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Born2 September 1966 (age 60)
ReligionIslam
EthnicityKanuri
SpouseNana Shettima
EducationUniversity of Maiduguri, University of Ibadan
BirthplaceMaiduguri
OccupationPolitician
Running WithBola Ahmed Tinubu
Kashim Shettima is a Nigerian politician who is nominated as the All Progressives Congress (APC) running mate to Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the 2027 Presidential Elections.
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Biography
Kashim Shettima Mustapha GCON is a prominent Nigerian politician with extensive political experience in Borno State.
His career includes serving as senator for Borno Central from 2019 to 2023, during which he held significant influence over state affairs.
Previously, he was the governor of Borno State between 2011 and 2019, overseeing governance in one of Nigeria’s most economically challenged regions.
Born on September 2nd, 1966, in Maiduguri, Shettima is an Islamist by religion and belongs to the Kanuri ethnic group. His educational background includes degrees from the University of Maiduguri and the University of Ibadan.
He has been recognized for his political leadership in both state and national capacities, contributing to policy development and public administration.
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