Background: Dr. Idi Alhaji Sadiq is a renowned Nigerian academic and Agricultural Economist born on March 7, 1966, in Maiduguri, Borno State. He obtained his first degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Maiduguri in 1992, followed by a Master's degree in Economics in 2007. He furthered his education to earn a PhD in Agricultural Economics from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria in 2018.
Career:Dr. Sadiq's career spans over two decades, starting as a Lecturer III in 1995 at Ramat Polytechnic Maiduguri. He later joined the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security as Registrar of Cooperatives I and was deployed to the Federal Cooperative College Kaduna. Currently, he serves as the Deputy Provost and Head of the Department of Cooperative Economics and Management.
Publications: Dr. Sadiq has numerous publications in reputable local and international journals, focusing on agricultural economics, cooperative development, and rural livelihood. Some notable publications include:
Determinants of household food security among maize farmers in Kaduna State, Nigeria
Impact of micro-credit utilization on profitability and productivity efficiency of maize farmers in Kaduna State, Nigeria
Economics of Irish potato production in Sardauna Local Government Area of Taraba State, Nigeria
Effect of climate change on poultry production in Maiduguri Metropolis, Borno State Nigeria
Expertise: Dr. Sadiq's expertise lies in agricultural economics, cooperative development, rural livelihood, and poverty reduction. His research interests focus on improving agricultural productivity, food security, and sustainable livelihoods.
Current Affiliation: Federal Cooperative College, Kaduna
