| Terhemba Shija | |
| Birth Date: | 23 November 1960 |
| Birth Place: | Nigeria |
| Occupation: | Teacher, politician |
| Spouse: | Hon. Justice Theresa Mimi Shija |
Terhemba Shija is a Nigerian academic, poet, novelist, critic and politician who, as of 2014, lectures at the Nasarawa State University, Keffi.[1]
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".