Katsina State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency

21/07/2026

Press Release
Forum of State Social Health Insurance Agencies (SSHIAS) Meets Nigeria Governors’ Forum on Strengthening Sustainable Health Financing

Abuja, Nigeria – July 21, 2026

The Forum of State Social Health Insurance Agencies (SSHIAS), under the leadership of its Chairman, Mohammed Safana, today visited the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) Secretariat in Abuja to advance the implementation of resolutions adopted at the recent National Health Financing Summit in Ondo State.

The high-level meeting, anchored by the NGF Health Team Lead, Dr. Ahmad Abdulwahab, focused on practical steps to consolidate health investments made by governors and accelerate progress toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC).

Key areas of discussion included:

Sustainable Health Financing: Establishing predictable and long-term funding mechanisms for healthcare delivery.

State Health Trust Funds: Creating dedicated funds across states to sustain governors’ health investments and expand insurance coverage through equity funding.

Health Insurance Management Information System: Developing a National Dashboard to track states’ progress reports on health financing and insurance coverage, ensuring transparency and accountability.

Synergy with NIMC: Exploring collaboration between NGF and the National Identity Management Commission to enable SSHIAS to serve as enrollment centers for the National Identification Number (NIN), thereby facilitating the inclusion of vulnerable populations.

FCT Health Insurance Law: The need to fast-track the passage of the FCT Health Insurance Law through the National Assembly to strengthen coverage in the Federal Capital Territory.

Following the technical session, the delegation led by Chairman Mohammed Safana met with the Director General of the NGF to present the summary of discussions and reaffirm the Forum’s commitment to working closely with governors in implementing the Ondo Summit resolutions.

Speaking at the engagement, Chairman Safana emphasized that the establishment of State Health Trust Funds and the integration of digital systems will not only sustain healthcare financing but also expand coverage to the poor and vulnerable, while addressing the challenge of healthcare worker brain drain.

The NGF Director General welcomed the initiative and assured the Forum of the NGF’s readiness to provide the necessary support and coordination to ensure that states achieve measurable progress in health financing reforms.

This meeting marks a significant milestone in building a coordinated national framework for sustainable healthcare financing, positioning Nigeria’s states to deliver equitable, efficient, and technology-driven healthcare services to all citizens.

09/07/2026

KATCHMA has commenced the State wide enrollment of people under Social Insurance Health Scheme.

Already, the Agency dispersed it's Personal across the (34), Local government in the State.

Various centers were provided for the exercise.

At Doro, Maternal and Health Care Center, in Bindawa Local government Dr.Hassan Abdulsamad led the team of Officials conducting the exercise.

30/05/2026

11/04/2026

ConMohammed Safana Jakadan Safana Elected Chairman of Forum of CEOs of State Social Health Insurance Agencies of Nigeria.

The Forum of CEOs of State Social Health Insurance Agencies (SSHIAS) has elected Mohammed Safana, Director General of the Katsina State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency, as its new Chairman.

Safana, a technocrat with 22 years of experience in healthcare financing, began his career at the then National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) as Officer II (GL 8) and rose to the rank of Assistant Director (GL 15).

Over the years, he has served in multiple capacities, including the NHIS/MDGs Maternal and Child Health Project in Sokoto, where 100,000 pregnant women and children under five were provided free healthcare.

He was part of the NHIA delegation that visited State Legislative Assemblies in Sokoto, Kebbi, Kano, and Katsina to present the blueprint for establishing State Social Health Insurance Schemes (SSHIS).

This effort successfully decentralized health insurance implementation in Nigeria. Safana later provided technical support to the newly established Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency, overseeing its successful take-off.

On May 31, 2019, he was appointed by then-Governor Aminu Bello Masari as the pioneer Director General of the Katsina State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency. Under his leadership, Katsina State won the Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award for Best State Health Insurance Scheme in 2022, and repeated the feat in 2024 and 2025.

Safana is a Fellow of the Institute for Health Insurance and Managed Care of Nigeria, the African Institute of Public Health Professionals, the Institute of Corporate Executives, and the Institute of Corporate Administration. In May 2023, following his reappointment by Governor Dikko Umar Radda, he was elected National Vice Chairman of the Forum of CEOs of SSHIAS. He now serves as its Chairman.

He has attended international workshops and exhibitions in the Netherlands, Nepal, Cyprus, Kenya, Egypt, Rwanda, and South Africa, focusing on community-based health insurance, healthcare financing, leadership development, health economics, artificial intelligence, and sustainable healthcare financing toward universal health coverage.

Vision as Chairman:

In his inaugural address titled “Building a Healthier Nigeria Through Insurance for All”, Safana outlined his priorities:

* Full rollout of formal, informal, equity, and student health insurance programs (TISHIP).
* Expansion of health insurance uptake nationwide.
* Implementation of a portability framework for seamless coverage across states.
* Domestic resource mobilization to counter declining donor funding.
* Convening a Health Insurance Summit to foster collaboration and chart a roadmap for universal health coverage.
* Advocacy visits to states lagging in formal sector adoption.

Closing Note: Safana emphasized that his election is not just a title but a call to action: “Let us be remembered as the generation that transformed health insurance in Nigeria. Together, we will build a healthier Nigeria.”

Congratulations Sir.

20/03/2026

Eid Mubarak 🕌

31/12/2025

Happy New Year 2026!!

On behalf of the Katsina State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency, I, Mohammed Safana, extend heartfelt New Year greetings to His Excellency, Mallam Dikko Umar Radda, Governor of Katsina State, and to the good people of our state.

The year 2025 was a landmark year for the health sector in Katsina State under the visionary leadership of His Excellency. His dedication to strengthening healthcare delivery was recognized nationally, as the Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award (NHEA) honored him with the Special Recognition Award. In addition, KTSCHMA was proudly named State Health Insurance Agency of the Year for the third consecutive time — a clear testament to the Governor’s unwavering support and commitment to accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare for all.

As we welcome 2026, we reaffirm our resolve to build on these achievements and continue advancing healthcare services that meet the needs of every citizen. Guided by His Excellency’s leadership, we look forward to another year of progress, innovation, and service to humanity.

We wish His Excellency, the government, and the people of Katsina State a prosperous New Year filled with peace, joy, and success.

Signed:
Mohammed Safana
Director General
Katsina State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency