- 1. Kashim Shettima was born on the 2nd, of September, 1966.
- 2. He is a former governor of Borno State and a serving senator, representing the Borno Central.
- 3. Shettima holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maiduguri in Agricultural Economics and a Master’s degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Ibadan.
- 4. Shettima was a banker before he became active in politics.
- 5. He is married to Nana Shettima and they have three children: two females and a male.