Mike Effa was born in Cross River State, after a brief stint in the newspaper business he proceeded to the University of Calabar where he obtained a bachelors degree in Adult Education/Political science.

Mike Effa did the mandatory youth service in Kano with the Ado Bayero University. He worked with Nigeria Conscience Media Ltd as Deputy Editor. He also attended the National Open University of Nigeria where he obtained an M.ed in Educational Administration/Planning.

A gifted Writer, his latest novel titled “The Man without a Back bone published by West African Book Publishers ’’ is currently on sale. Mike Effa is an Assistant Chief Admin Officer with the Nigeria Natural Medicine Development Agency, Lagos.

His hobbies include reading, writing, dxing, and football.

Mike Effa lives in Lagos with his wife- Adebola Precious and son- Asher.