gimba.kyari@kasu.edu.ng
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Department of Economics, Faculty of Social and Sciences, College of Communication, Management and Social Sciences (CCM&SS), Kaduna State University, Kaduna, Nigeria.

Prof. Gimbe Victor Kyari, PhD

Provost COCM&SS

Professor Gimba Victor Kyari, a distinguished academic and accomplished researcher, serves as the Provost of the College of Communication, Management, and Social Sciences at Kaduna State University. With expertise spanning Econometrics, Financial Economics, and Policy Formulation, he has supervised numerous postgraduate students and published over 60 peer-reviewed articles. His global impact includes winning international research grants, consultancy for UNICEF and PMC, and serving on editorial boards. Prof. Kyari exemplifies excellence in research, teaching, and community service.

Biography

Professor Gimba Victor Kyari is a renowned academic specializing in Econometrics and Financial Economics. As the current Provost of the College of Communication, Management, and Social Sciences at Kaduna State University, he brings over two decades of experience in research, teaching, and community service. With over 60 peer-reviewed publications in areas such as Monetary Economics, Fiscal Policy, and Economic Growth, Professor Kyari is a leading voice in his field.

He has successfully supervised six doctoral candidates and more than 40 master’s students, primarily focusing on macroeconomic issues. His expertise spans statistical tools like SPSS, Excel, E-views, and Stata, making him proficient in both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.

Professor Kyari has secured national and international research grants, including projects for UNICEF and the Population Media Centre (PMC). His roles extend to editorial contributions for multiple journals and consultancy services.

A dedicated academic leader, he has served as Head of Department, Deputy Provost, and Chairman of numerous academic committees. His global engagements have taken him to the USA, Italy, France, Turkey, and beyond.

Outside academia, Professor Kyari enjoys reading, badminton, and comedy. Married to Dr. Gimba Evelyn Selbyen, he is a proud father of four, committed to excellence and innovation.

Education

  • Doctorate Degree in Economics: Nigerian Defence Academy 02/09/2013
  • Master of Science Degree (M.Sc.) in Economics: Usmanu Danfodiyu University, Sokoto: 01/11/2004
  • Bachelor of Sciences (B.Sc.) in Statistics: Usmanu Danfodiyu University, Sokoto: 07/11/1998
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Management: Usmanu Danfodiyu University, Sokoto: 12/02/2000

Publications

  • Michael S A, Gimba VK, Ahmed B M & Galadima H (2024). Company Income Tax and Economic Growth in Africa: The Role of Institutional Quality. KASU Journal of Economics and Development Studies, 10(2).
  • Gimba Evelyn S. & Gimba VK (2023). Globalization and Third World Development. Greenfield Journal of International Relations and Security Studies (GJIRSS), 1(2)
  • Gimba VK & Usman A. (2023). Impact of Implicit Tax on Personal Income Tax Compliance Behaviours in Kaduna State Nigeria. African Multidisciplinary Tax Journal (ATMJ), 3.
  • MS Agility, Gimba VK & EY Dangiwa (2023). Impact of Company Income Tax Revenue on Economic Growth of Selected West African States (An Application of the Dynamic Panel ARDL. Gusau Journal of Economics and Development Studies, 3(1)
  • MS Agility, Gimba VK & EY Dangiwa (2023). Impact of Tax Effort Ratio on Economic Growth in Nigeria: An Application of Vector Autoregressive Model. International Journal of Intellectual Discourse, 6(1), 98-112

Skills

Econometric Modeling and Analysis 95%
Research and Data Analysis 92%
Teaching and Academic Leadership90%
Policy Formulation and Consultancy88%
ournal Editorial and Peer Review85%