The Honourable Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Chief Felix Tangwami, on Thursday, undertook an inspection visit to the Adamawa State Health Supplies Management Agency (ADSHSuMA) in Yola to assess the progress of ongoing Warehouse Optimization Works aimed at enhancing the functionality and operational efficiency of the Agency’s facilities.
The projects under inspection include the construction of a loading and offloading bay, installation of a Dampalon cover for exposed doors, replacement of the existing epoxy floor with terrazzo flooring, as well as the procurement and installation of modern warehouse equipment such as an Electric Stacker, Industrial Hydraulic Hand Pallet Truck, Plastic Pallets, and Digital Bluetooth Temperature and Humidity Meters.
These developments are part of the Agency’s continuous efforts to ensure that the newly built pharm-grade warehouse, constructed by the Global Fund with State counterpart funding support operates inline with international standards for pharmaceutical storage, safety, and distribution.
Receiving the Honourable Commissioner, the Executive Secretary of the Agency, Pharmacist Dauda Teri kwaghe, appreciated the visit and the Ministry’s consistent supervision. He explained that the ongoing improvements are critical for ensuring a safe, efficient, and climate-controlled environment for handling medical commodities. According to him, the upgrades will further strengthen the Agency’s capacity to deliver timely and quality health commodities to healthcare facilities across the state.
In his remarks, Chief Tangwami commended the Agency’s management and staff for their dedication and professionalism, noting that the State Government remains fully committed to supporting projects that reinforce the healthcare delivery chain.
“Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri’s administration places high priority on the health sector, and what we see here today is evidence of that commitment. The Adamawa State Health Supply Management Agency is a vital link in ensuring that quality medicines reach every hospital and clinic, and these ongoing upgrades will make that process even more efficient and reliable”
Tangwami, added
He further urged the contractors to maintain high construction standards and complete the projects within the agreed timeframe, assuring them of the Ministry’s continuous oversight and collaboration to ensure sustainability.
The inspection visit was attended by top officials and senior management staff of the Agency.
Abubakar Mohammed
Head of Information Unit
SMOH, Yola.
October 23rd 2025.