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Wuyep, Solomon Zitta (PhD)
Solomon Wuyep was born in Kebbi State (Nigeria) in 1977 and matriculated in
1997 at the United Tongfom Fellowship College. He obtained a BSc Geography
degree from University of Jos in 2003. In 2012, Mr Wuyep completed his MSc
degree in Environmental Resources Management from the Federal Technology
University of Yola. He enrolled for a PhD degree in Geography at the University of
Johannesburg in 2015 and is currently a lecturer at Plateau State University
(Nigeria).
Urban populations in most African countries are predicted to increase to 1.2 billion
in the next four decades and the sub-Saharan African region will constitute the
greatest proportion of this growth rate. Inevitably, agricultural productivity and food
accessibility will be reduced, thus constraining food security and quality of life in
these countries. Solomon’s doctoral thesis assessed the contributions of smallscale
agriculture towards livelihoods in the Jos metropolis (Nigeria). Results
obtained are of international importance, both from the context of development
challenges in the sub-Saharan African region and Nigeria in particular. The
research revealed how urban farming wields a significant influence on employment
opportunities, income generation, and food security in Jos, thus producing
important knowledge for enhanced small-scale farming and how integrated zoning
regulations can accommodate these activities. Research from the candidate’s
thesis generated publications in an international, peer-reviewed journal, a
conference proceeding, while other manuscripts are currently under review.
Supervisor: Prof NJ Kotze
Co-supervisor: Prof IT Rampedi
Co-supervisor: Dr AP Ifegbesan (Olabisi Onabanjo University, Nigeria)
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