Kashim Shettima

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1. When was Kashim Shettima born?September 2, 1966
2. Where was Kashim Shettima born?Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria
3. What is the current office?15th Vice President of Nigeria
4. What is the term as governor?2011-2019
5. What is Kashim Shettima's job in Nigeria?Kashim Shettima is the Vice President of Nigeria, the second-highest executive officer in the country.
6. How did Kashim Shettima start his career before politics?He began working in banking, eventually becoming a manager at Zenith Bank's Maiduguri branch.

Vice President of Nigeria: The constitutional second-highest executive office, supporting the President in national governance and policy.
Boko Haram Insurgency: A protracted armed conflict initiated by an extremist group in northeastern Nigeria, significantly impacting governance and security.
Senator: A member of the Nigerian Senate, the upper chamber of the National Assembly, responsible for legislation and oversight.
State Cabinet: A group of commissioners or ministers who advise the governor and head various government departments within a state.