Kano DMCSA Conducts Q4 Quarterly Review Meeting, Records Major Financial Milestone

By Farouk Isa Musa 

The Kano State Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency (DMCSA) has successfully paid over N1.13 billion out of N1.17 billion inherited debt.

The Director General of DMCSA Pharm. Gali Sule disclosed this while speaking during the Fourth Quarter (Q4) 2025 Quarterly Review Meeting, describing the achievement as a major step toward restoring financial stability at the agency and improving healthcare delivery in the state.

"I am happy to inform this meeting that out of N1.178 billion inherited debt, the agency has paid N1.132 billion,. The remaining outstanding balance is N46 million," he said..

Pharm. Gali Sule emphasized that the clearance of the inherited liabilities reflects the agency’s commitment to prudent financial management, transparency, and accountability. He added that the achievement was made possible through strategic planning, effective stakeholder engagement, and strict adherence to debt sustainability frameworks.

The Director General further noted that the period under review marks a significant milestone in the agency’s ongoing efforts to strengthen fiscal discipline and financial sustainability in the state

Another notable achievement recorded, according to him, is the increased of the fund value of the agency from N102 negative balance to N532 million, listing other major achievements including institutionalizing of quarterly stock counts from bi-annual, increased in transparency and accountability in operations of the agency, among others.

In his address, the Honourable Commissioner for Health Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf commended the Director General, his management team and the entire staff of DMCSA for their dedication and professionalism, urging them to sustain the momentum and continue supporting the state government’s vision of sound financial governance.

Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf reiterated the commitment of the Kano State Government, under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, to ensure transparency and accountability, with a view to revolutionize the entire health sector across the state.

Conducted on Thursday at the conference hall of DMCSA, the quarterly review meeting provided an opportunity to assess the agency’s performance in Q4, review ongoing projects, evaluate challenges, and outline strategies for improved service delivery in the coming quarters.