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Prof. (Mrs.)
Professor Petra .B. ABDULSALAM-SAGHIR is a Researcher and Lecturer with a profound
expertise in gender-inclusive agriculture and rural development and social inclusion studies.
With a Ph.D. in Agricultural Extension and Rural Development and core specialization in
Gender and Rural Development Studies, she possesses a remarkable record of accomplishment
of driving transformative change by advancing gender equality within agricultural systems. Her
research excellence are evident by her proficiency in conducting comprehensive gender-focused
studies using both qualitative and quantitative methodologies. Petra Abdulsalam-Saghir's
capacity development and mentoring skills are evident in her adeptness at designing and
delivering impactful training programs that empower agricultural extension professionals and
young people with gender-sensitive approaches and monitoring and evaluation tools.
As a champion of gender-responsive monitoring and evaluation frameworks, she has
demonstrated a strategic approach to ensure projects are designed with equity and inclusivity in
mind. Her collaborative spirit shows through her ability to seamlessly work with
multidisciplinary teams, fostering an environment of social inclusion and empowerment.
Petra’s policy and strategy development acumen is evident in her role in formulating gender
policies and action plans, leading to tangible advancements in gender equality outcomes. Her
innovation and thought leadership have paved the way for the integration of gender
considerations into agricultural research, policies, and programs, resulting in measurable and
positive improvements among project recipients and Donors.
Her effective communication skills enable her to convey complex gender-related concepts to
diverse stakeholders, fostering shared understanding and commitment to positive change.
Recognized as a mentor and advocate, she is dedicated to promoting gender and social inclusion
awareness and cultivating a culture of inclusivity and sensitivity.
Petra's commitment to continuous learning and global engagement is exemplified by her work
across international boundaries, sharing insights and driving gender-responsive agricultural
development on a global scale. Her interdisciplinary insight and role as a change agent
underscore her ability to address complex challenges within agricultural systems through
holistic, gender-sensitive approaches. Her journey is defined by her dedication to enhancing
gender equality, social inclusion, and sustainable agricultural development outcomes.
· Ahmadu Bello University, Nigeria 1999-2002
· Ahmadu Bello University, Nigeria 1992-1998
B.A. (Ed), M.Sc., PhD.
i. Gender Responsiveness in Agricultural Research and Development (GRARD)
FUNAAB-AWARD Project -2022
ii. Up-Scaling Millet Grain Sourdough Technology and Extruded Snacks for Sustainable
Livelihood in West Africa – Millet-Sourdough in collaboration between the Federal
University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) and two other African Institutions: Food
Research Institute (FRI), Ghana and University of Abormey Calavi, Benin Republic with
a Brazilian Partners (EMBRAPA, Rio de Janeirio) – 2020
iii. Agrifood Youth Opportunity Lab (Ag Youth Lab) Project in Nigeria and Tanzania by
Michigan State University USA and Mastercard -2018
iv. WAAPP/NG/01/S.10/CARGS/2013 Project on Adaptation and promotion of Extra Early
Varieties of Maize for Climate Change in Southwest Nigeria – 2018
v. Tracking Livelihood activities of farmers, Processors SMEs and Bakers on the use of
HQCF (FUNAAB/NRI CAVA Collaborative Project) -2016
vi. Agrifood Youth Opportunity Lab (Ag Youth Lab) Project in Nigeria and Tanzania by
Michigan State University USA and Mastercard – 2018
vii. Landscape Analysis on Dried Tomato Production and Market In Nigeria Gain
Postharvest Loss Alliance For Nutrition (Plan) and Rockefeller Foundation Yield Wise
Program – 2016
viii. Nutrient Retention in Dried Tomatoes Gain Postharvest Loss Alliance For
Nutrition (Plan) and Rockefeller Foundation Yield Wise Program-2017
ix. Nutrient Retention in Dried Tomatoes Gain Postharvest Loss Alliance For Nutrition
(Plan) and Rockefeller Foundation Yield Wise Program- 2018
x. Upscaling the Nigeria flash drying experience for sustainable regional trade and income
generation in West Africa (UDESWA). Sponsored by World Bank under
CORAF/WECARD – 2017
xi. Capacity Building in Agricultural Education in Nigeria (CBAEN) in the context of the
Memorandum of Understanding between Nigerian Government and Switzerland, the
School of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences (HAFL) Bern University on value
chain development, curriculum development for extension trainees and trainers for new
approaches in training and extension methodology – 2017
xii. Improving the livelihoods of smallholder cassava farmers through better access to growth
markets (CassavaGmarkets). Names of Partners: University of Agriculture, Abeokuta,
Nigeria: Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Food Research Institute, Ghana;
Tanzania Food and Nutrition Centre, Tanzania; Africa Innovations Institute, Uganda;
University of Malawi, Chancellor College, Malawi; Naliendele Agricultural Research
Institute, Tanzania – 2017
i. Letter of Commendation: Advanced Scientific Research Attachment at the
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), Kenya 2011-2012
ii. Awarded a token: Panelist & presenter at the Global Conference for Women in
Agriculture, New Delhi, India-2012
iii. Research Attachment Placement: World Agro Forestry Centre (ICRAF) at
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), Nairobi, Kenya 2011-2012
iv. Bench fee Grantee: PhD at University of Greenwich, UK Natural Resources
Institute (NRI) 2009 – 2010
v. Fellowship: African Women in Agricultural Research and Development
(AWARD) 2009-2011
vi. Letter of Commendation: Natural Resources Institute (NRI) University of
Greenwich 2010
vii. Finalist: African-wide Women and Young Professionals in Science Competition,
Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA) 2009/2010
Head, Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
· Member, Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria
· Life member, Rural Sociological Association of Nigeria
· Member, Farm Management Association of Nigeria
· Member, Sustainable Livelihoods and Development Network for Africa (SLIDEN)
ARTICLES IN CONFERENCE PROCEEDING
1. Abdulsalam-Saghir, P.B and Ogunbanwo, S.A (2006): Analysis of Extension and Training Needs of Physically Challenged Farmers in Ogun State, Nigeria. 11th Annual Conference Proceeding of Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria (3rd -6th April, 2006) pp.306-314
2. Abdulsalam-Saghir. P.B; Aromolaran, K.A and Ajeigbe, S.A. (2009)The Perception Of Male And Female Rural Youths Towards Agriculture As A Vocation In Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area Of Ogun State. 17th Annual Congress Proceeding of Nigerian Rural Sociological Association (NRSA)
3. Abdulsalam-Saghir. P.B; Aromolaran, K.A and Togun, B (2009)Perception Of Transporters Of Agricultural Products Transporters (Migrants) About Hiv/Aids In Bodija Market, Oyo-State, Nigeria. 17th Annual Congress Proceeding of National Rural Sociological Association (NRSA)
MULTIDISCIPLINARY INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH REPORT
1. Cassava: Adding Value for Africa Gender and Diversity Report – Nigeria by Ruth Butterworth, Petra Abdulsalam-Saghir, Adrienne Martin in collaboration with Natural Resource Institute (NRI) University of Greenwich, Bill & Mellinda Gates Foundation, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria. September 2008. www.nri.org & www.cava.org
2. Cassava: Adding Value For Africa (C:Ava) Value Chain Analysis for Nigeria by U. Kleih, L. Sanni, A. Dipeolu, A. Abass, P. Abdulsalam-Saghir, R. Butterworth, B. Siwoku in collaboration with Natural Resource Institute (NRI) University of Greenwich, UK, Bill & Mellinda Gates Foundation, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (UNAAB), Nigeria and International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) September 2008. www.nri.org & www.cava.org
3. Cassava: Adding Value For Africa (C:Ava) Scoping Study for Objective 1. August, 2008 by Richard Lamboll, Richard Gibson, L. Sanni, A. Dipeolu, Paul Ilona, P. Abdulsalam-Saghir, R. Butterworth, B. Siwoku in collaboration with Natural Resource Institute (NRI) University of Greenwich, UK, Bill & Mellinda Gates Foundation, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (UNAAB), Nigeria and International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) September 2008 www.nri.org & www.cava.org
4. Gender And Diversity Audit – Nigeria by Lora Forsythe, Petra Abdulsalam-Saghir and Adrienne Martin in collaboration with Natural Resource Institute (NRI) University of Greenwich, UK, Bill & Mellinda Gates Foundation, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (UNAAB), Nigeria , April 2009. www.nri.org & www.cava.org
TEAM MEMBER
· Gender Specialist for Cassava: Adding Value for Africa (C:AVA), Nigeria. (Contract number: BO199x13) in collaboration with Natural Resources Institute (NRI) of the University of Greenwich at Medway, Central Avenue, Chatham Maritime. Kent, ME4 4TB and University of Agriculture (UNAAB) (on – going)
· Gender Specialist for Cassava: Adding Value for Africa (C:AVA) (Contract number: BO199x8) in collaboration with Natural Resources Institute (NRI) of the University of Greenwich at Medway, Central Avenue, Chatham Maritime. Kent and University of Agriculture (UNAAB) (completed)
· Participated as a Gender expert and Report coordinator on the evaluation/ research on the Staff/Student Relationship for Academic Excellence: Institute of Development Research ABU Zaria 1999-2000
· Community Participatory Development: Cases of Selected Communities in the Northern States University Board of Research 2000 – Participatory Development Unit Institute of Development research A.B.U Zaria.
· Assessment of Support Services Needs for Improving the Performance of SMES Clusters In Nigeria-UNDP/SMEDAN(PEAK OLAM) -UNDP Web -January, 2006
· Gender expert on Empirical regularities in Poverty and Environment Relationship of Rural Households in Nigeria. A case of Gwari settlement in Kaduna State. University Board of Research (2001)
· Gender expert on Micro-Credit Administration in Owe and Kango Villages in collaboration with Sustainable Livelihood and Development Network for Africa (SLIDEN AFRICA)
· National Association of Nigerian University Women (NAUW) (present) UNAAB chapter
· Supervision of Environmental, Health and Gender-related Under Graduate and Post Graduate Diploma Students’ research in the Departments of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development (AE&RD)
· Implementation of University of Agriculture (UNAAB) HIV/AIDS Policy.
Theses and Dissertation
1. Undergraduate project, A.B.U Zaria 1998
The Impact of Family Support Programme on the Socio-Economic Development of Women in Sabon Gari L.G.A. of Kaduna State. Nigeria.
2. Master’s Thesis ABU, Zaria 2002 Relationship between Poverty and Natural Resource Use among Rural Women in Birnin Gwari, Kaduna State, Nigeria: Implications for Sustainable Rural Development.
3. Ph. D Thesis Title, UNAAB On going
Contextual Factors Predisposing Rural Youths to the Risks of HIV/AIDS in Kaduna State, Nigeria.
ARTICLES IN LEARNED JOURNALS
1. Ajiboye Petra .B. and Abdulsalam, S.A (2006): Poverty, Natural Resource Use and Rural Women in Birnin Gwari Area of Kaduna State, Nigeria. Nigeria Journal of Political Science. Vol.10 (1 and 2) pp.125-138
2. Abdulsalam S.A. and Ajiboye P.B (2006) Macroeconomic Implications of HIV\AIDS on Domestic Absorption in Nigeria. Journal of Economic and Social Research. Vol.4.(1) pp.151-168
3. Abdulsalam-Saghir,P.B, Okunlola, O.O.and Adebayo K (2007):Stakeholders’ Perceptions of The Impact of The UNAAB Cassava Fufu Commercialisation Project in Ogun State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Rural Sociology. Vol. 7 (1&2) pp.1-9
4. Abdulsalam-Saghir, P.B,Akinola, M.O. and Abdulsalam S.A.(2007): Agricultural Produce Marketing and Gender Empowerment: A case of Women’s Cross Border Trade in Northern Nigeria. Journal of Farm Management Association Of Nigeria (FAMAN).Vol.8 (2) pp.34-40
5. Abdulsalam-Saghir, P.B. (2008): Women Empowerment and Natural Resource Use: A Model for Choice Consideration in Poverty Reduction Policy. Journal of Sustainable Development. Vol. 5. No.1/2 pp12-18.
6. Ladebo, O.J., Awotunde, J.M. and Abdulsalam-Saghir, P.B. (2008): Coworkers’ and Supervisor Interactional Justice: Corelates of Extension Personnel’s Job Satisfaction, Distress and Aggressive Behavior. Journal of Behavioral and Applied Management. Vol. 9, No.2 pp206-225 ISSN 1930-0158.
7. Akinola, M.O., Omokore, D.F. and Abdulsalam-Saghir, P.B.(2008): Effects of Irrigated Agriculture on Farmers’ Livelihood in the North-West Zone of Nigeria: The Agro-Ecological Perspectives. Journal of Educational Research and Development.Vol.3 No. 1 pp 318-325.
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