He bags a Doctor of Science (Hons) from University of Maiduguri and awarded a Doctor of Science and International Relations (Honoris Causa) for his contribution to public service by the Crescent University (University of Islamic Mission for Africa) Abeokuta, Nigeria in September 2012.
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He earned degrees in political science and international economic relations from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and the University of Maiduguri.