He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Estate Management from Rivers State University of Science and Technology. Mr. Abonta has attended and obtained several professional Certificates both within and outside Nigeria including Valuation Certificate on Transportation Facilities by University College of Estate Management, Reading,UK and Certificate in Facility Management, UK. He was elected an Associate of the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (ANIVS) in 1996 and elevated a Fellow of the Institution (FNIVS) in 2007. Mr. Abonta is also a Member of Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, London (MRICS). He has also served as the National President of NIESV. His expertise is in Valuation, Property Management and Agency.