Beyond academia, Prof. Ani has served in various community and professional roles, including:

  • Patron, Ugwu Student Association, Onicha, Ebonyi State (1994–present)
  • Member, Evangel Model Schools Management Committee, Maiduguri (1996–2000)
  • Staff Adviser, Ebonyi State Student Association, University of Maiduguri (1999–2013)
  • General Secretary, National Evangelical Mission, Maiduguri (2000–2013)
  • Collaborator, Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) – IITA Project on Sustainable Agriculture (2004–present)
  • National Vice-President, Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria (AESON) (2018–present)
  • Chairman, Parents Forum, Faculty of Management and Social Sciences, Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (FUNAI) (2018–present)