Prof. Augustine Ehijeagbon Akhidime was born into the Akhidime Family in Sabaongidda-Ora, Edo State, Nigeria February 20, 1954, to the Late Mr. Fabunmi Akhidime and Mrs Florence Akhidime (nee Uade) .
He is married to Mrs Mary Abisose Akhidime (nee Omozuavbo) on August 30, 1980, and they are blessed with four children, namely: Duetime, Priscilla, Virtue and Austin.