Kano State Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency - DMCSA

04/08/2026

DG DMCSA RECEIVES DAKATA PATRIOTS ON COURTESY VISIT, PLEDGES COLLABORATION TO STRENGTHEN HEALTHCARE DELIVERY

The Director General of the Kano State Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency (DMCSA), Pharm. Gali Sule, on Tuesday received the executive members of Dakata Patriots on a courtesy visit to his office.

While welcoming the delegation, the Director General gave an overview of the Agency's mandate, evolution, and core activities, highlighting the remarkable achievements recorded by the Agency under the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf over the past three years. He emphasized the government's commitment to improving access to quality healthcare through strengthened pharmaceutical supply chain management and other strategic interventions.

Pharm. Gali Sule reaffirmed the Agency's readiness to collaborate with community-based associations and other relevant stakeholders in advancing healthcare service delivery and promoting healthier communities across State.

Earlier, the Chairman of Dakata Patriots, Ibrahim Isyaku, stated that the purpose of the visit was to formally introduce the association to the Agency and explore areas of mutual collaboration.

He explained that Dakata Patriots is a community-based organization established six years ago and has remained actively engaged in humanitarian and community development initiatives. According to him, the association organizes medical outreach programmes, supports orphans and out-of-school children to return to school, and conducts public enlightenment campaigns aimed at combating drug abuse and other social vices.

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The DG Pharm. Gali Sule is currently chairing a general staff meeting to discuss issues bordering on day-to-day work, challenges, and the way forward.

In attendance include all members of the management team, including Director Admin and General Services Haj. Aisha Abubakar Magashi, Director Drugs and Supply Pharm. Salisu Hashim Muhammad, Head of Account Adamu Sulaiman Abdullahi, and Head of Internal Audit Hadiza Ado Muhammad.

Other members of the management present are Principal Store Officer Muhammad Lawan Hassan, Fleet Manager Garba Abubakar Ibrahim, HOD Drugs Pharm. Safiya A. Shehu, among others.

04/08/2026

KANO STATE HEALTH TRUST FUND

PRESS RELEASE

KHETFUND CONFIRMS PROGRESS OF STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS AT BEBEJI GENERAL HOSPITAL THROUGH POST-IMPLEMENTATION ASSESSMENT

The State Health Trust Fund (KHETFUND) has conducted a post-funding verification exercise at Bebeji General Hospital to assess the implementation and impact of two critical healthcare interventions executed under the Fund's 2026 Regular Interventions Programme.

The verification exercise, held on Wednesday, 29th July, 2026, was led by the Director of Special Duties, Hamisu Abubakar, who headed the delegation to the facility.

The interventions verified include the installation of a solar power system valued at N69,739,240.00 and the procurement of essential medical equipment worth N14,496,231.00, bringing the total value of the interventions to N84,235,471.00. The funds for both interventions were disbursed on 14th April, 2026.

Speaking on behalf of the Executive Secretary of KHETFUND Dr. Fatima Usman Zahraddeen during the exercise, the Director Special Duties explained that the verification forms part of KHETFUND's commitment to ensuring that public funds are judiciously utilized and that all funded interventions are executed in line with approved specifications and expected standards.

He noted that the post-funding verification exercise is a vital accountability mechanism aimed at evaluating project implementation, promoting transparency, and ensuring that the interventions deliver the intended benefits to healthcare facilities and the communities they serve.

According to him, the installation of solar power is expected to provide a reliable and sustainable electricity supply for uninterrupted healthcare services, while the newly procured medical equipment will strengthen the hospital's diagnostic and treatment capacity, ultimately improving the quality of patient care.

The hospital management expressed appreciation to KHETFUND for the interventions, describing them as timely investments that have significantly enhanced service delivery within the facility. They reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining the equipment and ensuring the judicious utilization of the resources for the benefit of patients.

The verification exercise underscores KHETFUND's unwavering dedication to strengthening healthcare infrastructure across Kano State through strategic investments, continuous monitoring, and effective stewardship of public resources, in line with the healthcare transformation agenda of the Kano State Government, under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.

Signed:
Farouk Isa Musa
For: ES KHETFUND
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DG DMCSA Pharm Gali Sule and his team set to receive H.E. Gov. Abba Kabir Yusuf at Hasiya Bayero Paediatric Hospital.

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DG DMCSA Pharm Gali Sule and his team set to receive H.E. Gov. Abba Kabir Yusuf at Hasiya Bayero Paediatric Hospital.

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Hasiya Bayero Paediatric Hospital