Prof. Azaiki has a Bachelor and Master degrees, as well as a Doctorate Degree in Crop Science from the Agricultural Academy in Kiev Ukraine. He also obtained a MBA in Project Management from Federal University of Technology, Owerri; a second PhD in Public Administration from the Ukrainian Regional University of Personnel Management.

Prof. Azaiki had a stint as science teacher in Bishop Dimeari Grammar School. On Return from studies abroad, he got employed on Grade Level 13 in the Federal Ministry of Labour and Productivity in 1993, and retired on Grade Level 17 in 2007, after serving as State Director in Rivers and Oyo States Directorates of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE).

In Bayelsa State, he has served in about 16 positions, notably pioneer Commissioner of Agriculture and Natural Resources; twice as Secretary to the State Government (SSG), and a number of honourary advisory positions in the state. At national level, Prof. Azaiki at various times, served as Special Adviser to the Minister of Special Duties, Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Abuja; Minister of Police Affairs and Minister of Youth Development.

Chief among Non-governmental (NGOs) founded and co-founded by Professor Steve Azaiki are the World Environment Foundation for Africa (WEMFFA) and the National Think-Tank Nigeria (NTTN), all of which he served as President, respectively, as well as coordinator and chairman of 13 committees of NTTN, which also submitted memorandum to the 2014 National Conference in the era
of Former President Goodluck Jonathan.