Task Force Inaugurates Nine C’ttes To Intensify Fight Against Drug Abuse, Trafficking

The Chairman of the Multi-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse and Trafficking, Muhyi Magaji Rimin Gado Esq, has inaugurated nine subcommittees charged with strengthening the fight against drug abuse and trafficking in Kano State.

The inauguration took place on Friday, August 21, 2026, with the Chairman charging members of the committees to demonstrate greater commitment, dedication and determination in the discharge of their responsibilities.

Muhyi Magaji reminded the sub-committee members of the enormity of the task before them, stressing that the success of the Task Force would depend largely on the seriousness and commitment with which each committee approaches its assignment.

He urged members to redouble their efforts, work collectively and remain focused on the objectives of the Task Force, noting that the fight against drug abuse and trafficking requires 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 tackling the various dimensions of the drug problem, while ensuring 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.

The structure also provides for coordinated responsibilities across the various areas of intervention.

The Chairman urged the members to see their appointments as a call to service rather than merely an assignment, stressing that the responsibilities placed before them demand discipline, professionalism and a strong commitment to the collective interest.

He further encouraged the committees to maintain effective collaboration and ensure that their activities translate into concrete results in the ongoing campaign against drug abuse and trafficking.

The inauguration marks another step in the efforts of the Multi-Agency Task Force to strengthen institutional coordination and broaden the response to drug-related challenges, with the committees expected to contribute their expertise towards building a more effective and sustainable anti-drug campaign.