Kaduna State has taken a historic leap in its development journey with the signing of the Kaduna Mutual Accountability Framework (KaMAF), a landmark partnership between the Kaduna State Government and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
The agreement, formalised in New York on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly, was signed by Governor Uba Sani on behalf of Kaduna State and Mr. Uche Amaonwu, the Gates Foundation’s Country Director for Nigeria, on behalf of the Foundation.
Governor Sani described the deal as the first comprehensive institutional framework for collaboration and accountability in nearly a decade of the Foundation’s engagement in Kaduna. He said the pact represents “a deliberate shift from intentions to outcomes, from promises to delivery,” rooted in transparency, mutual responsibility, and a focus on the needs of the people.
The framework sets out a coherent agenda to deliver measurable impact across key sectors. It prioritises strengthening healthcare systems, with emphasis on primary healthcare, maternal and child health, and disease prevention. It also targets agricultural transformation through sustainable practices, productivity growth, and improved market access.
In addition, KaMAF promotes reliable data systems to inform policies, fiscal responsibility through transparent budgeting, and inclusive economic empowerment by advancing digital and financial inclusion while uplifting women and households.
According to Governor Sani, the agreement builds on the Kaduna State International Development Cooperation Framework and underscores the power of strategic collaboration. “Together, we are laying the foundation for a Kaduna State that is more inclusive, more resilient, and firmly on the path to shared prosperity,” he said.
