Kashim Shettima Mustapha

Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

All Progressives Congress Borno State

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Kashim Shettima is the Vice President of Nigeria and a key figure in the All Progressives Congress (APC). A trained agricultural economist and former banker, Shettima served as Governor of Borno State from 2011 to 2019 and later as a senator. Known for leading Borno through the peak of the Boko Haram insurgency, he is recognized for his resilience, sharp intellect, and calm political demeanor. He assumed the vice presidency in May 2023, alongside President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Education

Lamisula Primary School, Maiduguri
Government Science Secondary School, Potiskum (Graduated 1983)
University of Maiduguri — BSc in Agricultural Economics (1983–1989)
University of Ibadan — MSc in Agricultural Economics (1990–1991)

Professional Background

Professional Background

Lecturer, University of Maiduguri (1991–1993)
Banker: Head of Accounts, Commercial Bank of Africa (1993–1997);
Manager, African International Bank Limited (1997–2001)
Regional Manager, Zenith Bank (2001–2007)