Kaduna state Governor on behalf of the State Government, signed the Mutual Accountability Framework (KaMAF) between the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and the Kaduna State Government. The Development Director, Cynthia Rowe signed on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).
In her remarks, the Development Director, Cynthia Rowe said that with the commitment so far shown by the Kaduna State Government, she was optimistic that the implementation of the Mutual Accountability Framework (KaMAF) would be seamless. While expressing FCDO’s commitment to working effectively with the Kaduna State Government to make it a model in Northern Nigeria, she highlighted different sectors the framework hopes to cover in the course of implementation which includes Education, Agriculture, Health, and Human Capital Development.
He also highlighted that the Kaduna Mutual Accountability Framework (KaMAF) aims to improve coordination between the Donor Community and Kaduna State, and support the delivery of the Kaduna State Development Plan 2024 – 2028. Further stating that KaMAF is not only aligned to the Kaduna State Development Plan 2024 – 2028, but the 7 Pillars of our SUSTAIN Agenda, namely: Safety and Security, Upgrade of Infrastructure, Strengthening Institutions, Trade and Investment, Agriculture, Investment in Human Capital, and Nurturing Citizens Engagement.
“Our administration shall honour and effectively implement the Kaduna Mutual Accountability Framework (KaMAF). 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, he thanked the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) most sincerely for prioritizing our state. The MOU will further strengthen our partnership, enhance transparency and accountability, and impact positively on the lives of the state citizens.
