By Shafi’u Yahaya
The Chairman of the Patients Medicine Chemist Vendors Association, Kano State, Comrade Aminu Hikima, has expressed appreciation to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and the Chairman of the Kano State Committee on Illicit Drug Elimination, Barr. Muhuyi Magaji Rimingado, for their efforts to combat drug abuse and the illegal sale of narcotics in the state.
Hikima disclosed this while speaking to journalists shortly after a one-day sensitisation workshop organised by his association in collaboration with the Kano State Government through the Committee on Illicit Drug Elimination.
The workshop, held last Saturday at the Coronation Hall, Government House, Kano, was aimed at mobilising members of the association and sensitising them to the dangers of the illegal sale of narcotic drugs.
According to Hikima, members of the association who participated in the workshop gained valuable knowledge about the adverse effects of selling narcotic drugs and the importance of responsible medicine distribution.
He said the training had increased their awareness and understanding of the need to prevent the illegal sale of drugs and protect the health of the public, particularly young people.
Hikima also expressed satisfaction with the certificates awarded to participants, describing the workshop as beneficial to members of the association.
He appreciated the organisers for providing participants with meals and ensuring their comfort throughout the programme.
The association chairman commended Muhuyi Magaji Rimingado and his committee for recognising the Patients Medicine Chemist Vendors Association, Kano State, and involving its members in the campaign against illicit drugs.
He also expressed appreciation to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for his administration’s efforts to eliminate narcotic drugs and illicit alcohol consumption among youths in Kano State.
Hikima said the association was proud of the governor’s commitment to addressing drug abuse and pledged its support for initiatives aimed at protecting young people and promoting public health.
He prayed for Allah’s continued guidance and blessings upon the governor and the committee chairman, saying their efforts deserved commendation.
The workshop forms part of ongoing efforts by the Kano State Government to mobilise stakeholders and strengthen public awareness against drug abuse, illicit drug trafficking and the illegal sale of narcotic substances.
