Kashim Shettima

Kashim Shettima

politician Nigeria

Kashim Shettima is a Nigerian politician who has served as the Vice President of Nigeria since 2023. Prior to this, he was the Governor of Borno State from 2011 to 2019. Shettima is recognized for his advocacy for prison reform and his concerns regarding the high number of awaiting trial inmates in Nigeria, highlighting the urgent need to address issues of overcrowding and inadequate living conditions in correctional facilities.

Born on Jul 02, 1966 (59 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
1,903,540
Power
4,104$
Sentiment
5.98
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Nigeria 4 6.00 0.91% +0% 206,139,589 1,882,553 $448,000 4,091$
Liberia 1 5.00 0.41% +0% 5,057,681 20,986 $3,000 12$
Totals 5 211,197,270 1,903,539 $451,000 4,103$
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Recent Mentions

Nigeria Nigeria: NAHCON, operating under the supervision of the Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima, emphasises the timely completion of all critical Hajj preparatory activities. 7

The Punch: NAHCON Pledges Timely & Orderly 2026 Hajj Preparations

Nigeria Nigeria: Vice President Kashim Shettima was mentioned as one of the senior government officials targeted in the alleged coup plot. 6

The Punch: Nollywood Actor Arrested Over Failed Coup Plot in Nigeria

Nigeria Nigeria: Kashim Shettima is the Vice President of Nigeria whose aircraft has been allocated significant funds for engine overhaul. 5

The Punch: FG’s N10.6bn VP’s aircraft spending on engine overhaul

Nigeria Nigeria: Vice President Kashim Shettima, in a statement, disclosed that the President had ordered the immediate intensification of security operations in Borno State following Wednesday’s attack. 7

The Punch: Borno Bomb Blast Sparks Heightened Security Nationwide

Kenya Kenya: Nigerian president Bola Tinubu was not in attendance, and was instead represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima. 5

The Standard: West African presidents meet after string of coups