Mohammed Goje

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Dr.
Mohammed Goje
FRSPH
Born
Yobe State, Nigeria
Education University of Maiduguri (BSc)
Texila American University (MPH)
Harvard Kennedy School (Executive Education)
London School of Economics (Executive Education)
OccupationsPublic health specialist, humanitarian, administrator
Known forExecutive Secretary, Yobe State Emergency Management Agency
TitleExecutive Secretary, Yobe State Emergency Management Agency

Mohammed Goje (FRSPH) is a Nigerian public health specialist, humanitarian, and administrator. He serves as the Executive Secretary of the Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (YOSEMA), where he coordinates disaster response, humanitarian aid, and resilience-building efforts in Yobe State. [1] [2] Appointed in 2019, Goje has led responses to floods, conflicts, and public health crises, partnering with international organizations. [3]

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Early life and education

Goje was born in Yobe State, Nigeria. [4] He experienced displacement as an internally displaced person (IDP) for two years, which influenced his commitment to humanitarian work. [4]

Goje holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Human Anatomy from the University of Maiduguri. [4] He earned a Master of Public Health (MPH) from Texila American University in Guyana. [4] He completed executive education programs at the Harvard Kennedy School and the London School of Economics and Political Science. [5] [4]

Career

Goje began his career in public health and humanitarian sectors. He served as a Health Specialist with UNICEF in Nigeria, focusing on maternal and child health in underserved areas. [4] He was a Program Manager at Save the Children International, leading initiatives on child protection, health, and nutrition in conflict zones. [4] Goje also worked as a Consultant for the World Health Organization (WHO), providing expertise on public health emergencies. [4] Prior to his current role, he was a Humanitarian and Vaccine Analyst with the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), supporting a Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation grant in Yobe State. [4] [6]

In June 2019, Goje was appointed Executive Secretary of YOSEMA by Governor Mai Mala Buni. [6] [4] In this role, he has overseen disaster management, including responses to Boko Haram attacks, floods, fires, and airstrikes. [7] [3] [2] He has coordinated aid distributions, early warning systems, and partnerships with organizations like NEMA, UNFPA, UNICEF, and the North East Development Commission (NEDC). [8] [9]

Goje has emphasized data-driven approaches, community engagement, and preventive measures. [10] He has also addressed gender-based violence (GBV), providing start-up capital to survivors. [11]

Achievements and recognition

Under Goje's leadership, YOSEMA has distributed relief to over 300,000 households, including IDPs and disaster victims. [6] Following the 2023 fuel subsidy removal, the agency provided palliatives to 163,000 households. [6] He has organized medical outreaches, flood interventions with cash relief, and farmer empowerment programs. [6] [12] [13]

In 2015, Goje founded the MGF Foundation, which sponsors scholarships for students from insurgency-affected areas. [6] He received the General Excellence Award in Youth Leadership and Peace Building from North East Star Magazine. [4] Goje is a Fellow of the Royal Society for Public Health (FRSPH). [5] [4]

Personal life

Goje is known for his humility and commitment to service. [4] His experiences as an IDP have shaped his approach to humanitarian work. [4]

References

  1. ↑ "Yobe State Coordination". ReliefWeb. Retrieved 2026-01-12.
  2. 1 2 "YOSEMA visits victims of airstrikes receiving treatment at hospital". Vanguard. 2021-09-17. Retrieved 2026-01-12.
  3. 1 2 "Fire Outbreaks Kill 3 Children, Injure 13 In Yobe". Daily Trust. 2025-03-21. Retrieved 2026-01-12.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 "SAI GODIYA.... Dr Mohammed Goje FRSH". Facebook. 2025-09-01. Retrieved 2026-01-12.
  5. 1 2 "Goje Mohammed FRSPH". LinkedIn. Retrieved 2026-01-12.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "DR MUHAMMAD GOJE". Facebook. 2025-06-27. Retrieved 2026-01-12.
  7. ↑ "2390 Displaced As Boko Haram Attacks Yobe Community". Daily Trust. 2024-08-02. Retrieved 2026-01-12.
  8. ↑ "NEDC donates building, rescue materials to flood victims in Yobe". Vanguard. 2025-07-22. Retrieved 2026-01-12.
  9. ↑ "Yobe: SEMA, ACReSAL begin flood disaster preparedness, contingency plan". Blueprint. 2024-06-28. Retrieved 2026-01-12.
  10. ↑ "Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA)". X (formerly Twitter). Retrieved 2026-01-12.
  11. ↑ "170 GBV Survivors, Women, Girls Get N25.5m Start-Up Capital In Yobe". Independent Newspaper Nigeria. 2024-08-21. Retrieved 2026-01-12.
  12. ↑ "NEMA, SEMA Partner On Farmers' Empowerment In Gujba Council". Independent Newspaper Nigeria. 2019-10-07. Retrieved 2026-01-12.
  13. ↑ "Insecurity: Yobe Gov okays rehabilitation of 2,500 victims of farmers/herders conflicts". Vanguard. 2022-01-07. Retrieved 2026-01-12.
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