| Terhemba Shija | |
| Birth Date: | 23 November 1960 |
| Birth Place: | Gboko, Benue State, Nigeria |
| Occupation: | Teacher, politician |
| Spouse: | Hon. Justice Theresa Mimi Shija |
| Children: | 2 |
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 was born on 23 November, 1960 in Gboko, Nigeria to Shija Ihembe. 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".