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Personal Statement
I graduated from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria in Nigeria, where I obtained Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Architectural Design. My dissertation topic was centred on exploring Eco-Architecture to promote tourism.
However, it was in the course of research for my thesis towards an MEPP award (master in environmental planning and protection), from the university of Abuja in 2013 that I came to comprehend some of the varied dynamics at play in slum communities. This exercise also informed me of the potential to improve institutional capacities towards engaging slums in contributing to peoples’ (and consequently) cities wellbeing.
Slum urbanism has become a consistent (a third of urban patterns, in some regions up to 70%), yet evolving urban pattern in Developing Region cities.
My research here at Strathclyde identified two interrelated gaps for exploration; the first was the need for more integrative (to city) and positively focused approaches to managing slum settlement; and secondly, the need for a standard conception and definition of the slum. My hypothesis is that Unless the general perceptions of slum are simplified and given an adequate conception as an entity that can be comprehended within a context of city development; it will continue to be a challenge. The concept of prosperity seems a core principle guiding both (cities and slum) urban development focus. As such my work involves extensive literature survey to conceive two interesting subjects-slums and prosperity; including extending research from the theory of human motivation and needs to develop a better understanding of these. Ultimately, I aim to propose a new and appropriate conception of the slum, and an operational framework model for prosperity in slums as a guide towards proper intervention.
Education/Academic qualification
Master of Environmental Science, University of Abuja, Nigeria
… → 12 Jun 2013
Master of Science, Ahmadu Bello University
… → 18 Nov 2002
Bachelor of Architecture, Ahmadu Bello University
… → 13 Jan 2000
External positions
Senior Architect, Federal Capital Development Authority, Abuja, Nigeria
28 Jun 2006 → …Keywords
- Prosperity; Development, Sustainability; Slums
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Research Output 2013 2017
Defining slums using multidimensional and relational properties: A dynamic framework for intervention
Abubakar, A., Romice, O. & Salama, A. M., 15 Jul 2017, In : ArchNet-IJAR: International Journal of Architectural Research. 11, 2, p. 34-54 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Rethinking the quality of urban environments: book review of ‘Good Urbanism: Six Steps to Creating Prosperous Places’ by Nan Ellin
Abubakar, A., 31 Jul 2016, In : ArchNet-IJAR: International Journal of Architectural Research. 10, 2, p. 230-233 4 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Book/Film/Article review