He advanced to the College of Preliminary Studies, Yola between 1986 and 1988 for his A level certification and he later obtained a National Diploma in Mass Communication at the University of Jos in 1990.

[5] Useni began a civil service career in 1993 when he was employed as a news reporter in Taraba Television.

After five years, he secured admission and proceeded to the University of Maiduguri in 1998 for a bachelor's degree and completed in 2003, earning B.Sc.

While serving as a member of Taraba State House of Assembly, he applied and secured a postgraduate admission for a doctorate degree in 2009.

After a brief stint as a councilor, he was appointed Special Assistant to the Speaker, Taraba State House of Assembly.

On 4 February 2016, he was again elected Speaker of the Assembly, a position he later stepped down due to internal party arrangements.