Kaduna State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving maternal and child health outcomes with the launch of the Kaduna State Family Planning Strategic Plan (2026–2030) and its Costed Implementation Plan.
Speaking at the official launch in Kaduna, Governor Uba Sani, represented by the state Deputy Governor, Hadiza Balarabe, said the new policy documents would provide a clear roadmap for expanding access to quality reproductive health services and promoting healthier families across the state.
He said the initiative aligns with his administration’s commitment to strengthening Primary Health Care, advancing Universal Health Coverage and accelerating human capital development.
Describing the occasion as more than the unveiling of policy documents, Balarabe said it symbolised “the unveiling of hope” for women, children and families across Kaduna State.
She stressed that family planning extends beyond the provision of contraceptives, noting that it is a critical intervention for saving lives, protecting the dignity of women, reducing preventable maternal and infant deaths, and empowering families to make informed decisions about the timing and spacing of their children.
According to her, healthier mothers raise healthier children, who are better positioned to succeed in school and contribute to the state’s economic growth and development.
Balarabe said Kaduna has continued to demonstrate leadership in reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, adolescent and nutrition services through sustained investments, improved healthcare systems and partnerships with development organisations.
She, however, acknowledged that significant challenges remain, particularly in underserved communities where women continue to face barriers such as inadequate awareness, cultural misconceptions, difficult geographical access, insufficient financing and shortages of skilled healthcare personnel.
The deputy governor further explained that the Family Planning Strategic Plan and the Costed Implementation Plan were developed through extensive consultations involving government ministries and agencies, development partners, professional associations, civil society organisations, traditional and religious institutions, as well as community representatives.
She said the strategic plan outlines measures to strengthen family planning service delivery, ensure the availability of commodities, build the capacity of healthcare workers, improve monitoring and evaluation systems, and mobilise sustainable financing for implementation.
“The Costed Implementation Plan provides a realistic financing framework that outlines the investments required to achieve our family planning goals while strengthening accountability through clearly defined responsibilities, timelines and measurable indicators,” she said.
Balarabe assured residents that the Uba Sani administration would continue to ensure that every woman in Kaduna State, regardless of her location, income or social status, has access to accurate information and quality reproductive health services.
She maintained that no woman should be denied family planning services because of distance, lack of information or inadequate healthcare resources.
Reflecting on her experience as a medical doctor, she said she had witnessed both the joy of safe deliveries and the tragedy of preventable maternal deaths, experiences she said underscored the importance of sustained investment in family planning.
“Behind every statistic is a human story—a mother whose life could have been saved, a newborn who deserved a healthier beginning, and a family whose future could have been transformed through timely access to quality healthcare,” she added.
Balarabe called on traditional rulers, religious leaders, healthcare workers, civil society organisations, the media, youth advocates and the private sector to work together to ensure the successful implementation of the strategy.
