Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni has confirmed the appointment of Dr Mohammed Goje as the substantive Secretary to the State Government (SSG) after months of serving in an acting role. Dr Goje had been appointed as Acting Secretary to the State Government on April 29, 2026, before his latest confirmation. Before becoming Acting SSG, Dr Goje served as the Executive Secretary of the Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), where he handled the agency’s activities before moving into the new role in government. Governor Buni urged the newly confirmed SSG to continue working hard and make meaningful contributions to the administration. The governor expressed confidence that Dr Goje’s years of experience in public service would help move the administration’s programmes forward and support the government’s plans for the development of Yobe State.