Abdikadir Adan Alio is a prominent teacher in Mandera County that has taught in many schools in the area. He was a teacher at Takaba Boys Secondary School for 8 years, deputy principal in the same school for 2 years and a principal at Takaba Mixed Secondary School for 9 years.

He has  a diploma in Education, Bachelors Degree in Education, Master of Arts in Education and is also undertaking a PHD in Educational Management. He currently is serving as the County Chief Officer for Culture, Tourism and Sports.