Umar Idris Shuaibu, Kano
The newly appointed Executive Secretary of the Kano State Consumer Protection Council (KSCPC) and other council members have been urged to prioritize public service over personal gain and ensure consumer safety across the state.
The Director-General of the Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency (DMCSA), Pharm. Gali Sule, gave this charge on Monday while addressing the appointees as they assumed office, accompanied by friends and well-wishers.
Pharm. Sule advised them to uphold dedication, honesty, and integrity in their duties, emphasizing that their actions would significantly impact the lives of Kano residents.
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As a former Executive Secretary of KSCPC (2014–2017), he encouraged the new leadership to collaborate with relevant regulatory bodies, including the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN), and the State Ministry of Health, to strengthen consumer protection in Kano.
Expressing concern over ongoing violations of consumer rights, the DG assured the public that the newly constituted council, which includes representatives from the business community, would work diligently to safeguard their interests.
In his remarks, the new Executive Secretary of the Council, Alhaji Zangina Jafaru, solicited the cooperation and support of all staff and stakeholders. He warned that business would not continue as usual under his leadership, signaling a commitment to reforms.
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Speaking on behalf of the appointees, Honorable Ibrahim Ahmad Gama (Lugard) and Hajiya Sadiya Umar Bichi expressed gratitude to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for entrusting them with the responsibility. They pledged to work tirelessly to achieve the council’s objectives.
The newly appointed council members include:
- Hon. Ibrahim Ahmad Gama – Member representing Kano Central
- Hajiya Sadiya Umar Bichi – Member representing Kano North
- Alhaji Hussaini Bello Gidado – Member representing Kano South
- Alhaji Munzali Abubakar – Representative of Business Community I (Kantin Kwari Market)
- Ali Muhammad Adakawa – Representative of Business Community II (Kwanar Singa)
- Alhaji Ahmed Isah Chedi – Representative of Business Community III (Dawanau Market)
- Sani Gambo – Representative of Business Community IV (Abubakar Rimi Market)
- Halima Yahuza Ahmad – Representative of the Ministry of Justice
- Prof. Salisu Ibrahim Ahmad – Representative of the Ministry of Health
- Aminu Gidado Yusha’u – Representative of the Ministry of Environment
- Bashir Shehu Gezawa – Representative of the Ministry for Local Government
- Maryam Halilu Haruna – Director Special Duties, Representative of the Ministry of Women Affairs
- Bashir Uba – Director Investment, Representative of the Ministry of Investment/Commerce
- Faisal Mahmud – Representative of the Ministry of Transportation
- Umar Zubairu – Representative of the Special Service Directorate
- Shamsu Jibrin – Secretary/Legal Adviser
This was contained in a statement signed by Farouk Isa Musa, PRO of DMCSA, and sent to Good Evening Nigeria.