Muhammad Tasiu Dansabo is a Professor of Sociology of Development, and the former Head of Sociology Department, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. Has BA (ED) Sociology degree from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria; MSc and MPhil degrees from Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, and PhD from Nasarawa State University, Keffi. He has published extensively in both local and international journals and contributed chapters in books; Professor Dansabo has been a consultant for many international organisations, including UNICEF and IOM. He has been a visiting Professor at the Department of Sociology, Sokoto State University, and Al-Qalam University, Katsina.