ES YOSEMA – DR. GOJE, JOINS NECIS2025 TO CHAMPION INNOVATION FOR REGIONAL GROWTH

Dr. Goje Mohammed joined an esteemed panel at the Northeast Creativity and Innovation Summit 2025 (NECIS2025), organized by Co-Dev Hub, in commemoration of the 2025 World Creativity and Innovation Day under the inspiring theme: “Step Out and Innovate.” In Maiduguri-Borno State.

During Panel Session 2: Innovating for Resilience – Leveraging Innovation and Technology for Regional Development, moderated by Zainab Y. Adam, Dr. Goje shared deep insights on how innovation can catalyze development and strengthen resilience. He urged young innovators to think beyond boundaries and tap into untapped resources for sustainable change.

The panel also featured notable voices including:

Engr. Adam Bukar Bababe (BOGIS)

Dr. Saleh Abba Kaza (Executive Secretary, BOSHMA)

Mustapha Gajibo (African Motor Works)

A highlight of the summit was speech by Representative of Vice President FRN. His Excellency Kashim Shettima GCON, whose speech was read by Comr. Mahmud Muhammad highlighting Government commitment to ICT and Innovation, also of key significance are remarks by Prof Mohammed Dauda on The Power of Ideas in Challenging Contexts and by Mrs Fatima Yerima Askira on Reimagining the Northeast: Creativity & Innovation as the Catalyst for Recovery and Growth.

Hadiza Abdullahi Shettima, first runner-up came from Potiskum Yobe State, received a cash prize of ₦150,000 for her innovation Green Solution—an IoT-powered, smart irrigation system transforming rice farming in Northern Nigeria, with a focus on empowering women and youth.

On behalf of His Excellency Governor Mai Mala Buni, CON, Dr. Goje awarded Hadiza additional ₦300,000 and ₦100,000 to Mohammed Auwal Ahmad from Baimari, the two Yobe contestant who came 2nd and 3rd to encourage their brilliant contributions.

The event recognizes the contributions of many young innovators who came from far and near to showcase their talents and also recognizes many Mentors who set the pace in Borno and beyond, the likes of Abubakar Gambo and Fati Askira and recognized Saidu Abdulrahaman A GWR holder and Umar Gombe from the Film industry for their innovations and contributions.

Innovation is not just the future—it’s the now. Let’s keep stepping out and innovating!