Kaduna State Bureau for Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment

05/02/2026

In a landmark move for healthcare in Nigeria, the Kaduna State Government has inaugurated a Technical Committee to integrate mental health services into the State’s Basic Minimum Package of Health Services, making Kaduna the first state to legally and financially embed mental health care into its primary healthcare system through its contributory health insurance scheme.

The Kaduna state government has inaugurated a technical committee to integrate mental health services into the state’s basic…

29/01/2026

Earlier today the Hon.Chairman of Zaria Local Government Council Engr. Jamil Ahmad Mohammad handed over a Facility to KADSAMHSA for use as a Community Prevention Centre for Children and Adolescents in the Tudun Wada area of Zaria. In response, Alh.Yusuf Anchau who led the KADSAMHSA team assured the Chairman that Community Engagement and other necessary activities to fully operationalize the Center will commence immediately while thanking the Chairman for his continued support of the work of the Agency!

26/01/2026

Earlier this morning, the Director General of KADSAMHSA received a courtesy visit and Award Presentation from the Inter-Religious Youth Affairs for Peace and Unity (IRYAFPU). The award was presented in recognition of his exceptional commitment to the principles of peace, fairness, and justice, as well as his unwavering dedication to the fight against drug abuse and the promotion of preventive measures among youths in society.

In his response, the Director General expressed his appreciation for the honour, noting that the achievement was not his alone but a collective effort of the dedicated management and staff of the Agency, who remain committed to ensuring that young people in Kaduna State are positively engaged and equipped with the right attitudes to resist drug-related challenges.

23/01/2026

KADSAMHSA continues to expand its prevention and rehabilitation through engagement and empowerment initiatives. Yesterday, the Director General of KADSAMHSA hosted the Managing Director of the Kaduna Mining Development Company at the Kawo Community Center for Children and Adolescents.
​The visit focused on assessing the achievements of the current jewelry-making cohort as the trainees approach the conclusion of their program. Impressed by the skills acquired by the beneficiaries, the MD of the Kaduna Mining Development Company restated his committment to partnership with the Agency and working together to scale up this intervention, leveraging Kaduna State’s rich ecosystem of jewelry and precious stones to provide thousands of youth with a constructive path to livelihood. This initiative is a direct implementation of the Governor's roadmap for sustainable human capital development.

Senator Uba Sani
Shuaibu SK Bello
Joseph Ike
Kaduna Mining Development Company

20/01/2026

Key Staff from the KADSAMHSA Treatment and Recovery Centers and FNPH DATER Unit are part of the ongoing 1-Week Capacity Development Workshop on Effective Operations of Modified Therapeutic Communities. The training ensures that Kaduna State maintains the highest standards of service delivery in substance abuse and mental health services!!

Senator Uba Sani
Joseph Ike
Federal NeuroPsychiatric Hospital, Barnawa, Kaduna
UNODC - United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

14/01/2026

Participants at the Kawo Center engaged in a hands-on jewelry-making session where they learned to create intricate designs using wire, beads, and gemstones. The interactive nature of the session fostered enthusiasm, creativity, and active participation among the learners, making the learning experience both engaging and impactful.

Senator Uba Sani
Joseph Ike
Kaduna State Universal Basic Education Board - SUBEB
UNICEF Nigeria

08/01/2026

Earlier today, the Director General welcomed the group of artists set to pilot the "Art for Resilience" Programme for children and adolescents. The program would explore using Visual art as a medium to develop critical life skills like emotional expression, life skills, connectedness, and team work in children and adolescents aged 11-17. The pilot program is set to kick off at the KADSAMHSA Community Centers in Feb. and is in partnership with the Ministry of Health, UNODC and WHO Art In Health Unit.

Senator Uba Sani
Joseph Ike
UNODC - United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
World Health Organization (WHO)
Kaduna State Ministry of Health

07/01/2026

Teams from RUWASSA visited our community facilities for technical assessments prior as part of plans to improve and expand the WASH capacity of the facilities to serve their respective communities as well as the Centers. A testament to interagency collaboration for the well-being of our communities!

05/01/2026

In line with his administrative drive towards community development and security, His Excellency, Senator Dr. Uba Sani, was represented by the Director General of KADSAMHSA at the recent Kawo Day Celebration, where he joined other high-ranking government officials to deliberate on strategies aimed at strengthening security and advancing sustainable community development.

Senator Uba Sani
Joseph Ike

31/12/2025

Happy Birthday to the People’s Governor. May God grant you long life, sound health, and renewed strength to continue serving the people with excellence.

25/12/2025

The Director General and the Management Team extend warm Christmas wishes to you and your loved ones. May this season bring joy, peace, and renewed hope.

17/12/2025

Key stakeholders from Kaduna State are present at the ongoing UNODC Quality Assurance for Drug Use Disorder Treatment Systems Capacity Building and Strategic Planning Meeting.