Governor of Kano State Umar Ganduje, Has Proven a point as he set ablaze illegal and fake drugs worth over N380 Million.
The observation was made by NDLEA Commandant, Kano office, Dr Ibrahim Abdul, who made this known during a destruction exercise of expired/adulterated packaged food and illicit drugs worth over N380 Million, which took place at NDLEA office Airport road, Tuesday, by governor Ganduje.
In his remarks governor Ganduje said his administration attaches importance to the fight against drug abuse in a briefing he said;
“That was why I directed that all political appointees must go through drug test. All my Commissioners, Permanent Secretaries, Advisers, Heads of Agencies, among others, were tested. NDLEA is here to testify that.”
“Because we are determined in this fight, that is why we said we must institutionalise the effort. A Bill is before the State Assembly on Drug Administration Agency. We want have strong institution for that. But then we are not usurping the responsibilities of other federal agencies saddled with this responsibility.
We are only complimenting their efforts. That is why, when established, the Agency would work hand in hand with the federal agencies to achieve drug-free society,”
While calling on all the agencies responsible for the fight against drug abuse, to partner with each other, he said
“Working together as a team is necessary for the success of the effort. All security agencies should also work closely with other agencies to see that we achieve this in our state and the nation in general.”
On the relocation of drug sellers from Sabon Gari to the newly established, under construction, Dangwauro World Market, he strongly warned that, “All drug marketers from Sabon Gari must relocate to the new market. Which satisfies the federal government policy on open market for drugs.”
In further statement Ganduje said he would not take any complaint on trivialities and anyone with complaint should come to his office and report. He further warned that unnecessary complaint on trivial issues like the building is not fit for one’s business and other such issues, would not be tolerated.
He Said:
If you have any issue come to my office and I will call on all the stakeholders and discuss it. This is a very strong warning I am putting forth!
Governor Ganduje also commended all the agencies responsible for the fight against drug abuse, together with all the security agencies and state Agencies like Hisbah, Kano Road Traffic Agency (KAROTA) amongst others.
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