Frequently Asked Questions
Here you'll find answers to common questions about our agency, our services, eligibility, partnerships, and how we support orphans and vulnerable children across Bauchi State.
The Bauchi State Orphans and Vulnerable Children Agency (BASOVCA) is a government agency established on 22nd October 2012 through an Act of the Bauchi State House of Assembly. The agency is responsible for coordinating policies, programmes, and interventions that improve the welfare of orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) throughout Bauchi State.
Our mission is to provide equitable, high-quality, and sustainable care services through social protection and support frameworks that improve the lives of orphans and vulnerable children.
BASOVCA primarily serves:
- Orphans
- Vulnerable children
- Children living in disadvantaged households
- Caregivers and foster families
- Vulnerable households caring for children
- Communities involved in child welfare and protection
BASOVCA delivers interventions in seven major thematic areas:
- Education
- Health
- Food & Nutrition
- Child Protection & Legal Support
- Shelter & Care
- Psychosocial Support
- Household Economic Strengthening
These programmes are designed to improve the overall well-being and future opportunities of vulnerable children.
You can visit the nearest BASOVCA office or contact your Local Government Area (LGA) OVC Focal Officer or Community Mobilizer for guidance on registration and assessment procedures.
Yes. BASOVCA programmes and interventions are provided free of charge to eligible beneficiaries under approved government and partner-supported initiatives.
Yes. BASOVCA welcomes partnerships with government agencies, development partners, civil society organizations, private sector organizations, faith-based institutions, and community groups that share our commitment to improving the lives of orphans and vulnerable children.
Yes. Individuals, corporate organizations, philanthropists, and development partners can support BASOVCA’s mission through approved partnerships, technical assistance, capacity-building initiatives, and other forms of collaboration in accordance with government policies.
You can reach BASOVCA through our official office, telephone numbers, email address, or by visiting the Contact Us page on this website.
If you require assistance or would like more information about our programmes and services, our team will be happy to assist you.
Delivering Lifesaving Support Through Education, Health, and Protection.
BASOVCA is committed to improving the lives of orphans and vulnerable children through access to education, healthcare, nutrition, protection, and economic empowerment.
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Contact Us
Former Board of Internal Revenue Office, Opposite Bauchi State Treasury Division, Bauchi, Nigeria
Mon – Fri: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm