The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II has charged district, village and ward heads across the 44 local government areas to support the ongoing fight against drug abuse in the state.
The monarch represented by the Dankadan Kano and District Head of Shanono, Dr. Bashir Mohammad, made the call at the opening ceremony of a three-day stakeholders summit on drug abuse held at the Coronation Hall, Government House Kano, on Tuesday.
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He said the call was necessary because drug abuse is not merely a social problem but a direct assault on the dignity of Kano people, the strength of families, and the moral fabric that has sustained Kano for centuries.
“Drug abuse is not merely a social problem; it is a direct assault on the dignity of our society, the strength of our families, and the moral fabric that has sustained Kano for centuries.
“When a young person is lost to drugs- a lineage, a dream, and a future are destroyed. As custodians of our culture and conscience, we must rise with a collective resolve that is firm, compassionate, and unyielding.
“We must also remind ourselves that our forefathers built systems of accountability, moral upbringing, mentorship, and communal responsibility. Every elder was a moral compass. Every palace, mosque, and family compound served as a centre for discipline, wisdom, and rehabilitation, “ he said.
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According to him, “We must bring back these values– not as relics of the past, but as tools for building a safer, and more resilient Kano”.
The monarch reaffirmed the unwavering support of the Kano Emirate council to ensure that the fight against drug abuse especially among youth is won.
“We will continue to lend our voices, our platforms , and our leadership to ensure that this fight is won, and that the youth of Kano find purpose, discipline, and dignity once again,” he said.
He said the summit themed, “Strength in Unity”, Advancing Collective Action Against Drug Abuse in Kano State”, was timely as no single institution could win this battle alone– it requires a fusion of security intelligence, public enlightenment, community discipline, medical support, religious guidance, and revival of our traditional values that once made drug abuse unthinkable in our communities.
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In her remarks, the Coordinator, Kano Reformative Centre, Cherly Aminta Kwagga said the summit was designed to confront one of the greatest challenges affecting the state- drug abuse.
She said the mission of the centre goes beyond awareness – it extends into rehabilitation, reintegration, advocacy, and community transformation.
