Aliyu KawuAK

Dr. Aliyu Mohammed Kawu

Rank: Associate Professor

Department: Urban & Regional Planning

School: School of Environmental Technology

aliyukawu@futminna.edu.ng
+2348028597919

Welcome

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Biography

Aliyu Mohammed Kawu has been with the Department of Urban & Regional Planning since September, 2006 and is the Director, Centre for Human Settlements and Urban Development (CHSUD), Federal University of Technology, Minna. He attended Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, where he obtained a BSc (Geography), MSc (Urban & Regional Planning), and a doctoral degree in Urban & Regional Planning in 2016 with an interest in urban management and infrastructure finance; regional development; and African urbanization. He has been a member of the Association of Nigerian Geographers, Nigerian Institute of Town Planners, Town Planners Registration Council of Nigeria, and Teachers’ Registration Council of Nigeria since 2004. He is also a member of foreign professional associations like the Regional Studies Association of the UK, the American Planning Association, and the Association of American Geographers.

Research Interests

Urban Management and Infrastructure Finance; Regional Planning and Development; Spatial Analysis; and
African Urbanization

Academic Qualifications

BSc (Geography) Geography

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria · 1998

PGDE Science Method

Federal College of Education, Zaria · 2002

MSc (URP) Urban & Regional Planning

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria · 2005

PhD (Urban & Regional Planning) Urban & Regional Planning

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria · 2016

Professional Affiliations

Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP)
Teachers' Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN)
Regional Studies Association (RSA)
American Association of Geographers (AAG 90059787) www.aag.org

Teaching

Undergraduate Courses

URP415Human Settlements and Development
ETM517Applied Town Planning I
URP521Planning Studio VII (New Town)
URP305Regional Planning
URP520Advanced Landscape Design
ETM527Advanced Town Planning
SVG530Advanced Town Planning
URP414Urban Management & Governance
URP314Regional Development Planning

Postgraduate Courses

SUD718Urbanizations in Developing Countries
SUD729Green Space Management
SUD714Management of Urban Infrastructure
SUD720City Development Strategy
SUD730Urban Theory, Practice and Project Management
UGP714Decentralization and Civic Engagement
UGP616Institutional Reforms and Service Delivery
UGP722Poverty Policy and Poverty Reduction Strategies
UHS724Cultural Heritage and Preservation
URP724City and Sustainable Development
URP618Population and Urbanization
URP621Planning Law & Administration
URP633Site Selection
URP624Professional Practice

Supervision

Master's Degree

WAZIRI, Aliyu Mahmood

“Assessment of the Effectiveness of Public Private Partnership Approach in Municipal Waste Management, Suleja, Niger State, Nigeria”

2021
completed

MUSA, David Toknayi

“Assessment of Service Poverty and Inequalities of Communities in Diko Town, Gurara Local Government Area, Niger State, Nigeria”

2024
completed

SHAFII, Muhammad Danjuma

“Urbanization Expansion and Its Impact on Natural Drainage Networks in Chanchaga L.G.A Niger State, Nigeria”

2025
ongoing

IBRAHIM, Rachael Auza

“Assessment of the Activities and Usage of Civic Centres in Minna Metropolis, Nigeria”

2024
completed

MOHAMMED, Aisha

“Examination of Environmental Problems of Minna Metropolis, Nigeria”

2024
completed

UMAR, Aisha Aliyu

“Assessment of Sustainable Urban Agricultural Practices in Minna, Nigeria”

2024
completed

GANIYU, Muraina Adebayo

“An assessment of the Challenges and Opportunities of BRT Operations in Kano Metropolitan Area”

2019
completed

Doctor of Philosophy

LOHOR, Edward Akila

“Assessment of service delivery and fragility in Jos city, Nigeria”

Santali, Benjamin Ndako-Aliyu

“Development of housing quality assessment tool for public housing: A Case Study of Nigeria Police Housing scheme in North-central Nigeria”

Mohammed, Ndana

“Development of Governance Framework for Urban Livelihood Precarity and Vulnerability to poverty in Minna”

Publications

1.

Forward: Sustaining African cities in the 21st century global urbanization

Kawu, A. M.

In Kawu, A. M., Musa, G. U., Olaide, A. S., Michael, A. B., Ayegba, C. U., & Muslim, M. A. (Editors). Transforming Nigeria’s Urban Infrastructure for a Sustainable Future. Conference Proceedings of the 8TH Annual Conference of the Association of City Managers in Nigeria (ACMAN) in collaboration with Centre for Human Settlements and Urban Development, Federal University of Technology, Minna, October 30TH -November 1ST, 2025, p. v-vi.
2026
DOI
2.

Transforming Nigeria’s Urban Infrastructure for a Sustainable Future

Kawu, A. M., Musa, G. U., Olaide, A. S., Michael, A. B., Ayegba, C. U., & Muslim, M. A. (Editors)

Conference Proceedings of the 8TH Annual Conference of the Association of City Managers in Nigeria (ACMAN) in collaboration with Centre for Human Settlements and Urban Development, Federal University of Technology, Minna, October 30TH -November 1ST, 2025.
2026
DOI
3.

Strategies for Sustainable Public Housing Programmes in Bauchi State, Nigeria.

Darazo, S. M., & Kawu, Aliyu Mohammed

In: Chipungu, L., Magidimisha-Chipungu, H. H., Kamuzhanje, J. (eds), Contemporary Models for Pro-Poor Housing in Urban Sub-Saharan Africa, (pp. 211-228), Springer Nature.
2026
DOI
4.

African urbanization in the urban century: The roles of participatory planning and management.

Kawu, Aliyu Mohammed

In Ahmed, A., Bello, A., Yunusa, M. B., Yari, K. M., and Sani, M. (Eds.). Building Liveable Cities and Regions Through Planning. A Reader in Urban planning & Management - Festschrift in honour of: Malam Idris Dauda Suleiman FNITP.
2025
5.

Mobility, Safety, and Urban-Environmental Management Challenges in Rapidly Urbanizing Africa.

Kawu, A. M.

Contemporary Issues in Planning and Environmental Studies, 1(1): 80-94
2025
DOI
6.

Understanding Urban Fragility Through Definitions, Conceptual Frameworks, And Contemporary Issues in the 21st Century Africa.

Lohor, E. A., Sanusi, Y. A., & Kawu, Aliyu Mohammed

Journal of Human Settlement Research & Development, 10(1), 148-169.
2024
7.

Understanding Urban Fragility: Definitions, Conceptual Frameworks, Evolution, and Contemporary Issues

Edward A. Lohor, Yekeen A. Sanusi, Kawu, A. M.

In Ogunbode, E. B., Ajayi, O. G., Kemiki, O. A. (Editors), Global Economic Revolution and the Resilience of the Built Environment in an Emerging World. Proceedings of School of Environmental Technology International Conference 2024 (SETIC 2024) 22nd – 24th October, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State, Nigeria (186-193)
2024
8.

Appraisal of Households’ Coping Strategies to Water Poverty in Bida, Niger State

Bankole O. Clement & Kawu, A. M.

Centre for Human Settlements and Urban Development- CHSUD Journal, 9(1), 30-38
2023
9.

Implications of Spatial Variation of Household Poverty Incidence in Minna, Niger State, Nigeria

Mohammed W. Ishaku & Kawu, A. M.

Centre for Human Settlements and Urban Development- CHSUD Journal, 9(1), 74-81
2023
10.

Report on the Regions in Recovery e-Festival 2022

Kawu, A. M.

Re-Imagining Regions: Regions in Recovery (RinR22) Second Edition 2022
2022
11.

Bus Rapid Transit and the Opportunities and challenges of sustainable urban transportation in Metropolitan Kano, Nigeria.

Adebayo, G. M., & Kawu, A. M.

Journal of Inclusive cities and Built environment, 2(3), 1-12
2022
DOI
12.

Case study: Autonomous vehicles in Nigerian cities: environmental and policy issues.

Kawu, Aliyu Mohammed

In S. Parkes, & E. Ferrari, Connected and Autonomous Vehicles: The challenges facing cities and regions -Regional Studies Policy Impact Books, 4:1 (pp. 32-34). Taylor & Francis.
2022
DOI
13.

Bus Rapid Transit and the Opportunities and challenges of sustainable urban transportation in Metropolitan Kano, Nigeria

Adebayo, G. M., & Kawu, A. M.

Journal of Inclusive cities and Built environment, 2(3), 1-12
2022
DOI
14.

Urban Crime Incidence and Prevention Mechanisms in Kano Municipal Area Council

Yusuf, R., Adamu, H. I., Babanyara, Y. Y., Yahaya, A. U., & Kawu, A. M.

Environmental Technology & Science Journal, 12(1), 38-49
2021
15.

Comparative Environmental Justice Among Dutsen Kura Hausa and Dutsen Kura Gwari Neighbourhoods of Minna, Nigeria

Maikudi Mohammed, Chado, Jiman, Kawu, A. M., & Mohammed J. K.

ATBU Journal of Environmental Technology, 12(1): 1-12
2019
16.

Affordable Housing in Nigeria Using Alternative Building Technologies and Materials: A NBRRI Perspective

Matawal, D. S., Ocean, N., Gerald, C., & Kawu, A. M.

In A. M. Junaid, O. F. Adedayo, R. A. Jimoh, & L. O. Oyewobi (Eds.), Contemporary Issues and Sustainable Practices in the Built Environment. Conference Proceedings (SETIC2018), School of Environmental Technology, Federal University of Technology, Minna (pp. 665-672)
2018
17.

Appraisal of the Role of Informal Economic Enterprises in Minna, Nigeria

Ibrahim, B. & Kawu, A. M.

In A. M. Junaid, O. F. Adedayo, R. A. Jimoh, & L. O. Oyewobi (Eds.), Contemporary Issues and Sustainable Practices in the Built Environment. Conference Proceedings (SETIC2018), School of Environmental Technology, Federal University of Technology, Minna, 548-563
2018
18.

Users’ Satisfaction of Tricycle as Urban Commercial Transportation in Minna, Nigeria

Owuri, A. I., & Kawu, A. M.

In A. M. Junaid, O. F. Adedayo, R. A. Jimoh, & L. O. Oyewobi (Eds.), Contemporary Issues and Sustainable Practices in the Built Environment. Conference Proceedings (SETIC2018), School of Environmental Technology, Federal University of Technology, Minna, 1247-1257.
2018
19.

Assessment of Urban Development Activities of Community Based Organizations in Minna, Nigeria

PhD (URP) Thesis, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
2016
20.

Climate change, urban management, and livelihood challenges in low-income neighbourhoods of developing countries

Kawu, A. M.

Urban Transitions and Transformations: Science, Synthesis and Policy, The 2ndUGEC International Conference, November 6-8, Taipei, Taiwan (pp. 156-157)
2014
21.

Moderating Role of Affective Destination Image on the Relationship between Tourist Satisfaction and Behavioural Intention: Evidence from Obudu Mountain Resort

Mohammed, Bala Banki, Hairul Nizam Ismail, Musa Dalil & Kawu, A. M.

Journal of Environmental and Earth Science, 4(4): 47-60
2014
22.

Disaster Vulnerability and Resilience of Urban Residents: A Case of Rainstorm Disaster Risk Management in Bida, Nigeria

Maikudi Mohammed & Kawu, A. M.

Journal of Environmental and Earth Science, I4(17): 52-62
2014
23.

Mitigating Urban Disasters: A Study of Abandoned Mines in Zaria, Nigeria

Kawu, A. M.

In E. O. Iguisi, & I. J. Musa, Conference Proceedings, Centre for Disaster Risk Management and Development Studies, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (pp. 35-48)
2014
24.

Assessment of Inter-Campus Transportation: A Case of Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria

Muktari, Okeme & Kawu, A. M.

Journal of Logistics and Transport, Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology, Zaria, Nigeria, 5(1): 30-41
2013
25.

Managing Traditional Cities: Understanding Indigenous Building Regulations and Development Control in Nigeria.

Kawu, Aliyu Mohammed

LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, Saarbrucken, Germany.
2013
26.

Learning from Tradition: Elements and Practice of Urban Development Control in Zaria City, Nigeria

Kawu, A. M., Ahmed, A., & Usman, A. S.

American International Journal of Contemporary Research, 2(7): 205-213
2012
27.

Examining the relationship between economic activities and water pollution in urban streams in Minna, Nigeria

Aishatu A. Umar & Kawu, A. M.

Environmental Technology & Science Journal (ETSJ), 4(1), 50-59
2011
28.

Beneficiaries’ assessment of public-private partnership in housing delivery in Minna, Nigeria

Fatima M. Ndayako & Kawu, A. M.

Centre for Human Settlements and Urban Development- CHSUD Journal, 2(1): 41-54
2011
29.

Education, self-help, and rural development in Niger State

Bussu, B. B., & Kawu, A. M.

Environ- Journal of environmental studies, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria 2(10): 56-65
2009
30.

Traditional Housing Potentials in Addressing Climatic Hazards in Nigeria: A Case of Bida, Niger State, Nigeria

Kawu, A. M. & Shaibu, S. I.

In A. M. Jinadu, O. O. Morenikeji, Y. A. Sanusi, M. A. Abdulrahim, & J. J. Dukiya (Eds.), Urban Security: Threats, Realities and Solutions, 3rd Biennial National Conference, Department of Urban & Regional Planning, School of Environmental Technology, Federal University of Technology, Minna (pp. 124-135)
2008
31.

Slums: hubs of opportunities and sustainable urban development

Kawu, A. M., & Owoyele, G. S.

Environ-Journal of Environmental Studies, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 2(9): 51-61
2008
32.

Funding Urban Management in Poor Countries: A Case of Minna, Nigeria

Kawu, A. M. & Owoyele, G. S.

In S. N. Zubairu, O. O. Morenikeji, Y. A. Sanusi, A. M. Jinadu, & L. M. Ojigi (Eds.), Preserving the Environment. Book of Proceeding, 2ndAnnual Conference, School of Environmental Technology, Federal University of Technology, Minna, 139-147
2008
33.

Environmental Effects of Informal Mining Activities in Minna Metropolis, Nigeria

Kawu, A. M., & Bussu, B. B.

In S. N. Zubairu, O. O. Morenikeji, Y. A. Sanusi, A. M. Jinadu, & L. M. Ojigi (Eds.), Preserving the Environment. Book of Proceeding, 2ndAnnual Conference, School of Environmental Technology, Federal University of Technology, Minna (pp. 245-255)
2008
34.

Establishing Sanitation Profile of Settlements in Minna Urban Divide, Niger State, Nigeria

Bussu, B. B., & Kawu, A. M.

Environmental Technology & Science Journal (ETSJ), 2(2),126-138
2007
35.

Physical Planning and Sustainable Urbanization in Nigeria

Kawu, A. M., & Shaibu, S. I.

National Association of Sciences, Humanities and Education Research Journal NASHER Journal 5(1): 79-86
2007
36.

Meaning and the Menace of Pollution in the Home Environment

Kawu, A. M. & Owoyele, G. S.

In S. N. Zubairu, Y. A. Sanusi, I. J. Nwadialor, & L. M. Ojigi (Eds.), Re-Building the Built Environment. Book of Proceeding, 1stAnnual Conference, School of Environmental Technology, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria (pp. 226-233)
2007
37.

Meaning and the Menace of Pollution in the Home Environment

Kawu, A. M. & Owoyele, G. S.

In S. N. Zubairu, Y. A. Sanusi, I. J. Nwadialor, & L. M. Ojigi (Eds.), Re-Building the Built Environment. Book of Proceeding, 1stAnnual Conference, School of Environmental Technology, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria (pp. 226-233)
2007
38.

A Critique of Sustainable Development

Kawu, A. M.

Nigeria Journal of Applied Arts and Sciences, 1(1), 115-120
2005
39.

Development Control in Traditional Settlements: A Case Study of Zaria City

Kawu, A. M.

MSc (URP) Thesis, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
2005
40.

A Study of Factors Influencing Secondary School Students’ Performance in Mathematics: A Case Study of Samaru, Zaria

Kawu, A. M.

PGDE Thesis, Federal College of Education, Zaria, Nigeria
2002
41.

The Socio-economic Impacts of Small-Scale Industries in Bida Township

Kawu, A. M.

BSc Project, Department of Geography, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
1998

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