BY ABDULKADIR M. LAWAN, NOVEMBER 03, 2025 | 03:12 PM
The Borno State Government has officially launched its new contributory health insurance scheme for state civil servants.
The scheme, which was flagged off on Monday at the Ministry of Finance Conference Centre, Musa Usman Secretariat, Maiduguri, aims to provide affordable and accessible healthcare to civil servants and their families.
Speaking at the event, Dr. Saleh Abba, Executive Secretary of the Borno State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (BOSCHMA), emphasized the importance of the scheme, saying it would significantly ease the process for workers and their families to access quality healthcare.
Under the plan, civil servants will contribute 3.5% of their salary, while the government will cover 6.5%.
The scheme will cover not just the civil servant but also their spouse and up to four children under 18.
A wide network of accredited health facilities will be available for workers to choose from, ensuring they receive the care they need at a convenient location.
He announced that a National Identity Number (NIN) registration desk has been set up to facilitate easy enrollment, allowing civil servants to register their children who don't yet have a NIN.
Mohammed Kolo, a physically challenged civil servant who works with the Ministry of Information and Internal Security, expressed gratitude to the state governor and BOSCHMA for the scheme.
'This is a new development to all of us, it will help us in catering for our hospital bills,' he said.
He added that he used to spend at least N10,000 to N15,000 on hospital bills for his family.
The Head of Service, Dr. Mohammed Aminu Ghuluze, thanked Governor Babagana Umara Zulum for providing this scheme to state civil servants.
He highlighted the importance and contribution of the scheme and urged civil servants to embrace it.
The Chairperson of BOSCHMA, Hajiya Mairo Bunu Lawan, called the initiative a milestone for the state, saying it was a significant leap towards equitable, accessible, and affordable healthcare for civil servants and their families.
The Secretary to the State Government (SSG) also appreciated the governor for providing affordable healthcare to civil servants.
He implored all ministries, departments, agencies, and parastatals to register and enroll in the scheme.
The SSG expressed gratitude and appreciation to the board, management, and staff of the agency for their efforts in making the scheme a reality.
The enrollment process had commenced at the event venue, where the HoS is among the first to register for the scheme.