The announcement came during awareness campaigns led by officials from the Zamfara State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (ZSCHMA) in the Bukuyyum and Gummi Emirate Councils. Dr. Iliyasu Ahmad Saleh, the agency’s Executive Secretary, explained that the program aims to reach every ward in these areas, prioritizing those most in need of medical support.
Dr. Saleh reiterated the agency’s dedication to Governor Dauda Lawal’s healthcare agenda, which focuses on enhancing service quality and accessibility across the state. Since the governor declared a state of emergency in the health sector, ZSCHMA has intensified collaborations with key stakeholders to accelerate progress. He urged traditional leaders to monitor healthcare funds closely, ensuring proper allocation for medicines and facility maintenance.
Abdulsamad Kaura, the agency’s Director of ICT, disclosed that 400 enrollment forms would be distributed per ward, with beneficiaries required to provide their National Identification Number (NIN) for registration. The breakdown includes 150 pregnant women, 150 women aged 14–49, 50 children under five, 25 elderly persons (65+), and 25 persons with disabilities per ward.
Community leaders, including the Emir of Gummi and representatives of the Bukuyyum Emirate, praised the initiative as a timely intervention that has already begun transforming lives. They called on residents to support the administration’s broader goals in human capital development.
This expansion reflects the state’s commitment to equitable healthcare—a critical step toward sustainable development in Zamfara.
