Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has approved the appointment of Dr Mohammed Goje as the substantive Secretary to the State Government.
Goje, who had been serving in an acting capacity since April 29, 2026, takes over the position following months of overseeing the office.
Before his appointment as acting SSG, Goje served as the Executive Secretary of the Yobe State Emergency Management Agency.
The governor urged the new SSG to justify the confidence reposed in him by providing effective leadership and contributing to improved governance and service delivery across the state.
The appointment was announced in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Director-General of Press and Media Affairs to the Governor, Mamman Mohammed.
