The Kano State Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency (DMCSA) has marked its third anniversary with a public lecture on drug abuse, reaffirming its commitment to promoting responsible medicine use and improving public health across the state. The event brought together government officials, health experts, religious leaders and other stakeholders to address the growing challenge of substance abuse, particularly among young people.
Speaking at the event held at the Agency’s headquarters in Kano, the Head of the Kano State Civil Service, Hajiya Bilkisu Shehu Maimota, commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for what she described as remarkable achievements in the health sector over the past three years. She said the administration has strengthened healthcare delivery through improved access to quality medicines, enhanced health infrastructure and people-oriented policies.
Maimota described drug abuse as one of the greatest threats to public health and social development, warning that its consequences extend beyond individuals to families, schools, workplaces and communities. She stressed that the rising menace demands urgent and sustained action to protect the future of the state’s youth.
According to her, combating drug abuse cannot be left to government agencies alone but requires the collective efforts of parents, religious and traditional leaders, healthcare professionals, educational institutions, security agencies, civil society organisations and community members. She identified public enlightenment, prevention, rehabilitation and effective regulation as key strategies for addressing the challenge.
The Head of Service also praised the participation of experts from the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital and the Islamic scholarly community, noting that their diverse perspectives would strengthen public understanding of the causes, consequences and prevention of drug abuse.
She urged participants, particularly young people, to carefully reflect on the presentations and become ambassadors against substance abuse in their homes, schools and communities. Maimota further commended the management and staff of DMCSA for combining its mandate of ensuring the availability of safe and affordable medicines with sustained public health advocacy.
Earlier, the Director General of DMCSA, Pharm. Gali Sule, said the lecture formed part of activities marking three years of impactful service under the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. He explained that while the Agency had made significant progress in ensuring the supply of quality medicines to public health facilities, promoting their safe and responsible use remained equally important.
Pharm. Sule reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to supporting government efforts aimed at eliminating counterfeit medicines, drug misuse and substance abuse through advocacy, strategic partnerships and continuous stakeholder engagement. He stressed that the fight against drug abuse requires the active participation of health institutions, regulatory agencies, parents, schools, religious leaders and communities.
During the lecture, the Kano State Coordinator of NAFDAC, Alhaji Kasim Ibrahim, educated participants on the dangers of substandard and falsified medicines, urging members of the public to purchase drugs only from approved and licensed sources to safeguard their health.
Other presentations included a paper by Chief Superintendent of Narcotics Zubair Rabiu of the NDLEA on the growing menace of drug abuse among youths, while Dr. Aminu Shehu of the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Dawanau, examined the devastating mental and physical health consequences of substance abuse and emphasised the importance of early intervention and treatment.
The event concluded with a presentation by Sheikh Nura Adam Galadanchi of Jama’atul Tajdidul Islam, who highlighted the Islamic perspective on drug abuse and the role of moral values, family upbringing and religious teachings in preventing substance abuse. The anniversary lecture formed part of DMCSA’s broader efforts to celebrate three years of reforms while strengthening public awareness and advancing a healthier, safer and more productive Kano State.
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