PROFESSOR HAFIZ ABUBAKAR, MIFST (UK), FNIFST Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics), Bayero University, Kano, NIGERIA KANO STATE GUBERNATORIAL RUNNING MATE - 2015 BIODATA Name: Hafiz ABUBAKAR 1. Date of Birth: Thursday, November 25, 1954 2. Place of Birth: Sabon Sara Quarters, Kano City, Gwale LGA 3. Marital Status: Married with Children 4. Discipline: Food Science and Nutrition 5. Present Rank: Professor in Food and Nutritional Biochemistry 6. Contact Address: Dept. of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, 7. Bayero University, PMB 3011, Kano, Nigeria. EDUCATION 1. 1989-92: University of Reading, United Kingdom. 2. 1984-85: University of Reading, United Kingdom. 3. 1983-84: Queen Elizabeth College, University of London, United Kingdom. 4. 1975-80: Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna, Nigeria. 5. 1968-72: Government Secondary School, Gwale, Kano, Nigeria. 6. 1960-67: Dandago/Dambatta Boarding Primary School, Kano, Nigeria. QUALIFICATIONS 1. 1992: Doctor of Philosophy (Cereal Biochemistry). 2. 1985: Master of Science (Food Science), General Option. 3. 1984: Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Nutrition. 4. 1980: Higher National Diploma (Nutrition and Dietetics). 5. 1972: WASC/GCE ‘O’ Level (Science). CAREER HISTORY 1. 2014-date: Deputy Vice- Chancellor (Academics), Bayero University, Kano. 2. 2014-date: Dean, Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Bayero University, Kano. 3. 2012-date: Director, Center for Biotechnology. 4. 2009-13: Head, Dept. of Biochemistry, Bayero Univ., Kano. 5. 2008-date: Chairman, Northwest Chapter of the Nigerian, Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST). 7. 2010-date: Member, Board of Management of Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) representing the Vice- Chancellor, Bayero University, Kano. 8. 2009-13: Member, Board of Trustees, Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). 9. 2003-06: Special Assistant to Honourable Minister of Defence. 10. 2001-03: Member, Kano State Executive Council (as Commissioner of Finance). 11. 2000-01: Special Adviser (Political) to Kano State Executive Governor. 12. 2011-date: Professor, Department of Biochemistry, BUK. 13. 1998-99: Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Bayero University, Kano. 14. 1998-99: Technical Coordinator SPFS (Pilot Phase) TCP/NIR/8923(D). FAO-UN. 15. 1996-97: National Project Coordinator, FAO Assisted-Food Security and Nutrition Intervention Project TCP/NIR/4555(T). FAO-UN. 16. 1995-98: Senior Lecturer, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Bayero University, Kano. 17. 1994-95: Principal Lecturer (in Food Science and Nutrition), Kano State Polytechnic. 18. 1989-94: Researcher/ Demonstrator, Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Reading, United Kingdom. 19. 1981-83: Assistant Lecturer (in Food Science and Nutrition), School of Management Studies, Institute for Higher Education, Kano. 20. 1981: Higher Nutrition Officer, Ministry of Health, Kano. 21. 1980-81: NYSC Dietician, Ayangba Agricultural Development Agency (World Bank Project), Benue State. 22. 1973-75: Clerical Officer, Kano State Military Governor’s Office (Information Division), Kano. FELLOWSHIP AND AWARD 1. 1992: Member, Institute of Food Science and Technology, United Kingdom. 2. 2012: Fellow, Nigerian Institute of Food, Science and Technology. KEY EXPERIENCE 1. Background of over 25 years Postgraduate experience as a Lecturer in Food Science, Public Health Nutrition, and Food and Nutritional Biochemistry. 2. Has many years of experience in Academic and Public Administration as a Head of Department, Chief Examination Officer, Deputy Director, Deputy Dean, Special Adviser and State Commissioner. 3. Has a 3 years experience as a Demonstrator of American Association of Cereal Chemist (AACC), Cereal Processing and Quality Control at Reading University, United Kingdom. 4. Has a very extensive knowledge of Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Cereal Processing and Quality Control, and a working knowledge of Dynamic Mechanical Rheometry (DMTA), SDS – Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE), and Extrusion Technology. 5. Has experience of organizing, conducting and supervising Food Intervention Programmes to improve Household Food Security and Nutrition as the National Project Coordinator of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, and Pioneer Technical Coordinator of the Special Programme on Food Security (SPFS) Pilot Phase in Nigeria, and as an International Consultant to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. RESPONSIBILITIES (at Bayero University) a) TEACHING (B.Sc. Biochemistry, M.Sc. Biochemistry and MBBS Programmes) → Biosynthesis of Macromolecules and Industrial Biochemistry to Level 400 B.Sc. Biochemistry. → Food and Nutrition Biochemistry to Level 300 B.Sc. Biochemistry. → Nutritional Biochemistry to Level 300 MBBS. → Public Health Nutrition to Level 400 MBBS. → Clinical Nutrition to Level 500 MBBS. → Advanced Nutritional Biochemistry to M.Sc. Biochemistry, and PhD Biochemistry. b) RESEARCH → Supervising B.Sc. and M.Sc., PhD Biochemistry Projects, and MBBS Community Medicine Field Posting. → Conducting Personal Postgraduate researches. c) MEMBERSHIP OF UNIVERSITY COMMITTEES 1. 1999-07: Member, Editorial Board, Journal of General Studies (New Edition). 2. 1998-99: Member, Editorial Board, Kano Studies. 3. 1998-00: Member, Senior Staff Housing Committee. 4. 1996-97: Member, Kano State Health Services Management Committee. 5. 1996-97: Member, Bayero University Admissions Committee. 6. 1996-98: Chairman, Faculty of Medicine Admissions Committee. 7. 1996-97: Member, Postgraduate School Board, Bayero University, Kano. 8. 1999-02: Member, Bayero University Senate Representing Congregation. 9. 2000-02: Member, Bayero University 9th Council Representing Senate. 10. 2011: Chairman, Reorganization of Bursary Department Committee, Bayero University, Kano. 11. 2010-date: Chairman, Education Trust Fund Implementation Committee (EPIC), Bayero University, Kano. 12. 2010-date: Member, University Research Board. 13. 2011-date: Member, Bayero University 12th Council Representing Senate. COMMUNITY SERVICE 1. 2014-date: Member, Board of Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). 2. 2009-13: Member, Board of Trustees, Education Trust Fund, Representing Northwest Zone. Member, Board of Management of Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH), Representing the Vice- Chancellor, Bayero University, Kano. 3. 2008-date: Chairman, Northwest Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST). 4. 2003-06: Special Assistant to the Honourable Minister of Defence, Federal Republic of Nigeria. 5. 2001-03: Member, Kano State Executive Council (as Commissioner of Finance). 6. 2000-01: Special Adviser (Political Affairs) to Kano State Governor. 7. 1999: Member, Kano State Government Transition Committee. 8. 1996-03: Member, Gwale Local Government Education Advancement Committee. 9. 1996-99: National Project Coordinator, FAO-Assisted Technical Corporation Project on Food Security and Nutrition (FAO-TCP/NIR4555(T). KEY PUBLICATIONS a) Articles in Journal 1. Alhassan, A.J., Sule, M.S., Abubakar, H., Abdulmumin, T.M., and Dangambo, T.M. (2014). Fatty Acids Composition of Bambara Groundnut (VIGNA SUBTERRANEAN (L.) VERDC) grown in Madobi, Kano State, Nigeria. European Scientific Journal, 10(24), 143-151. 2. Uba, A.I., Abubakar, H. Atiku, M.K., and Wudil, A.M. (2014). Proposed Genetic Approach to Protecting Infants to be Breast-fed by HIV Positive Mothers Against HIV infection. International Journal of Tropical Infectious Diseases. (Accepted for publication in November 2014). 3. Alhassan, A.J., Sule, M.S., Abubakar, H., Muhammad, Y.Y., and Abdulmumin, T.M. (2913). Amino Acid Profile of Bamba Nut (VIGBA SUBTERRANEA (L.) CULTIVARS OF KANO STATE – NIGERIA. Proceedings of the 37th Annual Conference and AGM of the Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology, October 22-26, 2013, pl.23-24. 4. Alhassan, A.J., Sule, M.S., Abubakar, H., Muhammad, Y.Y., and Abdulmumin, T.M. (2013). Proximate on Composition of Bambara Nut (VIGNA SUBTERRANEA (L.) VERDC) Cultivars of Kano State – Nigeria. Proceedings of the 37th Annual Conference and AGM of the Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology, October 22-26, 2013, p.118-120. 5. Atiku, M.K., Gwadabe, F.R., Abubakar, H., and Aliyu, M. (2013). Phytochemical Contract and Effect of Oral Administration of Black Tea on Serum Glucose and Lipid Levels in Alloxan – induced diabetic rats. Nigerian Journal of Nutritional Sciences, Vol.34(1), 6-8. 6. Alhassan, A.J., Sule, M.S., Atiku, M.K., Wudil, A.M., Abubakar, H., and Mohammed, A.S. (2012). Effect of Aqueous Pear (Persea amevic ana) Seed extract on alloxan – induced diabetic rats. Greener Journal of Medicinal Sciences, Vol. 2(1), 005-011. 7. Kabiru, T., Abubakar, H., and Atiku, M.K. (2912). Study of Nutritional Status in Pregnant Women Attending Kiru Comprehensive Health Centre in Kano State. BAJOPAS 5(2), 119-121. 8. Abubakar, H., Ibrahim, A.Y., and Atiku, M.K. (2011). Nutritional Status of Adolescents from Selected Secondary Schools in Katsina State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Nutritional Sciences, Vol.33(2):11-14. 9. Yunusa, I., Atiku, M.K. and Abubakar, H. (2011). Socioeconomic Status and Dietary Habits Amongst Adolescents from Kano Metropolis, Nigeria. Biological and Environmental Sciences: Journal for the Tropics, 8(3): 217-222. 10. Abubakar, H., Atiku, M.K., and Muhammad, H.A. (2011). Effect of Oral Administration of 3 Brands of Black Tea on Serum Lipid Profile in Hyperlipidaemic Rats. Biological and Environmental Sciences: Journal for the Tropics, Vol.8(2): 32-34. 11. Abubakar, H., Abubakar S.M. and Atiku, M.K. (2011). Glyceamic Index and Glyceamic Load of Some Common Consumed Diets in Northern Nigeria. Biological and Environmental Sciences: Journal for the Tropics, Vol.8(1): 61-65. 12. Abubakar, H. (2010). The Role of Starch Gelatinization in the Texture of Sorghum Products. Nigerian Food Journal, Vol.28(2): 486-499. 13. Abubakar, H., Jega, S.A. (2010) . The Nutritional Quality of Roselle and Tamarind Juice and Spray- dried Powders. Nigerian Journal of Nutritional Sciences, Vol.31(2): 36-39. 14. Abubakar, H., Abubakar, S.M. and Atiku, M.K. (2010). Glycaemic Index and Glycaemic Load of Some Commonly Consumed Local Diets in Northern Nigeria. Biological and Environmental Sciences: Journal for the Tropics, 7(2): 31-34. 15. Abubakar, H. and B.E. Brockway (2009). Comparative Extrusion and Differetial Scanning Calorimetric (DSC): Study of Sorghum and Wheat Starch Gelatinization. Biological and Environmental Sciences: Journal for the Tropics, 6(2): 124-129. 16. Abubakar, H. (2008). Household Food Security, Nutrition Intervention and the Consultative Process: The Kano State Experience (1996-2007). Nigerian Journal of Nutritional Sciences, Vol.29(1), 2008, 205-211. 17. Ibrahim, A., Atiku, M.K., Abubakar, H., and Suleiman, J.S. (2006). Determination of Glycaemic Indices of Some Traditional Diets in Kano Metropolis. Biological and Environmental Sciences: Journal for the Tropics, Vol.3(2), 129-134. 18. Ibrahim, A., Atiku, M.K., Abubakar, H., and Suleiman, J.S. (2006). Glycaemic Indices of Some Common Diets in Kano Metropolis. Biological and Environmental Sciences: Journal for the Tropics, Vol.3(1): 117-118. 19. Abubakar, H. (2001). Approaches to Improving the Nutritive Value of Maize with Particular Emphasis on QPM. In: Maize for Better Nutrition, S. Miko, J.A. Valencia and A.M. Falaki (eds) . 2001, 114-120. 20. Abubakar, H. (1999). Maize as a Source of Starch for Food and Pharmaceutical Industries, Proceedings of a National Workshop Workshops on Maize, SASAKAWA & IAR/ABU, Zaria 1999: 152-158. 21. Olukosi, J., Dirorimwe, C., Abubakar, H., Mohammed, A., Falaki, A.M., Aliyu, L. (1997). Summary of the Preliminary Results of the Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) of the Household Food Security and Nutrition in Kano State. In Towards Improved Household Food Security and Nutrition in Kano State, Proceedings of the International Workshop on Food-Based Interventions for Household Food Security and Nutrition Improvement in Kano State, February 24-27, 2997, FAO-UN TCP/NIR/4555(T), 29-40. 22. Abubakar, H. (1996). Electrophoretic Profiles of Nigerian Sorghum Starch Surface Protein. Nigerian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Vol.II, 1996: 19-26. 23. Abubakar, H. (1995). The Physico-Chemical Properties of Nigeria Sorghum Starch and Its Individual Application. Proceedings of Symposium on Chemistry and Biotechnology for National Development, SHETSCO, August 1995: 164-173. b) BOOKS AND PROCEEDINGS 1. Abubakar, H. (2010). Sorghum Starch: Physico-Chemical Properties and Food Application. Ahmadu Bello University Press, Zaria. 2. Abubakar, H. (1996/2010). Kafi Zabo (Monosodium Glutamate): A Seasoning or Sickening Agent? 2nd Edition, Ahmadu Bello University Press, Zaria. 3. Abubakar, H. (ed) (1997). Towards Improving Household Food Security and Nutrition in Kano State. Proceedings of the International Workshop on Food- Based Intervention for Household Food Security and Nutrition in Kano State, February 24-27, 1997, FAO-TCP/NIR/4555(T). 4. Abubakar, H. (ed.) (1997). Improving Household Food Security and Nutrition in Nigeria: A Training Manual for Agriculture, Health, Education, and Community Development Extension Workers. FAO/TCP/NIR/4555(T), 1997. 5. Abubakar, H. (1997). Providing Good Health Care for All Nigerian Women: Instructional Manual and Workbook. In Chukwuezi, A.P., Ubani-Ukoma, A., Obianyo, A.N., Adewuyi, F., and Abubakar, H. (eds). Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, Abuja, Nigeria, 1997. c) TECHNICAL REPORTS 1. Action Programme on Food- Based Interventions for Household Food Security and National Improvement for Kano State. FAO- UN/FGN/KNSG – TCP/NIR/4555(T) , December 1997. 2. Participatory Rural Appraisal of Household Food Security and Nutrition: Summary Report Kano State. Abubakar, H. (ed). FAO-UN- TCP/NIR/4555(T), 1997. CONFERENCES/SEMINARS PAPERS 1. Abubakar, H. (2009). “The Biochemistry Curricula Review”. At the 2nd International Workshop on Biochemistry Curricula in Nigeria, organized by NSMB in Collaboration with the National Universities Commission, held at the National Universities Commission, Abuja, October 28-29, 2009. 2. Abubakar, H. and Jega, S.A. (2008). “Spray-dried Juices of Tamarind and Roselle as Contributors to the National Food Security Agenda”. Presented at the 28th Annual Scientific Conference of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molemlar Biology held at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, November 23-26, 2008. 3. Abubakar, H. (2008). “Nutrition and Immune Function: An Invited Paper Presented at the 5th Biennial Hospital Institutional and Industrial Caterers Conference at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH), Kano, October 14, 2008. 4. Abubakar, H. (2001). “Approaches to Improving the Nutritive Value of Maize with Particular Emphasis on QPM”. An Invited Paper at the International Workshop on “Maize for Better Nutrition”, Jointly organized by SASAKAWA Global 2000, IAR, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Northern States ADPS and Federal Ministry of Agriculture at IAR Conference Centre, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, September 4-5, 2001. 5. Abubakar, H. (2000). “Human Rights Issues: Constraints, Progress and Way Forward”. Presented at a Workshop on Political/Social Responsibility, Rights and Privileges and Public Accountability in Democratic Governance, organized by USAID/ OTI SWIFT Nigeria, October 16-19, 2000. 6. Abubakar, H. (2000). “Lessons from the Present Political Dispensation”. Presented at the Joint Seminar on “Leadership and Scholarship”. Organized by Muslim Forum and MSS, Bayero University, Kano Branch, Saturday, April 1, 2000, at the Theatre I, Old Campus, Bayero University, Kano. 7. Abubakar, H. (2000). “Developing Strategies for NGO/ Legislature Cooperation on Legal Reform”. Presented at the Seminar on NGOs and Legislators: Partnership for Legal Reform, organized by Constitutional Rights Project (CRP), at Chelsea Hotel, Abuja, May 29-June 1, 2000. 8. Abubakar, H. (1999). “Enhancing NGOs Capacity Through Networking”. Presented at a Two- day Workshop for NGOs and Journalist, jointly organized by the National Human Rights Commission Network for Justice and Royal Danish Embassy, at Giginya Memorial Hotel, Sokoto, December 1-3, 1999. 9. Abubakar, H. (1999). “The Dynamic Rheological Properties of Nigerian Sorghum Starch”. Presented at the 18th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST), held at Hamdala Hotel, Kaduna, November 18, 1999. 10. Abubakar, H. (1999). “Diet Therapy for the Diabetic”. An Invited Paper at the “Zonal Dietary Formulary Workshop”, of the Diabetic Association of Nigeria, held at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH), June 29-30, 1999. 11. Abubakar, H. (1999). “Some Aspects of Biochemistry in the Service of Humanity”. An Invited Paper at the Annual Week of the National Association of Biochemistry Students (NABS) at Faculty of Medicine Resource Centre, Bayero University, Kano, June 19, 1999. 12. Abubakar, H. (1997). “Strategies for Ensuring Effective and Affordable Health Care Delivery for Women”. An Invited Paper by the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, Abuja, Presented at the Southeast Zone II, Post-Beijing Workshop on Good Health, Owerri, Imo State, Thursday, April 24, 1997. 13. Abubakar, H. (1995). “Electrophoretic Profiles of Nigerian Sorghum Surface Proteins”. Presented at the 18th Annual Conference of the Biochemical Society of Nigeria, held at the Adebola Adegunwa Audio-Visual Centre, Ogun State University Teaching Hospital (OSUTH), Sagamu, November 22-23, 1995. 14. Abubakar, H. (1995). “The Physico-Chemical Properties of Nigerian Sorghum Starch and Its Industrial Applications”. At the Symposium on Chemistry and Biotechnology for National Development, at the SHEDA Science and Technology Complex, Abuja, August 18, 1995. 15. Abubakar, H. (1995). “The Role of Starch Gelatinization in the Texture of Sorghum Products”. Presented at the 27th Annual Conference of the Nutrition Society of Nigeria, held at the University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria, April 5-8, 1995. 16. Abubakar, H. (1995). “Proposal for a National Food Analysis Laboratory”. Presented to the Chairman, Petroleum Trust Fund (PTF), Abuja, Nigeria, June 1595.
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