Kano Task Force inaugurates nine committees to intensify fight against drug abuse, trafficking
Kola Oyelere Kano
The Chairman of the Multi-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse and Trafficking (MATFDAT), Muhyi Magaji Rimin Gado, has inaugurated nine subcommittees to strengthen the fight against drug abuse and trafficking in Kano State.
The committees were inaugurated on Friday, August 21, 2026, with the chairman charging members to demonstrate greater commitment, dedication and determination in the discharge of their responsibilities.
Rimin Gado stressed that the task before the committees was enormous, noting that the success of the Multi-Agency Task Force would largely depend on the seriousness and commitment with which members approached their assignments.
He urged the members to redouble their efforts, work collectively and remain focused on the objectives of the task force, stressing that tackling drug abuse and trafficking required sustained commitment, effective coordination and a shared sense of responsibility.
According to him, the committees were established to provide a more coordinated and specialised approach to addressing the various dimensions of the drug problem and to ensure that relevant stakeholders work together towards achieving lasting results.
The nine committees inaugurated are Finance, Media and Publicity; Advocacy and Sensitisation; Licences, Inventory and Verification; Compliance, Inspection and Electronic Tracking; Monitoring and Implementation; Intelligence; Reformative and Traditional Council; and Anti-Drug Coordination Committee.
This was contained in a statement signed by Lamara Garba, mnipr
Member, Media and Publicity Committee, (MATFDAT)a copy made available to press in Kano
The chairman urged members to regard their appointments as a call to service rather than merely an assignment, saying the responsibilities entrusted to them required discipline, professionalism and commitment to the collective interest.
He also called for effective collaboration among the committees and urged them to ensure that their activities translated into concrete results in the ongoing campaign against drug abuse and trafficking.
The inauguration, he said, marked another step towards strengthening institutional coordination and broadening the response to drug-related challenges in the state.
He expressed confidence that the committees would deploy their expertise and collective efforts towards building a more effective and sustainable campaign against drug abuse and trafficking in Kano State.