Usman Bolaji Abdulkadir

i. Reader, Department of Geography and Environmental
Management, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ilorin - 2020 to Date
ii. Senior Lecturer, Department of Geography and Environmental
Management, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ilorin - 2017 - 2020
iii. Lecturer I, Department of Geography and Environment
Management, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ilorin – 2014 - 2017
iv. Lecturer II, Department of Geography and Environmental
Management, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ilorin - 2011- Date
v. Assistant Lecturer, Department of Geography and Environmental
Management, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ilorin- 2008 - 2011
vi. Consultant, Senior Engineering Limited (Water and Land Resources
Consultants), 3, Old Jebba Road, Ilorin - 2003 -2007
vii. Associate Consultant, Mafal Associates Li

EDUCATION

1. Ph.D. Geography (Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria) - 2014
2. Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) (Uthman Danfodio
University, Sokoto) - 2011
3. M.Sc. Geography (University of Ilorin) - 1999
4. B. A. (Hons.) Geography (Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria) - 1987
5. I.J.M.B Advanced Level (Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin) - 1984
6. West African School Certificate (Okene Secondary School, Okene) - 1981

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Geography, Planning and Development, Transportation, Environmental Science, Development

Scopus Publications

Nigerian forestry, wildlife and protected areas: Status report
B. A. Usman and L. L. Adefalu
Informa UK Limited
Abstract The paper examines the Nigerian National policy on Wildlife, Forestry and Protected Areas. Though conservation efforts have a long history in the country, achievements are not encouraging. The implementation of the policy has not achieved the desired result of properly conserving the country's biodiversity; a variety of plants and animals in the country are seriously threatened today. Massive deforestation, desertification and large-scale erosion continue in various parts of the country. Various problems have been identified as obstacles to effective conservation in the country. These include the problems of inadequate data on the status of biodiversity, uncoordinated land-use policy and inadequate allocation of funds and manpower. There is also the problem of the high rate of rural and urban poverty in the country, which makes enforcement difficult. Various measures are suggested to promote better environmental forestry and wildlife conservation. These include improving the legal frameworks for conservation management in the country and expanding research into forest biology and economics. Other solutions proffered are the provision of basic education on conservation for the general population and the proper funding of protected areas and conservation programmes in the country.

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