His lordship, Hon, Justice I.N.Auta was born in Jos, Plateau State on the 16th of September, 1952, into the family of late MadakiAutaNdaahi, and Mrs.Yathlama Madaki Auta in the village of Marama, Hawul LGA of Borno State .He is the 4th child of his parent with 6 siblings worthy to note are Mrs.Darpi Peter Bwala, Mr.WanaAutaNdahi, Mr.MusaAutaNdahi, Mrs. Mary Hamman and Mrs.Saratu Joshua Nggada. Hon. Justice I.N.Auta started his education in 1959. He attended N. A. Primary School, Jos and finished in 1966.He thereafter proceeded to the school of Basic Studies, ABU, Zaria from 1972-1973. In his quest for more knowledge, he proceeded to the institute of Administration, A.B.U Zaria, from 1973-1976 where he obtained the LLB Degree with honours. He enrolled in the Nigerian Law School, Lagos in 1976 and was called to bar in 1977.