Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has taken yet another decisive step in strengthening Borno State’s healthcare system with the official flag-off of the Formal Sector Contributory Healthcare Scheme for civil servants. The event, held at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development, marks a major stride in the administration’s drive toward achieving universal health coverage and safeguarding the wellbeing of government employees.
The initiative, implemented through the Borno State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (BOSCHMA), is designed to ease the financial burden of healthcare on civil servants while ensuring access to affordable and quality medical services for them and their families.
In his address, delivered on behalf of the Governor by the Secretary to the State Government, Mallam Bukar Tijjani, Zulum reaffirmed his administration’s determination to build a resilient and inclusive health system capable of meeting the needs of every citizen. He described the contributory scheme as a long-term investment in the productivity and welfare of the state workforce.
The Chairperson of the BOSCHMA Board, Hajiya Mairo Bunu Lawan, praised the governor’s commitment to human development through progressive health reforms, noting that the scheme will not only improve access to healthcare but also strengthen confidence in the public health system.
On his part, Dr. Saleh Abba Kaza, Executive Secretary of BOSCHMA, outlined the modalities for the enrollment process and highlighted the broad benefits available to registered workers. He announced that BOSCHMA, in collaboration with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), will provide free NIN registration for those yet to obtain it and will also capture the children of enrollees at no cost.
The Head of Service, Dr. Mohammed Ghuluze, commended the effort, describing it as a practical reflection of the Zulum administration’s holistic approach to governance one that prioritizes the welfare of the workforce alongside service delivery reforms.
The enrollment exercise will continue throughout the week at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development before BOSCHMA teams move to various ministries, departments, and agencies to register remaining civil servants.
Through such reforms, Governor Zulum continues to reposition Borno State’s health sector toward sustainability, efficiency, and inclusivity—ensuring that quality healthcare is not a privilege but a right for all.
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