Mohammed Danjuma Goje

Muhammed Danjuma Goje
Minister Of State, Power & Steel
In office
1999–2001
Executive Governor of Gombe State
In office
May 2003 – May 2011
Preceded byAbubakar Habu Hashidu
Succeeded byIbrahim Hassan Dankwambo
Senator Representing Gombe Central
Incumbent
Assumed office
May 2011
Preceded byAudu Idris Umar
Personal details
Born (1952-10-10) 10 October 1952
Pindiga Town, Akko, Gombe State, Nigeria
PartyAll Progressive Congress(APC)[1]
Spouse(s)Late Hajiya Fatima Yelwa Goje
Hajiya Aminatu Dahiru Binani
Children9
Alma materAhmadu Bello University, Zaria
Websitewww.danjumagoje.com

Mohammed Danjuma Goje (born 10 October 1952) was a former Governor of Gombe State,[2][3][4] Nigeria under the platform of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), taking office on 29 May 2003 during the 2003 Gombe State gubernatorial election.[5] He is now a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC).[6][7]

Early life and education

Goje was born in Pindiga, Akko LGA of Gombe State. He studied political science and graduated from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria. He was a member of the Bauchi State House of Assembly (BSHA) from 1979 to 1983. Goje became the Secretary of the National Institute For Medical Research in Yaba, Lagos State in 1984, continuing until 1989.[8]

Political career

On 25 April 1998 Goje contested and won the seat of Senator representing Gombe State Senatorial District on the platform of United Nigeria Congress Party conducted by the National Electoral Commission of Nigeria (NECON) in the aborted democratic transition of General Sani Abacha. He went on to establish his own business, Zaina Nigeria Ltd, from 1989 to 1999. The company was named after his mother, Hajiya Zainab. Goje contested for the seat of Senator in the Nigerian National Assembly in 1998 and later on became the Minister of State, Power and Steel from 1999 to 2001 under President of Nigeria Olusegun Obasanjo.[9] He was a two times elected Governor of Gombe State from 2003 to 29 May 2011. In the April 2011 elections, he was elected Senator for Gombe Central on the PDP ticket.[10][11][12] He was then re-elected in 2015, 2019 and 2023 General elections.[13][14]

Senate presidency

Senator Goje stepped down for Senator Ahmad Lawan from the Senate Presidency race after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday, 6 June 2019.[15][16] From June 2019 through June 2023, Senator Danjuma Goje is the chairman of the Marine Transport Committee in the Senate.[17]

Awards and honours

  • Awards of Excellence and Exemplary Leadership, (YOWICAN)[18]
  • Award of Excellence, Nigerian Medical Association[18]
  • Special Merit Award (ASCON)[18]
  • Youth Merit Award, 2009[18]
  • Merit Award (NIOB)[18]

See also

  • List of governors of Gombe State

References

  1. ^ "APC convention: Senator Sani Musa visits Senator Danjuma Goje". Nigerian Tribune. 20 March 2022. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
  2. ^ "Gombe: When the past haunts the present - The Nation Newspaper". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
  3. ^ "I'm still in APC, didn't partake in PDP primary - Goje". The Punch. 24 May 2022. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
  4. ^ "2023: APC's disarray in Gombe — Ex-Gov Goje". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 21 March 2022. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
  5. ^ "Trappings of Goje's detention, arraignment". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 2 November 2011. Retrieved 2 March 2022.
  6. ^ Hassan, Ayuba (23 October 2007). "Governor Danjuma Goje @ 55". Leadership. Leadership Newspapers Group Limited, Abuja. Archived from the original on 16 December 2007. Retrieved 23 October 2007.
  7. ^ "Goje threatens to sue PDP over inclusion in primary - The Nation Newspaper". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. 24 May 2022. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
  8. ^ "Mohammed Danjuma Goje biography, net worth, age, family, contact & picture". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
  9. ^ Bulus, John (14 April 2011). "Presidential contests: PDP set for repeat success in Gombe". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 21 April 2011.
  10. ^ "Dailytrust News, Sports and Business, Politics | Dailytrust". Daily Trust. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
  11. ^ Seye, Abdul (21 June 2022). "15 ex-governors, governors battle for APC Senate seats". Daily Post. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
  12. ^ "gombe pdp candidate inec list - Google Search". www.google.com. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
  13. ^ "Goje wins Gombe Central senatorial election". Premium Times. 26 February 2023. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
  14. ^ Yaya, Haruna Gimba (27 February 2023). "Senator Goje re-elected for 4th term". Daily Trust. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
  15. ^ "Senate President: Goje steps down for Lawan after meeting Buhari". Premium Times. 6 June 2019. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
  16. ^ "Goje steps down for Lawan after meeting with Buhari". OAK TV. 6 June 2019.
  17. ^ "ShineYourEye". shineyoureye.org. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
  18. ^ a b c d e "National Assembly | Federal Republic of Nigeria".

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