By Maryam Garba Balarabe
As part of its ongoing Post-Funding Verification (PFV) visitations to agencies under the State Miniistry of Health, government-owned healthcare facilities, and health institutions, the management team of Kano State Health Trust Fund (KHETFUND) has, Wednesday 24th September, visited the Hospitals Management Board to assess some key funded projects and interventions.
The Executive Secretary of KHETFUND Dr. Fatima Usman Zahraddeen, who led the team, said they were at the Hospitals Management Board to formally assess the implementation of funded projects to ensure that the services were delivered as reported.
The funded interventions verified by the KHETFUND during the visit include the procurement of maternal and child healthcare commodities worth over N20m, procured from February to June this year, which are distributed to patients for free at health facilities.
The other project, according to the Executive Secretary, is funding for the software development for staff audit and tracking, which cost N8 million.
Speaking on the essence of the visit, Dr. Zahraddeen, who was represented by the Director Admin and General Services, Mal. Sadik Bala said the objectives of the exercise are to validate the proper use of funds, strengthen future funding decisions, and build transparency and trust with stakeholders and the general public.
“We owe it to the good people of Kano State, being the communities we serve, that we will ensure that every kobo spent delivers on its promise. Post-Funding Verification allows us to course-correct, improve, and remain accountable,” she stressed.
The ES further added that the Post-Funding Verification is a standard part of the KHETFUND's accountability framework and ensures that funds disbursed to agencies, facilities and health institutions have been used efficiently, transparently, and in alignment with approved program objectives.
“Post-Funding Verification is not just an administrative requirement—it’s a cornerstone of our commitment to good governance, value for money, and public trust,” she asserted.
Receiving the delegation, the Executive Secretary, Kano State Hospitals Management Board, Dr. Mansur Mudi Nagoda expressed his appreciation for KHETFUND’s timely interventions, adding that the visit is a testament to the KHETFUND’s proactive approach to ensure that its interventions are impactful, sustainable, and judiciously used, as in line with the State Government’s vision for improved healthcare services.
Pledging effective utilization of the resources, Dr. Nagoda commended the unwavering commitment of KHETFUND's Executive Secretary in strengthening healthcare delivery across the state.
During the visit, the KHETFUND and HMB teams proceeded to the Drug Management and Consumables Supply Agency (DMCSA), where they inspected the free maternal and child health care (MCH) items recently procured by the Board through KHETFUND’s intervention.
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