The Kaduna State Government and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation have signed the Kaduna Mutual Accountability Framework (KaMAF) to advance collaboration, accountability, and sustainable development in the state.
Governor Uba Sani hailed the agreement as a milestone, describing KaMAF as a “vital step toward Kaduna’s development vision,” noting that “it represents a bold shift from promises to delivery.”
“By ensuring accountability, transparency, and alignment with the priorities of our citizens, Kaduna State is working toward building a more inclusive, resilient, and prosperous future. We are proud to partner with the Gates Foundation to drive real, measurable change that improves lives across our state,” the governor added.
A joint statement by Fatimah Abubakar Alkali, Senior Communications Officer of the Gates Foundation, and Ibraheem Musa, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, said KaMAF was signed in New York on Tuesday during the United Nations General Assembly.
The statement explained that KaMAF “represents a shared dedication to supporting the advancement of sustainable development in Kaduna State through targeted interventions and strengthened cooperation.”
It clarified that the framework creates a non-binding strategic platform for dialogue and accountability, serving as a guide for collaboration without constituting any legally enforceable obligations or financial commitments by either party.
Building on the Kaduna State International Development Cooperation Framework (2017–2020), KaMAF introduces mechanisms for strategic dialogue, measurable commitments, and citizen-centered monitoring.
The framework will focus on five priority areas, including strengthening healthcare systems, improving primary healthcare, enhancing maternal and child health outcomes, and bolstering disease prevention and response mechanisms.
Daily Trust reported that the framework will boost agriculture, strengthen data-driven policymaking, improve budgeting and services, and enhance household resilience through financial inclusion and women’s empowerment.
Uche Amaonwu, Gates Foundation Country Director for Nigeria, emphasized the initiative’s significance, stating, “Our work in Kaduna is grounded in a shared vision for inclusive, accountable, and data-driven development… We are not just investing in systems; we are investing in people, in communities, and in the institutions that support sustainable change.”
“The Foundation stands ready to support Kaduna in strengthening primary health care, improving access to economic opportunities and ensuring that every naira spent delivers real impact.”
