By Abubakar Umar Muhammad (Nr. Gwani)
An anniversary should not be measured merely by the passage of time.
Rather, it should be measured by the quality of leadership, the impact of decisions, the innovations introduced and the positive transformation achieved during a leader’s tenure.
In public service, the true significance of an anniversary lies in the lives touched and the institutions strengthened.
The Kano Health Trust Fund (KHETFUND) had existed for several years before the appointment of Dr. Fatima Usman Zahraddeen as its Executive Secretary.
While the agency had an important mandate, its activities were not widely recognized by the public.
Since assuming office, however, Dr. Fatima has overseen a period during which KHETFUND has become one of Kano State’s most visible and impactful public institutions, implementing strategic interventions that have strengthened healthcare infrastructure and improved service delivery across the state.
Under her stewardship and with the support of the state governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, KHETFUND has expanded its reach through projects aimed at improving healthcare access, strengthening health institutions, supporting healthcare workers, and enhancing services for the people of the state, particularly the most vulnerable.
Among the agency’s notable achievements is the installation of 24-hour solar power systems in public health facilities, ensuring uninterrupted electricity for quality healthcare services. Beneficiary hospitals include: Kiru General Hospital, Bebeji General Hospital, Wudil General Hospital, Doguwa General Hospital and Abubakar Imam Urology Hospital.
Others were Fagwalawa Cottage Hospital, Gwarzo General Hospital, Dambatta General Hospital, Kura General Hospital and Imam Wali General Hospital.
These interventions demonstrate how visionary leadership can translate public policy into tangible improvements that directly benefit patients, healthcare professionals and communities.
From my perspective, Dr. Fatima’s leadership reflects discipline, integrity, accountability, courage, dedication and an unwavering commitment to public service.
It also reinforces my belief that effective leadership is not determined by gender, but by competence, integrity, honesty, justice, vision and the ability to deliver meaningful results.
If the current momentum is sustained, I believe KHETFUND has the potential to become one of the nation’s leading health intervention agencies.
As Dr. Fatima marks her third anniversary in office, the occasion represents more than the passage of time. It is a celebration of measurable achievements, institutional transformation and dedicated service to humanity.
On my own behalf, I congratulate Dr. Fatima Usman Zahraddeen, her management team and all members of staff on this remarkable milestone.
I pray that Almighty Allah grants Dr. Fatima, her management and the entire KHETFUND staff continued wisdom, strength, good health and guidance as they continue serving humanity, particularly the vulnerable and underserved populations of the state.
Alhamdulillah, KHETFUND has become one of the agencies making significant contributions to the healthcare agenda of the administration of the state governor, Alhaji Yusuf through visible and impactful interventions.
This article marks the beginning of a series.
In Sha Allah, future editions will continue to highlight KHETFUND’s key achievements and interventions in advancing healthcare delivery across the state.
Muhammad (Nr. Gwani), Health Writer | Nurse Anaesthetist | Public Health Advocate | HIV and AIDS Treatment & Care Specialist, who can be reached through his e-mail: nurseabubakarumar@gmail.com and GSM: +234 806 978 1041, wrote in from Kafin Maiyaki, Kano State.