MNCH2 supported the Jigawa State Government to review and develop a 5-year strategic plan, which will serve as the roadmap for achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Jigawa State. The SSHDP development process included measurement of current performance of the state health sector, review of financial capacities in line with the state budget and development of a plan that will help achieve an improved healthcare system in Jigawa in the next 5 years.