Mr Maigida holds a Bachelor and Masters degree in Geography and Planning and Environmental and Resources Planning respectively from the Department of Geography and Planning, University of Jos, Nigeria. He is currently in the field of Climatology. He has a special interest in Bioclimatology and conservation.

He is a lecturer II in the Department of Geography and Planning and have been into teaching, researching and engaged in community service for the past 9 (nine) years. He is a registered member of the Association of Nigeria Geographers (ANG).