Shaibu Bala Garba

Dr Shaibu B. Garba holds a Bachelor and Master of Science in Architecture from Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, a Master of Architecture from McGill University Montreal, A Master of City and Regional Planning from Dhahran, and A Ph.D. from Newcastle University. Dr. Garba has taught at Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, King Fahd University of petroleum and Minerals, Sultan Qaboos University, and currently at Qatar University. He holds an Adjunct Reader position at Ahmadu Bello University. His areas of teaching interest include: Design, History and Theory of architecture, Urban Design and Housing. Dr. Garba has engaged in professional consulting primarily in the areas of institutional facilities design, housing, and the planning and urban design of existing or new cities and facilities. Dr. Garba is actively engaged in research in the area of urban studies with focus on Environment and Behavior Issues, Urban Management and Governance, Housing and Community design issues. Dr. Garba has written more than 25 articles and papers published in refereed international journals, or presented at peer reviewed conferences and seminars. Dr. Garba has participated in many sponsored projects.

Publications

Population Growth, Governance and Urban Social Conflicts in Africa
Population Growth, Governance and Urban Social Conflicts in Africa
Shaibu Bala Garba. © 2019. 20 pages.
Many African countries are witnessing an increase in social conflicts with negative impacts on their development. Most conflicts are urban centered, with causes rooted in social...
Population Growth and Rapid Urbanization in the Developing World
Population Growth and Rapid Urbanization in the Developing World
Umar G. Benna, Shaibu Bala Garba. © 2016. 358 pages.
As the global population continues to boom, particularly in the developing countries, it has become necessary to find ways to handle this increase through various policy tools...
Population Growth, Governance and Urban Social Conflicts in Africa
Population Growth, Governance and Urban Social Conflicts in Africa
Shaibu Bala Garba. © 2016. 21 pages.
Many African countries are witnessing an increase in social conflicts with negative impacts on their development. Most conflicts are urban centered, with causes rooted in social...