Soom, A., Musa, A. U. and Onah, A. E. (2024) Effects of Climate Change Adaptation Strategies on Maize Production Efficiency in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology (NJAAT). 4(1): pp 83-91
Impact of Cashless Policy Enforcement and Naira Redesign on Fresh Catfish Marketing in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria.
Nigerian Journal of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology (NJAAT)
Soom, A., Humbe, I. T. and Musa, A. U. (2024) Impact of Cashless Policy Enforcement and Naira Redesign on Fresh Catfish Marketing in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology (NJAAT). 4(1): pp 92-103
Analysis of Structure, Conduct and Performance of Sesame (Sesamum Indicum L.) marketing in Bauchi State.
Farm Managers Association of Nigeria Journal
Musa, U. A., Awuna, J. M., Onah, A. E. and Hamidu, B. (2024). Analysis of Structure, Conduct and Performance of Sesame (Sesamum Indicum L.) marketing in Bauchi State. Farm Managers Association of Nigeria Journal. 23(2): pp 1-18
Factors Influencing Marketing of Tomatoes in Jalingo Local Government Area of Taraba State, A Case Study of CBN Redesign of Naira Notes.
Nigerian Journal of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology (NJAAT)
Adikwu, O., Musa, A.U and Hosea, E.F. (2024) Factors Influencing Marketing of Tomatoes in Jalingo Local Government Area of Taraba State, A Case Study of CBN Redesign of Naira Notes. Nigerian Journal of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology (NJAAT). 4(1): pp 9-15
Factors Influencing Savings and Investment among Small-scale Farmers in Bauchi Local Government Area, Bauchi State, Nigeria.
Nigerian Journal of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology (NJAAT)
Maigari, Z. B., Sani, R. M., Yakubu, S. And Musa, A. U. (2023) Factors Influencing Savings and Investment among Small-scale Farmers in Bauchi Local Government Area, Bauchi State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology (NJAAT) 3(2): Pp 187-200.
Socio-Economic Characteristics and Marketing Channel of Sesame (Sesamum Indicum L.) Farmers’ Willingness to Trade Through Middlemen in Bauchi State, Nigeria.
Nigerian Journal of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology (NJAAT)
Musa, A. U., Sani, M. H. and Idi, S. (2023) Socio-Economic Characteristics and Marketing Channel of Sesame (Sesamum Indicum L.) Farmers’ Willingness to Trade Through Middlemen in Bauchi State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology (NJAAT) 3(1): pp 58-72.
Effects of Gross Fixed Capital Formation and Selected International Trade Policy Instruments on Agricultural Productivity in Nigeria: An Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) Model Approach.
Nigerian Journal of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology (NJAAT)
Awuna, J. M., Musa, A. U. and Onah, A. E (2023) Effects of Gross Fixed Capital Formation and Selected International Trade Policy Instruments on Agricultural Productivity in Nigeria: An Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) Model Approach. Nigerian Journal of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology (NJAAT) 3(2): pp 1-9.
Contribution of Middlemen in Sesame Marketing in Bauchi State, Nigeria
Unpublished Article
Explored the role and economic contribution of middlemen within the sesame marketing system in Bauchi State, Nigeria.
Implication of Middlemen in Sesame Marketing in Bauchi State, Nigeria
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi
Master's thesis investigating the impact and role of middlemen within the sesame marketing chain in Bauchi State, Nigeria.
Utilization of Information Communications Technology in Dissemination of Agricultural Innovation to Rural Farmers in Ningi LGA, Bauchi State, Nigeria.
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi
Undergraduate thesis exploring the role and impact of ICT in disseminating agricultural innovations to rural farmers, focusing on Ningi LGA, Bauchi State.
Languages
English
Certificates
Training on Research Methodology, Data Analysis and Publication
Undisclosed
Training on Statistical Data Analysis Using R Programming Language
Research Methodology, Statistical Data Analysis, R Programming Language, Quantitative Analysis, Econometrics, Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) Model, System of Equation Modeling.