“Kano State to Embark on Drug Manufacturing through Unlocking Value Chain ”Pharmacist Ghali Sule DMCSA
By Ayeeshat J Ahmad Kano
The Director-General of the Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency (DMCSA), Pharmacist Ghali Sule, has announced that Kano State is on the cusp of manufacturing its own drugs, a development that will not only benefit the state but the entire Neighboring state and the country at large.
Speaking at the celebration of his two-year anniversary in office, Sule expressed his excitement about the prospect of unlocking the value chain in drug production.
Under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, Sule said the agency has made significant strides in improving drug supply and accessibility in the state.
Ghali Sule highlighted the agency’s achievements, noting that when they took over in 2023, the agency was only able to supply 30% of the state’s drug needs. However, as of June 2025, they have increased the supply to 97%.
“We have enough qualitative and affordable drugs for the state,” he said.
DG also lamented the agency’s financial struggles in 2023, which included a zero-capital budget and a debt of over N1.1 billion. However, under his leadership, they have managed to settle about 81% of the debt and secured a capital allocation of N300 million.
Sule credited the success of the agency with the support of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf,and Commissioner Of Health Dr Abubakar Labaran Yusif,who facilitated the construction of a warehouse and the initiation of a laboratory for testing medical and drugs.
The Permanent Secretary of the State Ministry of Health, Dr. Aminu Bashir, represented the Honorable Commissioner of Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, praised the agency’s database management system. He also commended Sule for his hard work and dedication.
The celebration, which took place at the agency’s headquarters, was attended by several dignitaries from sister agencies under the Ministry of Health, including Dr. Fatima Zaharadin executive secretary of KHATFUND and Prof. Muhammad Abbas Director General KNCDC, among others.