Dr Haruna Kuje AYUBA

Contact Email Address

hkayuba@yahoo.com

Organisation

University of Maiduguri

Department

Centre for Arid Zone Studies (CAZS)

Institutional Website

www.unimaid.edu.ng/aridzone.html

Publication in Relevant Areas

1. Ayuba H K(2009) The application of climate adaptation systems and improvement of predictability systems in the Lake Chad Basin In: FAOWATER:Adaptive Water Management in the Lake Chad Basin: Addressing current challenges and adapting to future needs; Seminar proceedings, p19-28: World Water Week, August 16-22, 2009 2. Ayuba H K, U M Maryah and D M Gwary (2007) Climate change Impact on plant species composition in six semi-arid rangelands of Northeastern Nigeria. Nigerian Geographical Journal, Vol 5(No 1); p35-42 Published by the Association of Nigerian Geographers (ANG) 3. Ayuba H K (2005) Environmental Science: an introductory text Book: Published by Loud Books and Apani Publications, 96pp. ISBN 978-37739-9-2 4. Ayuba H K , Y M Aji and D S Msheliza 2004. Cultural practices among rural communities in the Chad Basin area and their impacts on the environment: The case of Borno state. Educational Forum, a journal of educational services, Vol 7., p215-240 Faculty of Education, University of Maiduguri, Nigeria. 5. Ayuba H.K. and A.O.Aweto (2003) Changes in plant species composition in a semi-arid rangeland. Tropical Journal of Environmental Management, Vol.,1. 32-43pp, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-ife, Nigeria 6. Ayuba H.K. (2001). Livestock grazing intensities and soil deterioration in a semi-arid rangeland of Nigeria: Effects on soil chemical status. Discovery and Innovation. A Journal of the African Academy of Sciences, Vol.,13(3&4),150-155) Academy Science Publishers, Kenya.

Countries of Research Interest

Nigeria (Komadugu-Yobe-Hadejia-Jama'are Basin) Tanzania (Great Ruaha Basin in SW Tanzania)

Statement of Interest in the Call

WATER GOVERNANCE, LIVELIHOODS AND WELLBEING: ADAPTING TO CHANGE IN AFRICAN RIVER BASINS The research programme will seek to develop a linked and comparative knowledge base of river basin ecosystems in Nigeria and Tanzania, specifically the Komadugu-Yobe Basin (KYB) in NE Nigeria and the Great Ruaha Catchment (GRC) in SW Tanzania. These basins have many similarities and some important differences. Of particular importance is the fact that they both contain large and important wetlands, thus providing an excellent opportunity to view the water services of the basin not just in terms of blue water but also through green water and environmental services (fishing, fodder, biodiversity). Both basins have also both been intensively studied over the past two decades and there is a wealth of longitudinal data on which to build.