Ishaya Shekarri is the Chairman of the Board of Integrated Dairies Limited, Meristem Securities Limited, Tenti Greens Limited, Farm Fresh Products (West Africa) Limited and Magami Holdings Limited. He was the Chairman of the Board of Lion Bank, prior to the merger of Diamond Bank Plc and Lion Bank Plc. He is a member of the Board of Plateau Integrated Farms Limited.
Ishaya Shekarri is an Alumni of National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies. He served with the Nigerian Air Force where he held various senior staff and command appointments. He was the Military Administrator of the old Kano State (1978-1979).
Ishaya Shekarri, in recognition of his service rendered for the benefit of the Nation, was conferred with the honours of the Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON).