Chris Kwaja has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science and a Masters of Science in International Relations and Strategic Studies, from the University of Jos, Nigeria.
He is currently a Lecturer/Researcher with the Center for Conflict Management and Peace Studies, and a Doctoral Candidate of International Relations and Strategic Studies of the Political Science Department of the University of Jos, Nigeria. His research areas include conflict, peace and security studies, democracy and governance, as well as regionalism, with specific focus on Africa. Kwaja has also worked with several civil society organizations in Nigeria in these areas.