Terhemba Shija is a Nigerian academic, poet, novelist, critic and politician who, as of 2014, lectures at the Nasarawa State University, Keffi.[1]
Terhemba Shija | |
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| Born | 23 November 1960 |
| Occupation(s) | Teacher, politician |
| Spouse | Hon. Justice Theresa Mimi Shija |
| Children | 2 |
Early life
editTerhemba Shija was born on 23 November, 1960 in Gboko, Nigeria. He is from Nyumangbagh, Mbaduku, Vandeikya local government.
Shija served as a Member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria in 1992 Benue state.[2]
He also served as Commissioner of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs Benue State, during the administration of Governor George Akume, resigning in December 2002;[3] He is the author of several books of fiction, biography, literary criticism and poetry. His best known titles are "Whispers of Distant Drums" "The Siege, The Saga" and "Cantos for the Benue".
References
edit- ^ "Nigeria: PDP Guber Aspirant Decries Costly Nomination Forms". allafrica.com/stories/201411030768.html. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
- ^ "JUST IN: Ex-Reps member Shija dumps PDP, may join APC". The Nation Newspaper. 11 April 2020. Archived from the original on 2020-04-14. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
- ^ "Nigeria: Assembly Approves 4 Commissioners". allafrica.com/stories/200212240066.html.