Prof. Yakubu Aliyu Gobir

He got promoted to the rank of professor of Hausa Culture in July, 2022. 

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS OBTAINED

i) Town Primary School Sabon Birni: 1971 – 1977 - Primary Certificate

ii) Govt Teachers’ College Zurmi: 1977 – 1982 - Grade II Certificate

iii) Shehu Shagari College of Educ. Sokoto: 1983 – 1986 - N.C.E. Cert.

iv) Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto: 1991 – 1994 - B.A Hausa (2.2)

v) Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto: 1998 – 2002 - M.A (Hausa Studies)

vi) Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto: 2005 -2012 - Ph.D (Hausa Studies)

APPOINTMENTS

i) First Appointment: Local Govt.Educ. Authority S/Birni, 1982 – 1983

ii) Second Appointment: Ministry of Education Sokoto, 1986 – 1995

iii) Third Appointment: Shehu Shagari College of Educ. Sokoto, 1995 – 2008

iv) Fourth Appointment: Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto , 2008 to date

SECONDMENTS

1. Director, Religious Affairs Department, Cabinet office, Sokoto state. - 1999-2001

2. Deputy Director (academics), Sultan Muhammadu Maccido Institute for Qur’an and General Studies (Formally known as Attahiru Bafarawa Institute for Qur’an and General Studies) Sokoto. - 2001-2007

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

1. A.E.O S/Birni L.E.A – Teaching - 1983

2. Master III - M.O.E Sokoto – Teaching - 1986 - 1990

3. Master II - M.O.E Sokoto – Teaching - 1990 - 1992

4. Master I - M.O.E Sokoto – Teaching - 1992 - 1995

5. Senior Master II –  M.O.E Sokoto – Teaching –  1995 - 1996

6. Asst. Lecturer – S.S.C.O.E. Sok – Teaching/Research – 1996 - 2001

7. Lecturer II – S.S.C.O.E. Sok – Teaching/Research–  2001 - 2008

8. Lecturer II –  U.D.U. Sokoto – Teaching/Research – 2008 - 2010

9. Lecturer I – U.D.U. Sokoto – Teaching/Research – 2010 - 2012

10. Senior Lecturer – U.D.U. Sokoto – Teaching/Research       – 2013 – 2018

11. Associate Professor – U.D.U. Sokoto – Teaching/Research – 2019 – 2022

12. Professor – U.D.U. Sokoto – Teaching/Research - 2022

COURSES TAUGHT (UNDERGRADUATES)

i. ALH 108 – Survey of Hausa Literature (100 Level)                

ii. ALH 201 – Hausa Ajami II (200 Level)

iii. ALH 202 – Use of Hausa Language (200 Level)

iv. ALH 308 – Hausa Culture I (300 Level)         

v. ALH 309 – Hausa Thought and Believes  (300 Level)

vi. ALH 315 – Occu. and Crafts of Hausa People (300 Level)

vii. ALH 316 - Hausa Norms and Values (300 Level)

viii. NLH 3224 - Hausa Thought and Beliefs (300 Level)

ix. NLH 3203 - Advanced Hausa Culture            (300 Level)

x. ALH 402 – Hausa Culture II (400 Level)

xi. ALH 402 – Hausa Culture and Modern World (400 Level)

xii. ALH 416 – Hausa Naming (400 Level)

COURSES TAUGHT (POSTGRADUATES)

xiii. HAU 709 – Hausa People and Their Neighbours (MA Course)

xiv. HAU 738 – The Hausa Bori Cult (MA Course)

xv. HAU 845 – Culture and Economy in Hausaland (MA Course)

xvi. HAU 906 - Hausa Culture and Modernity (PhD Course)

xvii. HAU 933 – Hausa Culture and Islam (PhD Course)

xviii. NLH 9323 - History of Hausa Cultural Studies (PhD Course)

xix. NLH 9325 - Main Components of Hausa Culture (PhD Course)

xx. NLH 9322 - Theories of Culture … (PhD Course)

xxi. NLH 9334 - Hausa Culture and Social Change (PhD Course)

EXTERNAL EXAMINATION AND ASSESSMENT:

i. Niger State College of Education, Minna. 2010 to 2014.

ii. FCET Gusau, 2016 to date

iii. Adamu Augie College of Education 2016 to date

EDITORSHIP/EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBER OF ACADEMIC JOURNALS:

i. Co-editor: Excerpts of International Seminar on the Deterioration of Hausa Culture. Zaria: Ahmadu Bello University Press Limited. ISBN: 978-125-63-8. Published by UMYUK and History and Culture Bureau, Katsina 2014.

ii. Member, Editorial Board of Shagari Journal of Languages, SSCOE Sokoto, 2013 to date.

iii. Member, Editorial Board, Al’adunmu Journal, Katsina State History and Culture Bureau, October 2015 to date.

ADMINISTRATIVE AND ORGANISATIONAL EXPERIENCE

i. Examinations’ Officer , Department of Nigerian Languages, Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto, 1998 -2000.

ii. Acting HOD Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto. 2007 – 2008

iii. Departmental Library Coordinator, Department of Nigerian Languages Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto 2008 to 2012.

iv. Departmental Level Coordinator 400 Level, Department of Nigerian Languages Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto 2008 - 2012.

v. Member, Publicity Committee at International Seminar on Arabic Manuscripts in West Africa Organized by Department of Arabic, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, from 8th to 10th June 2010.

vi. Member, Committee on Cleanliness of Toilets and General Environment at the Arts and Humanities Complex Main Campus, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, 2011.

vii. Member, Rehabilitation Committee on Cleanliness of Toilets and General Environment in the Main and City Campuses, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, 2011.

viii. Acting HOD, Department of Nigerian Languages, 17th July 2013 to 2nd Aug 2013

ix. Postgraduate Coordinator, Department of Nigerian Languages Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto - From January 2012 - 2014.

x. Chairman, Environmental Committee, Faculty of Arts and Islamic Studies, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, June, 2015.

xi. Member, Local Organizing Committee, 1st National Conference, Faculty of Arts and Islamic Studies, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, November 2015.

xii. Faculty Representative, Research and Publications Committee, Faculty of Arts and

xiii. Deputy Dean of Students (Main Campus), Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, 2014 -2017.

xiv. Member, Students’ Disciplinary Committee, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, 2014 to 2017.

xv. Member, Bus Services Committee, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, 2014 to date.

xvi. Islamic Studies, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, 2017.

xvii. Chairman, Reception and Refreshment Committee for the 2nd National Conference of the Faculty of Arts and Islamic Studies, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. 2017.

xviii. Secretary, Local Organizing Committee (LOC), 1st International Conference of the Faculty of Arts and Islamic Studies, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, 2018.

xix. Member, Departmental Appointments and Promotions Committee (APC), Department of Nigerian Languages, 2018 to date.

xx. Chairman, Departmental Accreditation Committee (2019 Accreditation), Department of Nigerian Languages, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. 8th August, 2019.

xxi.      Member, Ad-hoc University Committee to investigate the Social Media Posting on “Save UDUS! “Save UDUS!! “Save UDUS!!!. 11th September, 2019.

xxii.     Coordinator, Departmental Alumni Activities, Department of Nigerian Languages, Usman Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. 24th September, 2019.

xxiii.   Chairman, Faculty Social Media Committee (FSMC), Faculty of Arts and Islamic Studies, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. 26th September, 2019.

xxiv.    Member, University Social Media Monitoring Committee. Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. 30th Sept. 2019.

xxv.     Member, University Committee to investigate incident of students’ unrest of Sunday-29th Sept. 2019, on the main Campus). Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. 30th Sept. 2019.

xxvi.    Member, Departmental Non-Mandatory Postgraduate Activities Committee. Department of Nigerian Languages, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. 17th October, 2019.

xxvii.  Member, University Public Relations/Bulletin Advisory Committee. Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. 28th October, 2019.

xxviii. Member, Faculty e-Resource Committee. Faculty of Arts and Islamic Studies, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. 11th Nov. 2019.

xxix.    Chairman, Faculty Committee on Securing Research Grant, Faculty of Arts and Islamic Studies, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. 14th February, 2020.

xxx.     Member, University Research Policy Committee. Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. 7th Sept. 2020.

xxxi.    Member, University Local Organizing Committee for “Hausa Written Poetry Competition. 27th October, 2020.

SUPERVISION OF UNDERGRADUATE (B.A.) PROJECT TO SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION:

i. Suwaiba Umar Dodo (1996) Rayuwa a Yau Sai da Kuɗi. (SSCOE)

ii. Rabi Muhammad Ada (1997) Dalilan Mutuwar Aure a Garin Sakkwato. (SSCOE)

iii. Zainab Garba (2007) The Role and Scope of Teaching Hausa Poetry in Sokoto State Secondary Schools.

iv. Fati Salihu (2009) Nazari a Kan Matsayin Mata a Al’adun Bori a Ƙaramar Hukumar Mulkin Arewa ta Jihar Kabi.

v. Samira Ɗahiru (2009) Nazari a Kan Waƙoƙin Siyasa na Abdullahi Stim.

vi. Habibu Haruna (2009) Tsagar Gado a Ƙaramar Hukumar Mulki ta Arewa.

vii. A’ishatu Muhammad (2009) Tasirin Camfi a Matakan Rayuwar Bahaushe (Aure, Haihuwa, Mutuwa).

viii. Muhammad Balarabe Bala (2009) Bincike a Kan Shigowar Baƙin Al’adu Cikin Al’adun Aure a Garin Sakkwato.

ix. Ahmad Yusuf Sarkin Ɗori (2009) Sana’ar Ɗori a Garin Sakkwato.

x. Mudassiru Sadiq Sambo (2009) Tasirin Magungunan Gargajiya a Cikin Waƙoƙin Baka.

xi. Ibrahim garba Shuni (2010) Goro a Idon Bahaushe.

xii. Bilyaminu Abdurrahman (2010) Hasashen Maita a Cikin Wasu Sana’o’in Gargajiya.

xiii. Fatima Salihu Koko (2010) Nazarin Labarun Ban Dariya na Barkwanci.

xiv. Ibrahim Garba Shuni (2011) Goro a Idon Bahaushe.

xv. Haruna Ibrahim Kanoma (2011) Kanoma Gari Bisa Dutse: Al’adun Aure da Haihuwa a Garin Kanoma.

xvi. Zuwaira Bello (2012) Salsalar tarihin masarautar Sakkwato (Nazari daga Mawaƙan Baka).

xvii. Maryam Sulaiman (2012) Waƙoƙin Auwal Ibrahim Kano.

xviii. Dahiru Usman (2014) Nasaba da Matsayin Tabkin Kwato Ga Al’ummar Fulanin Balle.

xix. Mubarak Umar (2014) Karin Magana da Habaici A Cikin Wakokin Siyasa Na Alhaji Ibrahim Dandago.

xx. Mukhtar Maccido Bodinga (2014) Tasirin Zamani A Kana Sana’ar Liwanci A Sakkwato.

xxi. Jamilu Muhammad (2014) Magani A Rayuwar Maguzawan Faskari (Jihar Katsina).

xxii. Iƙilima Abubakar Dangaladima (2015) Nazarin Jigo da Salo A Waƙar “Wuta Sallau” da “Zuwan Mai Malfa Kano” Na Dauda Kahutu Rarara. (Kaduna State University).

xxiii. Yusha’u Ayuba Tanko (2015) Tasirin Kiristanci A Kan Maguzawa: Nazari Daga Karamar Hukumar Ikara Ta Jihar Kaduna. (Kaduna State University).

xxiv. Mudassiru Ibrahim (2015) Sana’o’in Ƙwalama A Kasuwar Marina A Sakkwato.

xxv. Shu’aibu Muhammad Maru (2015) Nazarin Rayuwa da Kuma Uku Daga Cikin Waƙoƙin Kabiru Muhammad Birnin Magaji.

xxvi. Murtala Jelani (2015) Aminu Lawal Dumbulu da Waƙoƙinsa.

xxvii. Yusuf Idris (2016) Al’adun Ziyara A Hubbaren Shehu Usmanu Danfodiyo A Sakkwato.

xxviii. Saratu Abubakar (2016) Ado da Kwalliyar Matan Sakkwato Jiya da Yau

POSTGRADUATE WORK SUPERVISED TO SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION:

1. Umar Muhammad

M.A. Hausa Studies

Zumuntar Tsafe-Tsafen Hausawa Da Dakarkari           

Co-Supervisor I (2015)

2. Mustapha Baba

M.A. Hausa Studies

Adon Harshe A Adabin Baka: Nazari A Kan Amfani da Tsuntsaye A Wasu Waƙoƙin Ɗanƙwairo           

Co-Supervisor I (2016)

3. Bashir Yero Umar

M.A. Hausa Studies

Nazarin Ƙarya A Mahangar Adabin Baka Na Hausa   

Co-Supervisor I (2016)

4. Adamu Musa Kotorkoshi

M.A. Islamic Studies          

The Role of Islam in Eradicating Traditional Religious and Magical Practices Among Muslims in Kwatarkwashi Emirate, Zamfara State    

Co-Supervisor II (2016)

5. Mukhtar Umar Dagimu

M.A. Islamic Studies          

A Study of Syncretism and Its Impact on Some Muslims in Argungu Emirate       

Co-Supervisor II (2016)

6. Ahmad Rufai Haliru

M.A. Hausa Studies

Yaƙe-Yaƙe A Wasu Rubutattun Littattafan Ƙagaggun Labarai na Hausa Na Gasa 

Major Supervisor (2017)

7. Ibrahim Gambo

M.A. Hausa Studies

Kwatancin Karin Maganar Hausa da Na Badanci Ta Fuskar Tsari da Ma’ana         

Co-Supervisor I (2017)

8. Bashir Abubakar Bazariye

M.A. English Lit.     

A Stylistic Study of Proverbs in Aliyu Kamal’s Hausaland     

Co-Supervisor II (2017)

9. Aliyu Abubakar

M.A. English Lit.     

The Role of Literature As A Tool In Teaching English Grammar In Selected Secondary Schools In Sokoto Metropolis  

Co-Supervisor II (2017)

10. Aliyu Adamu Muhammad

M.A. Hausa Studies

Sarkin Noma Ali Namani Kotoko da Ficensa A Sana’ar Noma          

Co-Supervisor I (2018)

11. Musa Shehu

Ph.D Hausa Studies

Zama Lafiya Ya Fi Zama Dan Sarki: Tunanin Bahaushe A Kan Zaman Lafiya Da Sasantawa      

Co-Supervisor I (2018)

12. Nana Ibrahim

M.A. Hausa Studies

Nazarin Kalmomin Bayanau Cikin Karin Maganar Hausa     

Co-Supervisor I (2018)

13. Mas’ud M. Shi’itu

M.A. Hausa Studies

Matsafun Ƙasar Katsina: Jiya da Yau       

Major Supervisor (2018)

14. Aishatu Yahaya

M.A. Hausa Studies

Tarbiyya A Karin Maganar Bahaushe     

Major Supervisor (2018)

15. Yusuf Mukhtar

M.A. Hausa Studies

Unguwannin Birnin Zariya da Kewaye: Nazari a Kan Ire-Iren Sana’o’in da Ake yi Cikinsu Jiya da Yau    

Major Supervisor (2019)

16. Abu-Ubaida Sani

M.A. Hausa Studies

Zamani Abokin Tafiya: Al’adun Hausawa a Duniyar Intanet

CONFERENCE/SEMINAR PAPERS:

1. Education Tax Fund ƊE.T.F.ɗ Factor in Financing Education in Nigeria”. Being a Joint Paper presented at the 5th National Conference on Trends in Educational Planning and Management in Nigeria, at A.B.U Zaria Aug. 2006.

2. Gobir, Y.A., “Koyar da Ƙa’idojin Rubutu da Karatu a Harshen Hausa (How to Teach Hausa Orthography in Primary Schools.” Being a paper presented at a re-orientation workshop for Language Teachers, organized by E.T.F in Collaboration with S.S.C.O.E. at FGGC Zaria, Kaduna State, 1st – 5th Sept, 2006.

3. Dubarun Koyar da Harshen Hausa a Makarantun Furamare da Ƙananan Makarantun Sakandare a Jihar Kabi.( The Methodology of Teaching Hausa Language at Primary and JSS Levels)” Being a paper presented at a workshop organized by U.B.E for Primary and JSS teachers in Kebbi State, 2/06/2009.

4. Gobir, Y.A., “The Implementation of Ajami New Approach in the Tertiary Institutions of Northern Nigeria.” Being a paper presented at an International workshop titled: “Regional Workshop on Writing African Languages in Qur’anic Script (Ajami) with the Aid of Computer organized by ISSESCO, at University of Abuja, 8th -12th June, 2009.

5. Gobir, Y.A., “Duties and Responsibilities of Primary School Teacher in Contemporary Time”: Being a paper presented at a workshop organized by U.B.E for Primary and JSS teachers in Sokoto State, 10/12/2009.

6. Gobir, Y.A., “Iska A Tunanin Bahaushe A Ƙarni Na 21st”. Takardar da aka gabatar a taron qara wa juna sani na qasa na farko a kan Harshe da Adabi da Al’adun Hausawa a Cibiyar Nazarin Harsunan Nijeriya, Jami’ar Bayero, Kano, daga ranar Litinin 14 Janairu zuwa Laraba 16, 2013.

7. Gobir, Y.A. & Koko, H.S., “The Perception of Pre-Islamic Hausa People on Death: A Case Study of Hausa Superstitions. Being a paper presented at the International Conference on Dying, Death and the Politics of After-Death in the African World organized by School of General Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, April, 22-24, 2013.

8. Gobir, Y.A., “Harshe Da Tsaron Ƙasa: (Makamin Harshe da Al’ada Ga Jami’an Tsaron Iyakokin Ƙasar Nijar da Nijeriya): Muƙalar da aka gabatar a taron ƙara wa juna sani na ƙasa da ƙasa don girmamawa ga Shehun Malami, Masanin Harsunan Duniya, Marigayi Farfesa Muhammad Hambali Jinju, a Fadar Mai Martaba Sultan Na Yamai a Jamhuriyar Nijar, daga Laraba 19 zuwa Juma’a 21 ga watan Fabrairu, 2014.

9. Gobir, Y.A., “Da abinmu Aka Gan mu... Darussan Haɗin Kai Daga Al’adun Hausawa.” Being a paper presented at 1st National Conference, theme: The Role of Langauge, History and Religion in the Development, Integration and Security of Nigeria, organized by the Faculty of Arts and Islamic Studies, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, November 2015. 1st – 3rd Maris, 2016.

10. Gobir, Y.A. “Ko Bayan Tiya Akwai Wata Caca: Gwarzantakar Bagobiri Mai Faci A Sakkwato”. Being a paper presented at the 2nd Annual International Conference on the theme: “The Heroes and Heroines of Hausa land.” Organized by the Department of Language and Linguistics, Kaduna State University, 2nd – 5th June, 2016.

11. Gobir, Y.A. “Waibuwar Kabawa A Fagen Tsaro Da Kare Kabanci.” Being a paper presented at the 2nd National Conference on the theme: History, People, Religion and Culture of Kebbi Kingdom Since 1515, organized by Faculty of Arts and Islamic Studies, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, 10th July, 2017.

12. Gobir, Y.A & Sani, Abu-Ubaida, “Modern Slavery in the Hausa Folk: Traces from the Hausa Home Videos”. Being a paper presented at the 1st International Conference of the West African Association for Commonwealth Literature and Language Studies (WAACLALS) on Slavery and Post-Colonial Dis/Engagement, to be held at University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria, between 19th and 22nd February, 2018.

13. Gobir, Y.A. & Sade, Abubakar, “Danganatakar Katsinawa da Gobirawa”. Being a paper presented at the 1st International Conference on ‘Gobir Kingdom- Past and Present: Transformation and Change’, organized by Faculty of Arts and Islamic Studies, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Between 9th July 2018 and 13th July 2018.

14. Gobir, Y.A & Sani, Abu-Ubaida, “Witchcraft in the Light of Hausa Culture and Religion”. Being a paper presented at the 2018 Fela Anikulapo Kuti International Conference on African Homelands and Social Theory, themed: “Religion – State Relationship in Post-Colonial Africa: Issues, Context and Perspectives” held at the University of Ibadan between 9th t& 12th October, 2018.

15. Gobir, Y.A. “Tsofaffin Al’adun Hausawa A Cikin Waƙoƙin Narambaɗa”. Being a paper presented at International Conference, in honour of General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, Theme: The Life History, Wisdom and Contributions of Ibrahim Narambaɗa Tubali on Hausa Studies, organized by Centre for Research in Nigerian Languages, Translation and Folklore, in collaboration with the Department of Nigerian Languages and Department of Linguistics and Foreign Languages, Bayero University Kano, between Sept. 15th and 17th, 2019.

PUBLICATIONS:

1. Gobir, Y.A. (2011). Computerization and Preservation of West African Pre-Colonial Manuscripts: A Case Study of Hausa Ajami. In Odimele, O.-M et al, Language, Literature and Culture in a Multilingual Society, a Festschrift for Abubakar Rasheed. Published by Linguistics Association of Nigeria (LAN). PP353 – 363. ISBN: 978-33527-09-1.

2. Gobir, Y.A. and Jibrin U. (2012). Linguistic Politeness Game Theory, Peace and Conflict Resolution: In Amfani, A.H. et al (eds), Champion of Hausa Cikin Hausa, a Festschrift in Honour of Professor Dalhatu Muhammad, Zaria: Ahmadu Bello University Press. PP 189 – 200. ISBN: 2315-9820.

3. Gobir, Y.A. (2013). Tasirin Iskoki a Cikin Waƙoƙin Sata: Nazari Daga Waƙoƙin Gambu Mai Waƙar Ɓarayi. In a Book titled: Makaɗi a Mahangar Manazarta. Kano: Gidan Dabino Publishers. PP 163 – 176. ISBN: 978-8082-02-5.

4. Gobir, Y.A. (2013). Gaba Ta Koma Baya: Kutsen Bokanci Cikin Hidimar Ruƙiyya a Ƙasar Hausa. In Bunza, A.M. et al (eds) Excerpts of International Seminar on the Deterioration of Hausa Culture. Zaria: Ahmadu Bello University Press Limited. PP 235 – 247, ISBN: 978-125-63-8.

5. Gobir, Y.A. (2013). Tubalan Iskoki A Ginin Littafin Ruwan Bagaja. In Bunza, A.M. and Noufal, M.A. (eds), Humanities in the Sub-Saharan World: Ruwan Bagaja in Perspectives: Eight Decades of a Hausa Masterpiece in Prose (1933-2013). Published by Institute of African Research and Studies, University of Cairo, Egypt. (Special Edition). . PP 479 – 494. ISBN: 978-125-481-5.

6. Gobir, Y.A. 2013. Najasa A Mahaɗin Maganin Iska. In Journal of Harsunan Nijeriya.Vol. XXIII, (Special Edition). Bayero University Kano. PP 364 – 375. ISBN: 1116-0691.

7. Gobir, Y.A. (2015). Adabin Ruƙiyya a Goshin Ƙarni Na Ashirin Da Ɗaya: Waiwayar Tarihi da Diddigin Bunƙasar Ruƙiyya a Yau. In Algaita: Journal of Current Research in Hausa Studies (Special Edition), Vol. 1 No.1. Zaria: Ahmadu Bello University Press Limited. PP 77 – 92. ISSN: 2141-9434.

8. Gobir, Y.A. (2015). ‘Gobir’ Wani Jigo A Ƙasar Hausa: Waiwayon Tarihi da Diddigin Masarautun Gobir. In Malumfashi, A.M. et al (eds) The Hausa People, Language and History: Past, Present and Future. Kaduna: Garkuwa Publishing Limited. PP 481 – 486. ISBN: 978-978-956-1698.

9. Gobir, Y.A. (2015). The Incorporation of Writing African Languages in Ajami with the Aid of Computer. In Proceedings of International Seminar on Arabic Manuscripts in West Africa: Preservation and Publication. Organized by the Department of Arabic, Usmanu Ɗanfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria, in collaboration with the International Academic Union, Brussels – Belgium PP 26 – 37. ISBN: 978-978-936-681-1.

10. M.D. Mahmud & Gobir, Y.A. (2015). The Theme of Law, Crime and Justice in the Rhetorical Hausa Songs of Muhammadu Gambo. In Journal of Harsunan Nijeriya, Journal of Nigerian Languages and Folklore, Vol. XXV. Bayero University Kano. PP 71– 79. ISBN: 1116-0691.

11. Gobir, Y.A. (2016). Hulɗar Soyayya Tsakanin Ɗan Adam da Iska, in Ɗegel, The Journal of the Faculty of Arts and Islamic Studies, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. ISSN: 0794-9416 vol. 13. PP 131 – 140. http://www.degeljournal.org  

12. Gobir, Y.A. (2017). Kimiyyar Sarrafa Maganin Iska a Gargajiyance, in Yobe Journal of Language, Literature and Culture, Department of African Languages and Linguistics, Yobe State University, ISSN: 2449-0660. PP 258-265.

13. Gobir, Y. A. & Sani, A-U. 2017. A Focus on Hausa Folklore and Culture: Why Madness and Mental Trouble? In (Mu’azu, A., Mukhtar, I., Yakasai, H.M. (eds) Studies in Hausa Traditional Medicine. Centre for Research in Nigerian Languages, Translation and Folklore, Bayero University Kano. PP 70 -81. ISSN: 1116-0691.

14. Gobir, Y.A. & Sani, A-U. (2018). Tasirin Finafinai A Kan Al’adun Hausawa: Kevavven Nazari a Kan Wasu Xabi’u Na Musamman a Cikin Finafinan Hausa. In Mu’azu M.A. et al, Language Communication and Society: A Festschrift in Honour of Professor Bamidele Rotimi Badejo. PP 1146 – 1160. ISBN: 9783862888580 Germany: Muenchen, 682pp. 2018. available online at: http://www.lincom-shop.eu/LE-114-Language-Communication-and-Society-Vol-2  

15. Gobir, Y. A. & Sani, A-U. (2018). Traces of Supernatural in Hausa Oral Songs: A Special Reference to Dr. Mamman Shata. In International Journal of Recent Advances in Multidisciplinary Research5, Issue 04, PP 3755-3760. ISSN: 2350-0743. Available on: https://www.ijramr.com/issue/traces-supernatural-hausa-oral-songs-special-reference-dr-mammanshata  

16. Gobir, Y. A. & Sani, A-U. (2018). The Jinn, Women Vulnerabilities and The Act of Healings In The Hausa Communities of 21st Century. In IOSR Journal of Humanities And Social Science (IOSR-JHSS, Volume 23, Issue 1, Ver. 5. PP 67-73 e-ISSN: 2279-0837,p-ISSN:2279-0845. Available at: http://www.iosrjournals.org/iosr-jhss/papers/Vol.%2023%20Issue1/Version-5/K2301056773.pdf   

17. Gobir, Y. A. & Sani, A-U. (2018). Hoton Waibuwar Hausawa a Cikin Waƙoƙin Mamman Shata. In Gusau, S.M. et al (eds), Studies in the Songs of Dr. Mamman Shata Katsina. Department of Nigerian Languages, Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina. PP 189-204. ISBN-978-987-5588-2-4

18. Gobir, Y. A. & Sani, A-U. (2019). Witchcraft in the Light of Hausa Culture and Religion, Academic Journal of Current Research An official Publication of Center for International Research Development Double Blind Peer and Editorial Review International Referred Journal; Globally index Available www.cird.online/AJCR: E-mail: AJCR@CIRD.ONLINE

19. Gobir, Y. A. (2020). Barazanar Cutukan Iskoki Ga Lafiyar Matan Hausawa a Ƙarni na 21, in Al-Nebras, International Academic Journal, 4th Edition, vol. 2. Faculty of Humanities, Sule Lamido, University, Kafin Hausa Jigawa State-Nigeria. ISSN: 2705-1501 online ISSN: 9876-5432 Print. https://www.slu.edu.ng/journals/al-nebras. PP 17 - 27.

20. Gobir, Y.A & Sani, Abu-U. (2020). Yaƙin Zaune: Finafinai a Matsayin Makamin Yaƙar Tunanin Al’umma. In Journal of Linguistics, Language and Culture.vol.7, No.1. ISSN (Print): 2408-5421, ISSN (online): 2465-6801. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.

COMMUNITY SERVICES

i. Secretary to the Steering Community, Madrasatu Tahsinu Qira’atil Qur’an Islamiyyah School Runjin Sambo, 1990 – to date.

ii. Acting Vice Principal, Asma’u Girls’ Islamic College, R/Sambo, 1994 – 1998.

iii. Secretary, Madrasatu Tahsini Qira’atil Qur’anil Kareem, Runjin Sambo, Sokoto, 2007 to date.

iv. Secretary, Academic Advisory Committee, Jama’a Schools, Jama’atul  Muslimeen Foundation, Runjin Sambo Sokoto, 2017 to date.

v. Member, Publicity Committee at International Seminar on Arabic Manuscripts in West Africa Organized by Department of Arabic, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, from 8th to 10th June 2010.

vii. Translation of Some Documents from UNESCO, TSHIP, WHO, WRAPA and Promundo & Plan International Canada.

vi. Committee member on Gambu Seminar presentation, 2009.

vii. Staff Adviser, Gobir Students Association, U.D.U.S. Branch, 2008 to date.

viii. Adviser, Kalamu Wahid Association, Gobir Chapter. 2010 to date.

ix. Sec. General, Staff Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, from 2013 to 2017.

x. Secretary, “Ƙungiyar Ci Gaban Mazauna Runjin Sambo (GRA da Kewaye)”,  2017 to date.

xi. Secretary, Bawa Jangwarzo Foundation, 2017 to date.

xii. Member, Advisory Committee, Ƙungiyar Hausa Association, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. 2017.

xiii. Secretary, Academic Advisory Committee (AAC), Jama’a Schools, Jama’atul Muslimeen Foundation, Runjin Sambo Sokoto, 2017 to date.

xiv. Secretary General, Staff Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, from 2013 to May 2017.

xv. Member, Committee of Students’ Hostel Masjids, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. January, 2020.

xvi. Member, Implementation Committee, Sokoto State Youth Advancement Centre. June, 2020.