Mohammed is a graduate of Ahmadu Bello University, thereafter, he was employed by the Northern regional government.
Mohammed quickly assimilated into the Tiv society participating in many social events and gaining the trust of residents.
[1] From the native authority, he was transferred to Kaduna to work in the North Central State Ministry of Trade.
In Kaduna, he represented the state in the Interim Common Services Administration, a body set up after the break up of the Northern region and saddled with the responsibility to share the assets of the region among the newly created states.
[1] During the administration of General Babangida, Mohammed was appointed secretary to the military government, replacing Olu Falae.