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.