Publications & Speeches
Scholarly papers, conference addresses, and public lectures delivered across four continents — on education, governance, Shari'ah, democracy, and societal reorientation.
Thematic Areas
Senator Shekarau's speeches range across education policy, democracy, Islamic jurisprudence, and Nigerian unity — often at the intersection of scholarship and statecraft.
Selected English Papers
A chronological record of lectures, keynote addresses, and conference papers spanning three decades of public scholarship.
1985–1999
The Role of Principals' Conferences in the Implementation of the New National Policy on Education
July 1985
Issues and Problems Encountered during Teaching Practice
January 1990
Involving Community in Administering School in a Local Setting
August 1990
Causes and Remedies of Indiscipline in Schools
November 1990
Local Governments and Primary Education in Kano State
March 1994
The Place of Guidance and Counselling in Schools
November 1994
The Girl-Child and Harmful Traditional and Cultural Practices in Nigeria
October 1994
Boarding and Deboarding: Which Way Forward in the Education System of Kano State
August 1995
The Teacher: His Welfare, Motivation and Status
National Forum on Management and Funding of Education, Abuja
April 23, 1996
Quality Education through Continuous Supervision
July 1997
The Role of Old Boys/Girls' Associations towards the Development of Education
December 1997
The Role of Parents in Educational Development
July 1998
2000–2009
The Socio-Cultural Components of the School Systems
January 2000
Community Participation in Education: The Role of NGOs
April 2001
Child-Friendly School Initiative (CFSI) in Nigeria
July 2001
Exploiting Nigeria's Economic Potentials through the States: Action Plan of Kano State
National Seminar on Diversification of the Nigerian Economy, Abuja
March 18, 2004
Shari'ah, Nigeria and the West: Issues on Human Rights
Evert Vermeer Stichting, Amsterdam, Netherlands
April 3, 2004
Democracy, Shari'ah and the Challenges of Good Governance in Africa
50th Anniversary of the Muslim Students' Society of Nigeria, Abuja
September 4, 2004
Democracy in Practice: The Kano State Experience
44th Nigerian Independence Anniversary, Holiday Inn, North Haven, Connecticut, USA
October 9, 2004
Societal Re-orientation and Economic Empowerment: The Case of Kano State
Northern Peace Conference, Kaduna
December 2, 2004
The Muslim Ummah and the Challenges of the 21st Century
62nd Islamic Vacation Course, Gombe
December 27, 2004
Improvement of Qur'anic Education and Girl-Child Education: The Kano State Experience
Muslim Education Summit, University of Ibadan
April 18, 2005
Local Government Administration as a Tool for Social and Economic Development
National Political Reform Conference, Abuja
April 26, 2005
Leadership as a Trust: Its Role in Sustaining a Viable Democratic Culture in Nigeria
Imperial College, London
June 25, 2005
My Vision for Africa
Symposium on Publishing and Book Culture, Tamale, Ghana
July 30, 2005
Reasoning Together: As We Journey into the 21st Century
Bridge Builders & CAN Kano, Royal Tropicana Hotel, Kano
August 13, 2005
Public Wealth and Accountability in Islam
Kaduna Polytechnic Muslim Ummah Lecture
August 20, 2005
Crises Prevention in Tertiary Institutions
Arewa House, Kaduna
September 3, 2005
Shari'ah Implementation in Kano State: The Journey So Far
Bridge Builders & CAN, Gamji Gate, Kaduna
September 8, 2005
Religion as a Vehicle of Unity
South East/South South Muslim Forum, Port Harcourt
March 11, 2006
Benefits of the Elevation of Shari'ah in Nigeria
Institute for Contemporary Research
July 10, 2006
Community Participation in Education in a Dwindling Economy
4th African Convention of Principals' Conference, Abuja
August 14, 2006
Call for Functional Knowledge and Dialogue
CAN Kano & British High Commission, Tahir Guest Palace, Kano
March 29, 2007
Plight of Innocent Muslims: Thinking Aloud
Kaduna Polytechnic Friday Mosque
August 24, 2007
Islamic Development Bank and the Challenges of Socio-Economic Development in the Muslim World
Silver Jubilee, IDB, Abuja
October 20, 2007
Secondary Education in an Era of Global Change
Golden Jubilee of ANCOPSS
November 29, 2007
Islam and Poverty Alleviation
Islamic Micro-Finance Symposium, Zaria
January 26, 2008
Kano State's Societal Reorientation Programme (A Daidaita Sahu)
TIMEX Global Communication Summit, Abuja
February 25, 2008
Media, Democracy and Human Development
Guilds of Editors, Kano
May 26, 2008
Shari'ah and Democratic Values: The Meeting Points
Okunnu Annual Law Lecture, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
August 7, 2008
Societal Reorientation and Human Development: A Case Study for Kano State
University of Nigeria Alumni, Kano
August 23, 2008
Towards Understanding Shari'ah
Al-Furqan Foundation, Accra, Ghana
October 25, 2008
Repositioning Nigeria's Education System for the Achievement of National 2020 Vision
Senate Committee on Education
December 10, 2008
The Role of Zakkah in Poverty Alleviation
Zakkah and Sadaqat Foundation, Lagos
January 4, 2009
Re-Branding Nigeria
Courtesy call on Minister Prof. Dora Akunyili
April 2, 2009
Functional Education and the Challenges of Consolidating Democracy for Development
Department of State Security Services Executive Course, Abuja
April 3, 2009
The Rights of the Accused under the Shari'ah: A Case Study of Kano State
Human Rights Centre, University of Essex, UK
May 11, 2009
Reasoning Together in Nigeria
Justice, Peace and Reconciliation Movement & CCN, Jos
June 8, 2009
Credible Elections in Africa and Nigeria: Myth or Reality
Nigerian Bar Association Annual Conference, Eko Hotel, Lagos
August 17, 2009
Kano State and the Challenge of Food Security
PR Value Consulting, Murtala Muhammed Library, Kano
September 29, 2009
Innovation and Reinvention in Muslim Thought
Al-Furqan Foundation, Tamale, Ghana
October 3, 2009
Challenges of Governance in Nigeria
University of Nigeria Nsukka Alumni, Houston, Texas, USA
October 17, 2009
Politics and Development in Nigeria
National Forum of Ex-Councillors, Ilorin
November 12, 2009
Nigeria: The Imperative of a National Ideology
Nigerian Bar Association, Kaduna
December 11, 2009
2010–2015
Democracy and Development in Nigeria
Nigerians in Diaspora Organization Americas (NIDOA), New Jersey, USA
April 10, 2010
The West and Islam: Misconception or Misrepresentation?
University of Wales, Cardiff, UK
April 14, 2010
Transforming Nigeria's Human Capital for National Development
University of Nigeria Nsukka Alumni
August 4, 2010
The Challenges of Good Governance in Nigeria
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
September 22, 2010
Religious Peace: The Kano State Experience
Institute of Security Studies
November 10, 2010
Good Governance and the Nigerian Society
National Islamic Centre, Zaria
October 15, 2011
Creating Homegrown Solutions to Nigeria's Problems
5th Emeritus Professor David A. Ijalaye, SAN, Annual Lecture, Obafemi Awolowo University
October 19, 2011
Promotion of Inter-Ethnic Harmony
First National Summit on Ethnic and Religious Tolerance, Rock View Hotel, Abuja
December 1, 2011
Muslim Students' Society of Nigeria at 60: Impact, Challenges & Prospects
MSSN 60th Anniversary, Women Development Centre, Abuja
May 24, 2014
Mass Education as a Vehicle for Poverty Eradication
Nigeria Muslim Forum UK, East London Mosques
December 20, 2014
The Role of Tertiary Education in Nation-Building
Formal Opening of Edwin Clark University, Kiagbodo, Delta State
November 14, 2015
Takardu da Aka Gabatar da Harshen Hausa
Hausa-Language Papers — sermons and lectures delivered in Hausa on education, morality, and community leadership.
Muhimmancin Ilimin Mata ga Tarbiyyar 'Yayansu
Nasiha ga Shugabanni
Muhimmancin Ilimi da Matakan Tabbatar da Ingancin sa
Gudunmawar Matasa a Gina Kasa
Tarbiyyar Yara a Makaranta
Ka'idoji na Tsira Daga Tabewa
Tarbiyyantar da Matasa: Ginshikin Tabbatar da Tsaro
Tsayar da Sallah, Ginshikin Tarbiyya
'Yan Uwantaka Ita Ce Cikar Musulunci
Shika-Shikan Musulunci: Hanyar Siffatuwa da Kyawawan Halaye
Yi Wa Kai Hisabi Kafin Ranar Hisabi
Countries Visited
Nations in which Senator Shekarau has studied, spoken, or represented Nigeria across four continents.