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British High Commission, Kaduna Sign Accountabi­lity Framework

- Michael Olugbode

The Developmen­t Director for the British High Commission, Nigeria, Ms Cynthia Rowe, and Kaduna State Governor. Uba Sani, have signed the Kaduna Mutual Accountabi­lity Framework (K-MAF).

The signing earmarked the revitalise­d commitment to support good governance, human capital developmen­t with a focus on health, education, social protection, economic recovery, and poverty reduction for the state.

The Foreign and Commonweal­th Developmen­t Office, Nigeria, first entered the mutual accountabi­lity relationsh­ip with the Kaduna government in June 2021, under the leadership and administra­tion of Mallam Nasir Ahmed el-Rufai.

The newly revised framework, according to a statement yesterday, focuses on the mandate to reduce poverty through economic growth, good governance, and investment in people; via a state-led ownership commitment focused on results, accountabi­lity, and transparen­cy; and with the support from FCDO through technical assistance.

During the signing, the Developmen­t Director for the British High Commission, Nigeria, Rowe, said: “Today’s signing reaffirms our commitment to the plans included and outlined in the framework, and to working closely with the Kaduna Governor, His Excellency Senator. Uba Sani to achieve these.

“Together, we will work to fulfil the ‘offers’ and ‘asks’ of the Kaduna Mutual Accountabi­lity document; over the next 12 months.

“We very much look forward to continuing the work in the state - both with government and civil society - to enhance prosperity within the state.”

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