He holds a Doctorate degree in Administrative Science from the University of Vaasa, Finland; a Masters of Administrative Science through the Intercultural Communication and Administration Program also from the University of Vaasa, Finland; and BSc in Political Science and Public Administration from the University of Benin, Nigeria. He is published in various scholarly management and institutional journals on issues relating to ethics, anti-corruption policies and procedures, governance and management in developing countries, and local government administration. Dr. Osifo worked with the Edo State of Nigeria Judiciary in mid 1990s and also served with different humanitarian and academic institutions in Nigeria, before moving to Finland.