The Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has warned health agencies in the state against corrupt practices, saying his administration would no longer tolerate the lack of accountability and transparency in the management of funds.
The governor handed down the warning at a stakeholders meeting on the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund, BHCPF, in Maiduguri on Monday
At the meeting, Zulum accused the Borno State Health Contributory Management Agency ,BOCHMA, and the Borno State Primary Healthcare Development Agency ,SPHCDA, of lacking accountability and transparency in their operations.
He however said the era of impunity and lack of accountability in the health agencies was over “We will not tolerate the diversion of a kobo for any purpose in the health sector. The people of Borno deserve better.”
The Governor directed the BOCHMA coordinator to work closely with Local Government Area Chairmen to ensure transparency in fund management.
He also announced plans to establish a committee to inspect primary healthcare facilities across LGAs, warning facility managers to shape up or ship out.
“We will not tolerate any diversion of primary healthcare funds. We will ensure that every kobo is accounted for and every facility functions optimally.”
Zulum pledged to increase funding for the health sector, improve healthcare infrastructure, and provide training and capacity-building programs for healthcare workers.
