Kaduna State Government has signed the Kaduna Mutual Accountability Framework (KaMAF) with the Gates Foundation to deepen strategic collaboration, accountability, and sustainable development.
Governor Uba Sani described the agreement as a vital move for Kaduna’s future. He said, “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.”
A joint statement issued by Fatimah Abubakar Alkali, Senior Communications Officer of the Gates Foundation, and Ibraheem Musa, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, confirmed that KaMAF was signed in New York on Tuesday, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.
According to the statement, KaMAF “represents a shared dedication to supporting the advancement of sustainable development in Kaduna State through targeted interventions and strengthened cooperation.”
It explained that the framework is a non-binding platform for dialogue and accountability and “is intended solely as a guide for collaboration and does not constitute, and shall not be interpreted as creating, any legally enforceable obligations or financial commitments by either Party.”
The document builds on the Kaduna State International Development Cooperation Framework (2017 – 2020) and introduces new mechanisms for strategic dialogue, measurable commitments, and citizen-centered monitoring.
KaMAF will focus on five main areas, including strengthening healthcare systems, improving Primary Healthcare, enhancing maternal and child health outcomes, and strengthening disease prevention and response mechanisms. It will also promote sustainable agricultural practices aimed at increasing farmer productivity and ensuring food security through innovative technologies and market access.
The framework further provides for robust data systems to support evidence-based decision-making, policy formulation, and program evaluation. It will also strengthen transparent and sustainable budgeting processes to optimise resource allocation and service delivery.
In addition, KaMAF will increase household economic resilience through financial inclusion, digital inclusion, and targeted empowerment initiatives for women.
Speaking on the significance of the framework, Uche Amaonwu, Gates Foundation Country Director for Nigeria, said, “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.”