Dr. Marafa is a Medical Graduate of University of Maiduguri. He has worked at various humanitarian and medical services outlets; from Grimard Catholic Hospital, Ayigba, Kogi State to other FCTA hospitals; attended several courses on HIV prevention in Nigeria at the Hokkaido University, Saporo, Japan.
He is a pioneer member of Community Life Advancement Project (CLAP), an NGO working to promote Health care and create wealth among Nigerians.