23/10/2025
As part of ongoing efforts by authorities to strengthen the healthcare system through support and strategic initiatives in Nigeria, the Yobe State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (YSCHMA) paid a two-day study visit to the Katsina State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KTSCHMA).
The visit, led by the Executive Secretary of YSCHMA, Dr. Babagana Tijjani, alongside a special delegation, focused on knowledge exchange, understanding of operational frameworks, and learning from the robust system that KTSCHMA has developed over the years.
The delegation was warmly received at the KTSCHMA headquarters in Katsina city under the leadership of the Executive Secretary, Dr. Muhammad Ibrahim Safana. The visit was attended by senior officials from both agencies, including the Directors of Programmes, Finance and Accounts, and Administration and Supplies from Yobe and Katsina States.
Detailed presentations were made on how KTSCHMA implements its contributory healthcare scheme, especially the approaches used to make healthcare accessible and affordable to low-income earners through financial support and structured care.
The YSCHMA representatives expressed satisfaction with the level of organization and professionalism in KTSCHMA’s operations, noting that the lessons learned will greatly contribute to improving their own healthcare system in Yobe State. Discussions also covered areas such as funding mechanisms, community sensitization strategies, and solutions to challenges affecting programme implementation in the health sector.
The visit served as an important opportunity for both states to strengthen their relationship and foster collaboration, with each state benefiting from the other’s experience. Such partnerships are vital to the ongoing reform of Nigeria’s healthcare system, particularly in improving access to quality healthcare for vulnerable populations in rural areas.
In conclusion, the visit highlighted that knowledge sharing between agencies is an effective tool for developing sustainable solutions in healthcare and enhancing the well-being of citizens.
