Writing By Khadijah Aliyu ; Editing By Godwin Duru
The Kano State Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency (DMCSA) has held a formal Tender Bid Opening reinforcing its commitment to transparency, accountability, and fair procurement practices in the state’s pharmaceutical supply chain.
The event, marked a critical stage in the procurement process for the supply of drugs and other health commodities for the 2026 fiscal year.
Representatives from bidding companies, civil society groups, and key government stakeholders attended to witness the transparent opening of bids.
In his remarks, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, represented by the Permanent Secretary, Mallam Aminu Bashir, emphasized that the process was guided by due process and procurement regulations.
“This tender opening ceremony is a testament to our ongoing dedication to integrity and fairness. By making the process open and participatory, we ensure public trust and efficient service delivery in the health sector,”.
Delivering his welcome address, the Director-General of DMCSA, Gali Sule, reassured Kano residents of the agency’s resolve to maintain transparency and efficiency, stressing the importance of reliable access to quality, affordable medicines in achieving public health goals.
Highlighting the agency’s progress, Sule revealed that about ₦950 million out of ₦1.2 billion inherited debt had been settled, while the agency’s capital base had improved from a negative ₦102 million to nearly ₦350 million as of June this year.
He also expressed optimism that with the successful completion of this year’s tender process, all health facilities across Kano State would be incorporated into the Drug Revolving Fund (DRF) scheme.
Sule commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and development partners for their continuous support in strengthening healthcare delivery in the state.
During the ceremony, bids covering essential medicines, laboratory supplies, and medical consumables were publicly opened, read aloud, and documented in the presence of all stakeholders, ensuring compliance with procurement laws and a level playing field for all bidders.
The agency noted that the next stage of the process will involve a technical and financial evaluation of the bids, after which only responsive and qualified suppliers will be awarded contracts based strictly on merit and compliance with specifications.
Rel/Khadijah Aliyu
