By Bashir Hassan Abubakar
Bauchi, January 2, 2026
The African Health Budget Network (AHBN) has called for the establishment of a dedicated workstation for Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and Communities of Practice (CoP) at the newly constructed headquarters of the Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Board (BSPHCDB), to strengthen collaboration and accountability in the health sector.
The call was made during a courtesy visit and facility tour of the new BSPHCDB headquarters in Bauchi by the AHBN Convener and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Aminu Magashi Garba, alongside the Co-Chairman of AHBN, Hon. Mohammed Usman, and the Bauchi State AHBN Focal Person, Dr. Hassan Shuaibu Musa.
The AHBN delegation was conducted round the facility by the Director of Disease Control and Immunization, Dr. Adamu Mohamed, who showcased key offices and explained the Board’s coordinating role in the delivery of primary health care services across Bauchi State.
Speaking during the visit, Dr. Magashi stressed that providing a functional workspace within the BSPHCDB headquarters for NGOs and CoP members would enhance coordination, information sharing and structured engagement between government agencies and development partners.
He noted that such an arrangement would strengthen joint efforts in addressing immunisation gaps and the Zero Dose challenge, while promoting transparency, accountability and evidence-based decision-making in the health sector.
Responding on behalf of the Executive Chairman of the Board, Dr. Rilwanu Mohammed, Dr. Adamu Mohamed commended AHBN for its sustained support to Bauchi State, particularly in Zero Dose reduction, immunisation financing, budget accountability and sustainability initiatives.
Dr. Adamu assured the delegation that the request for a dedicated NGO and CoP workstation would be formally conveyed to the Executive Chairman for consideration, reaffirming the Board’s commitment to strengthening partnerships aimed at improving primary health care delivery and immunisation outcomes in the state
