Halima Shehu Biography, Education, Career, Controversies, And Net Worth

Maria Olanrewaju | October 21, 2023 | Find It | No Comments

Halima Shehu was born in Kafin Dagi village, Katsina, Katsina State. She obtained her First School Leaving Certificate and attended the Federal Government College in Kaduna State, where she acquired her West African Examination Certificate. She was recently confirmed as the new National Coordinator, National Social Investment Programme Agency.

Halima Shehu Profile

Name	Halima Shehu
Real Name	Halima Shehu
Date of Birth	N/A
State of Origin	Katsina State.
Tribe	Hausa
Nationality	Nigerian
Occupation	Politician
Religion	Islam
Marital Status	Married
Net Worth	$1 Million
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Educational Background

Halima Shehu obtained her First School Leaving Certificate and attended the Federal Government College in Kaduna State, where she acquired her West African Examination Certificate. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Language from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. She furthered her education at the same institution, obtaining a Master’s degree in International Affairs and Diplomacy.

Career

Halima Shehu’s career is marked by a diverse range of experiences: After completing her National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Halima Shehu ventured into a successful banking career spanning ten years. She worked at different banks, including the former Intercity Bank, Unity Bank, and Access Bank. During this time, she held various roles in critical banking units such as cash management, funds transfer, clearing operations, and coordination.

In 2010, Halima Shehu made her foray into the political arena. Her journey into politics led to a series of appointments and engagements in the public sector. Her political career commenced with her appointment in 2011 as a Senior Special Assistant to the former Governor of Katsina State, Ibrahim Shema. In this role, she provided advisory support and played a key role in the administration.

Halima Shehu also served as a member of the Internal Revenue Board in Katsina State. Her contribution to the state’s fiscal administration demonstrated her commitment to public service. In 2016, Halima Shehu received an appointment from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to serve as a presidential election observer in Cape Verde. Her role as an observer contributed to the promotion of fair and transparent elections in the West African region.

From 2017 to 2022, Halima Shehu held a position at the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development. In this capacity, she was involved in initiatives aimed at addressing social issues and providing humanitarian support.

Her career at the ministry included a significant role as the National Coordinator of the Conditional Cash Transfer Programme. Notably, she used her expertise in banking and financial transactions to lead the digitalization of the program, a milestone she considered her most significant achievement.