BY: ABDULKADIR M LAWAN, NOVEMBER 04, 2026/ 11:46PM

The Borno State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (BOSCHMA) has organised a special reception barbecue to celebrate the agency's GovTech Award.

The award recognises its outstanding achievements in digital innovation and technology-driven healthcare delivery.

The event took place on Wednesday evening at BOSCHMA's office in Maiduguri, Borno State.

In his remarks, the Executive Secretary of BOSCHMA, Dr. Saleh Abba Kaza, said the ceremony is to celebrate the agency's award by the Presidency a few weeks ago, and to celebrate with staff, partners, associates and friends, among others.

According to him, it is a great milestone and it needs celebration.

’We are here to dine, drink, interact with friends among others to celebrate our achievement,' he said.

Dr. Saleh said the ceremony was organised to appreciate all the staff, noting that the award came as a result of their effort as well as them working as a team.

He said it is always important to recognise them and also to appreciate them.

'It is to appreciate everybody that have participated in the development of this agency,' he said.

Dr. Saleh said the award is a call to do more, urging his staff to continue doing their best as much is expected from them.

He thanked the agency's partners, including the media, for the support since the inception of the agency in 2020.

Recall, last month, the agency received an award as the Best State Ministry, Department or Agency (MDA) in Digital Health Service Delivery by the Presidency in recognition of the efforts of the agency and its staff.

The ES thanked Governor Babagana Umara Zulum for his support to the agency, noting that the administration's commitment to rebuilding Borno State had inspired public servants to contribute to its recovery.

'It was never a one-man job; it was the collective effort of the team, and we all got our inspiration from the governor,' Dr. Saleh said.

The BOSCHMA executive secretary said he had believed in e-governance from the beginning of his tenure and had prioritized the digitalization of the agency's operations, including the enrollment of healthcare units and the management of accredited healthcare facilities.

He explained that the agency had adopted electronic processes to minimize paperwork and improve efficiency in healthcare administration and service delivery.