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
1 wks
Reach
1,158,239
Power
3,591$
Sentiment
6.66
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Nigeria 2 6.50 0.48% +10% 206,139,589 1,079,779 $448,000 2,347$
United Kingdom 1 7.00 0.04% +0% 67,886,011 28,584 $2,700,000 1,137$
Ghana 1 7.00 0.16% +0% 31,072,945 49,876 $67,000 108$
Totals 4 305,098,545 1,158,239 $3,215,000 3,592$
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Recent Mentions

Nigeria Nigeria: Vice President Kashim Shettima is mentioned in relation to acting in Tinubu's absence during his vacation. 5

The Punch: Tinubu Begins 10-Day Vacation in Europe

Nigeria Nigeria: Kashim Shettima is the Vice President of Nigeria who emphasized the importance of the new national development plan. 8

The Punch: Nigeria's $1 Trillion Economy Roadmap Unveiled by 2030

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Vice-President Kashim Shettima described the situation as 'unacceptable'. 7

BBC: Nigeria bans export of shea nuts used in beauty creams for six months

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Vice-President Kashim Shettima promised each player a three-bedroom flat. 8

BBC: Nigeria's female basketball players promised $100,000 cash award and apartment

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Vice-President Kashim Shettima said malnutrition had deprived 40% of Nigerian children under five their full physical and cognitive potential. 6

BBC: Trump aid cuts will push Nigerians into the arms of Boko Haram militants

Gambia Gambia: President Tinubu has also ordered Vice President Kashim Shettima to proceed to the United Kingdom to accompany President Muhammadu Buhari's body back to Nigeria. 6

The Point (Gambia): Former Nigerian President Buhari passes away