Abdullahi Umar Eggi grew up in a nomadic family in Taraba State, Nigeria. After attending a nomadic school in Taraba and secondary school in Jos he graduated from the federal college of forestry, Jos, and then from the University of Jos with a BSc. in psychology.  He has over a decade of experience conducting research on the sociology of pastoralism across northern Nigeria and the wider region. He speaks Fulfulde, Hausa, and English fluently. 

Abdullahi is currently carrying out research on cross-border pastoralism, environmental change, peace and conflict along the borders of Nigeria, Cameroon and Niger as part of our XCEPT project, Promoting Peaceful Pastoralism.