Yobe Governor Buni appoints substantive SSG

Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has approved the appointment of Dr Mohammed Goje as the substantive Secretary to the State Government (SSG).

Dr Goje had been serving in an acting capacity since his appointment on April 29, 2026.

In a statement signed by the Director-General, Press and Media Affairs to the Governor, Mamman Mohammed, Governor Buni said the confirmation followed Dr Goje’s demonstrated capacity and commitment in office.

Before his appointment as Acting SSG, Dr Goje served as the Executive Secretary of the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA).

Governor Buni charged the new substantive SSG to justify the confidence reposed in him by adding value to good governance and improving service delivery across the state.

The governor expressed optimism that Dr Goje’s experience in public service would further strengthen the administration’s drive to deliver on its agenda for the people of Yobe State.