Kaduna, UK office sign MoU to facilitate implementation of development plans

The Kaduna government and the United Kingdom Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to support the implementation of development plans in the state.

In a statement on Friday, Uba Sani, governor of Kaduna, said the mutual accountability framework is in line with his 7 Pillars and SUSTAIN Agenda.

Some of the initiatives under the SUSTAIN Agenda include upgrade of infrastructure, strengthening institutions, trade and investment, agriculture, investment in human capital, and nurturing citizens engagement.

“The Kaduna Mutual Accountability Framework (KaMAF) aims to improve coordination between donor communities and Kaduna state in addition to providing support for the delivery of the Kaduna state development Plan 2024 – 2028,” the statement reads.

Sani commended officials of the FCDO and the state for working relentlessly to ensure the framework was signed.

“Our administration shall honour and effectively implement the Kaduna Mutual Accountability Framework (KaMAF),” he said.

“We shall monitor concrete reforms that support good governance, peace and security, reduce poverty through human capital development (particularly health, education, social protection), and improve economic recovery and investments in Kaduna state.

“On behalf of the government and people of Kaduna State, I thank the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) most sincerely for prioritizing our state.

“This MoU will further strengthen our partnership, enhance transparency and accountability, and impact positively on the lives of our citizens.”

On her part, Cynthia Rowe, director of FCDO, commended the government for working to improve education, health and other development areas in the state.

“I am optimistic that the implementation of the Mutual Accountability Framework (KaMAF) would be seamless,” Rowe said.

“FCDO is committed to working effectively with the Kaduna State Government to make it a model in Northern Nigeria.

“The framework aims to cover education, agriculture, health, and human capital development.”