Halima SallawuHS

Dr. Halima Sallawu

Rank: Senior Lecturer

Department: Agric. Econs. & Farm Management

School: School of Agricultural Management & Extension Technology

Welcome

Welcome to my profile page. I am Dr. Halima Sallawu, and I am delighted to be part of this academic community.

Biography

I am Dr. Halima Sallawu a Senior Lecturer with the Federal University of Technology Minna, Nigeria. I joined the service of the university in 2012 as a Graduate Assistant and rose through the rank before assuming my current rank as a Senior Lecturer. In my administrative capacity, I am currently the School Examination Officer, and a member of various departmental, School, and University Committees. My research activities have led to significant contributions in the field, with notable grants support from TETFUND and ASUU. I have received various national and international accolades, including the prestigious Gold PhD Thesis Award from the Nigerian Association of Agricultural Economists in 2024. My academic journey is supported by active participation in numerous conferences, workshops, and seminars, both nationally and internationally. So far, I have published sixty (60) articles both in international and national journals, conference proceedings and book chapters.

Research Interests

Rural livelihoods
Poverty analysis
Sustainable agriculture
Climate change
Livelihood diversification.

Academic Qualifications

Ph.D Agricultural Economics

Federal University of Technology Minna, Nigeria · 2023

M.Tech. Agricultural Economics

Federal University of Technology Minna, Nigeria · 2015

B.Tech. General Agriculture

Federal University of Technology Minna, Nigeria. · 2012

NCE Agricultural Education

Federal College of Education Kontagora, Nigeria · 2004

Professional Affiliations

Member, Nigerian Association of Agricultural Economists (NAAE)
Member, African Association of Agricultural Economists (AAAE)
Member of Sustainable Development Solutions Network Nigeria (SDSN Nigeria)

Teaching

Undergraduate Courses

SAT 511Project Research Work (2013-Present)
AET 211Introductory Economics (2013-2022)
SAT 313Application of Computer to Agriculture (2013-2015)
AET 513Econometrics
AET 221Principles of Agricultural Economics (2013-2014)
AET 521Agribusiness and Financial Management (2015-2022)
AET 322Farm Management and Agricultural Marketing
AEC 322Introduction to E-Marketing
AET 513Econometrics (2023)
AET 511/AEC 511Agricultural Production Economics (2024-Present)
FUTM-AGE 101Introduction to Social Sciences (2024-Present)
AEC 321Introduction to Managerial Economics
AEC 523Mathematical Economics (2025-Present)
FUTM-AGE 212Introduction to Economics II (2026)

Postgraduate Courses

AEC 829Mathematical Economics (2023-Present)
AEC 816Agribusiness Management (2024-Present)

Doctorate Courses

AEC 920Advanced Mathematical Economics (2023-Present)
AEC 901Advanced Econometrics (2024-Present)
AEC 907Advanced Agribusiness Management (2024)
AEC 902Advanced Research Methodology

Supervision

Master's Degree

ABOLARIN, Oluwadamilare Samuel

Determinants of Multidimensional Poverty among Farm Households in Ekiti State, Nigeria

2023
ongoing

IBRAHIM, Garba

Effects of Rural Access Road and Agricultural Marketing on Livelihood Status of Farmers in Niger State, Nigeria

2023
completed

OMAWERU, Vivian Gabriel

Effects of Off-Farm Income on Multidimensional Poverty among Couples and Non-Couples Farming Households in Delta State, Nigeria

2024
ongoing

AHMED, Bilikisu Wachin

Drivers of Market Engagement Decision among Cattle Farmers in Niger State, Nigeria

2024
ongoing

SALAWU, Muiz Olalekan

Effects of Climate Change on Maize Production in Oyo State, Nigeria

2024
ongoing

NDEM, Chijioke Nwaneri

Effects of Climate Change Adaptation on Profitability and Efficiency of Smallholder Rice and Cassava Value Chain in Abia and Niger States, Nigeria

2024
ongoing