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PLATEAU STATE DRUGS AND MEDICAL COMMODITIES MANAGEMENT AGENCY - DMCMA, No 60, Murtala Mohammed Way, Jos (2026)

06/10/2026

PLATEAU GOVERNMENT URGES RESIDENTS TO VERIFY FOOD, WATER, DRUGS AND COSMETICS

The Plateau State Government has urged residents to exercise caution when purchasing food, water, drugs, cosmetics and other regulated products, as part of efforts to protect the public from potentially substandard, unregistered or unsafe products.

The government noted that unscrupulous individuals may compromise the quality and safety of products offered to members of the public, stressing the need for consumers to remain vigilant and make informed choices.

To strengthen consumer protection, an information and verification center has been established at the Plateau State Drugs and Medical Commodities Management Agency (PS-DMCMA), where members of the public can make enquiries and verify whether products are duly registered with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC).

The Director-General of PS-DMCMA, Pharm. Kim Jerry Bot, said the initiative was part of the Agency's commitment to protecting public health and ensuring that residents have access to quality-assured medicines and other regulated products.
He urged members of the public to be more vigilant when purchasing such products, stressing that consumers should not hesitate to seek verification whenever they have doubts about the authenticity or registration status of a product.

According to him, “the protection of public health is a collective responsibility, and members of the public have an important role to play by ensuring that the products they purchase are safe, genuine and duly registered.”

Members of the public can contact the information and verification center on 08129999249 for product verification and enquiries.

The government further stated that appropriate sanctions are provided under relevant regulations for individuals found culpable of offences relating to the production, distribution or sale of unsafe or unregistered products, and such measures will be enforced accordingly.

Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang Esq, consistently emphasized the importance of protecting the health and wellbeing of citizens, while promoting measures that guarantee access to safe and quality products across the State.

Residents are therefore encouraged to verify before they buy, remain vigilant, and promptly report suspected unregistered, substandard or unsafe products to the appropriate authorities.

Protecting public health is a collective responsibility.

03/10/2026

QUALITY CONCERNS ON FOOD, WATER, DRUGS AND COSMETICS ACROSS PLATEAU STATE

03.10.2026

Please be mindful of the products you purchase in the market, particularly food, water, drugs, and cosmetics.

There are concerns about unscrupulous individuals who may compromise the quality and safety of products offered to the public.

To help protect consumers, an information centre has been established at PLA-DMCMA, where members of the public can verify whether a product is duly enlisted with NAFDAC.

📞 Verification/Enquiries: 08129999249

Appropriate sanctions for individuals found culpable have also been clearly outlined and will be applied in accordance with the relevant regulations.

Let us all remain vigilant and make informed choices.

It is well with us all.

01/10/2026

CELEBRATING NIGERIA AT 66

As our dear nation, Nigeria, celebrates 66 years of independence, the Director General, Management, and Staff of the Plateau State Drugs and Medical Commodities Management Agency, PS-DMCMA, Jos, warmly felicitate with His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR; His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Plateau State, Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang Esq; and all Nigerians.

Today, we celebrate the strength, resilience, unity, and diversity that make Nigeria great.

At PS-DMCMA, we remain committed to supporting a healthier and more resilient Nigeria through improved access to quality-assured medicines, stronger drug supply systems, modern healthcare infrastructure, and support for maternal and child healthcare.

As we celebrate, let us continue to uphold patriotism, peaceful coexistence, innovation, and collective responsibility as we work together towards a stronger and healthier Nigeria.

From all of us at the Plateau State Drugs and Medical Commodities Management Agency, PS-DMCMA, Jos,

we wish Nigerians at home and abroad a...
Happy 66th Independence Anniversary!

Long live the Federal Republic of Nigeria!

Signed:
Pharm. Kim Jerry Bot
Director General
Plateau State Drugs and Medical Commodities Management Agency (PS-DMCMA)

25/09/2026

💊 HAPPY WORLD PHARMACISTS DAY 2026! 💊

Today, the Plateau State Drugs and Medical Commodities Management Agency (PS-DMCMA) joins the global community in celebrating pharmacists and recognising their invaluable contributions to healthcare delivery.

Pharmacists play a vital role in ensuring the availability, quality, safety and rational use of medicines, while supporting patients, healthcare professionals and health systems to achieve better health outcomes.

At PS-DMCMA, we proudly celebrate our dedicated pharmacists and all pharmacy professionals whose expertise, commitment and professionalism continue to strengthen the State’s medicines and medical commodities supply chain.

Your work—from quality assurance and warehousing to procurement, distribution, drug information and patient-centred care—is essential to ensuring that quality medicines reach those who need them, when they need them.

We appreciate your service, sacrifice and commitment to protecting lives and advancing healthcare in Plateau State.

Happy World Pharmacists Day to all pharmacists!

Pharm. Kim Jerry Bot
Director General
Plateau State Drugs And Medical Commodities Management
( PS-DMCMA)

10/09/2026

TWO YEARS OF IMPACT: PS-DMCMA’S PHARMA-GRADE WAREHOUSE STRENGTHENS MEDICINES MANAGEMENT IN PLATEAU

Two years after the commissioning of its state-of-the-art Pharma-grade Warehouse by the Executive Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, the Plateau State Drugs and Medical Commodities Management Agency (PS-DMCMA) continues to record significant improvements in the storage, management and distribution of medicines and medical commodities across the state.

The Pharma-grade Warehouse, commissioned in 10th September, 2024, marked a major milestone in the state’s efforts to strengthen its health commodity supply chain and ensure that essential medicines and medical commodities are stored under appropriate conditions before distribution to health facilities.

The facility has significantly enhanced the Agency’s capacity to maintain quality standards in the storage of medicines and medical commodities, while supporting more efficient distribution to public health facilities across the 17 Local Government Areas of Plateau State.

Since the commissioning of the facility, the Agency has continued to leverage the improved infrastructure to strengthen commodity management, reduce losses associated with poor storage conditions and improve the availability of essential medicines and medical supplies within the public health system.

The warehouse is equipped to support proper pharmaceutical storage, including appropriate environmental conditions and systems designed to safeguard the quality and integrity of health commodities from the point of receipt to distribution.

The development is part of the broader reforms and revitalization of PSDMCMA by the Caleb Manasseh Caleb Mutfwangwang Administration, aimed at building a more responsive, efficient and sustainable medicines supply chain for Plateau State.

Speaking on the significance of the milestone, the Director-General said the warehouse represents more than physical infrastructure, describing it as an important component of the state’s commitment to improving access to quality-assured medicines and strengthening healthcare delivery.

He noted that the Agency remains committed to sustaining the gains recorded over the past two years while continuously improving its systems, infrastructure and service delivery.

As PS-DMCMA marks two years of the Pharma-grade Warehouse, the milestone provides an opportunity to reflect on the progress made and reaffirm the Agency’s commitment to ensuring that quality medicines and medical commodities reach the people of Plateau State safely, efficiently and when needed.

The Agency appreciates the visionary leadership and support of His Excellency, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, as well as its development partners and stakeholders whose contributions continue to support the strengthening of the state’s health commodity supply chain.

Plateau State Drugs and Medical Commodities Management Agency
Two Years of Better Storage. Better Supply. Better Healthcare.

28/08/2026

PS-DMCMA DG: MUTFWANG’S SUPPORT WILL STRENTHEN LOCAL DRUG MANUFACTURING IN PLATEAU

The Director-General of the Plateau State Drugs and Medical Commodities Management Agency (PS-DMCMA), Pharm. Kim Jerry Bot, has highlighted the Agency’s mandate and ongoing efforts to strengthen the state’s pharmaceutical supply chain, while reaffirming the commitment of the present administration to improving access to safe, quality and affordable medicines.

Pharm. Bot stated this recently while receiving a media team from Manari Television at his office in Jos.

The Director-General explained that PS-DMCMA was established by law and assented to on October 27, 2022, by the former Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Simon Bako Lalong
He, however, noted that the Agency became more operational and began to receive greater attention under the administration of the present Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang.

According to him, the present administration has provided renewed direction and support for the Agency to effectively discharge its statutory responsibilities and contribute meaningfully to healthcare delivery across the state.

Pharm. Bot explained that the Agency is responsible for the proper warehousing, management and distribution of medicines and other health commodities to healthcare facilities across Plateau State.

He added that the Agency also plays a critical role in maintaining an efficient and accountable pharmaceutical supply chain, ensuring that commodities are properly managed and utilised.

He further noted that the strengthened supply chain system has contributed to efforts to reduce the circulation of substandard and falsified medicines in the state, describing the progress as an important step towards protecting public health.

The Director-General expressed appreciation for the commitment of the present administration to the health sector, describing healthcare as one of the priorities of the Governor Mutfwang-led administration.

He disclosed that the Governor is also supporting moves to explore the potential of locally available medicinal plants for pharmaceutical production within the state. According to him, the initiative is aimed at promoting local drug manufacturing, strengthening the pharmaceutical sector and improving the state’s capacity to produce medicines locally.

Pharm. Bot said the Governor has consequently constituted and inaugurated a committee to oversee the initiative, with the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Nicholas Baamlong, serving as Chairman and the Director-General of PS-DMCMA as Secretary.

He explained that the committee comprises representatives from relevant government institutions, including the Ministries of Budget and Economic Planning, Justice, Finance and Women Affairs, as well as representatives of civil society organisations, religious bodies, traditional leaders and the traditional council, whose role as custodians of indigenous knowledge and natural resources would be valuable to the initiative.

While acknowledging that the Agency faces challenges, including security concerns, warehouse capacity, accessibility and delivery lead times, the Director-General said efforts were being made to address the challenges, including moves towards decentralising warehouse facilities to improve access and reduce the time required to deliver medicines and health commodities to healthcare facilities.

Pharm. Bot reaffirmed the Agency’s long-term vision of building a resilient and efficient pharmaceutical supply chain capable of achieving 100 per cent availability and coverage of essential medicines across Plateau State.

He stressed that the ultimate objective is to ensure that residents of Plateau State have access to safe, effective, quality and affordable medicines whenever and wherever they are needed.

The Director-General also reiterated his commitment to exploring opportunities within the pharmaceutical sector that could contribute to strengthening healthcare delivery and advancing the state’s health system.

18/08/2026

PS-DMCMA FLAGS OFF STEP-DOWN TRAINING ON NATIONAL HEALTHCARE WAREHOUSE S.O.P 2.0

The Plateau State Drugs and Medical Commodities Management Agency (PS-DMCMA) has commenced a state-level step-down training on the National Healthcare Warehouse Standard Operating Procedures (S.O.P) 2.0 for its technical staff.

The training, organised as part of efforts to strengthen staff capacity and improve healthcare warehouse operations in the state, brought together technical personnel and key stakeholders for presentations, practical discussions and experience sharing on modern warehouse management practices.

Declaring the training open, the Permanent Secretary, Plateau State Ministry of Health, Mr. Hosea Bitrus Keln, who represented the Honourable Commissioner for Health, commended the Director General and Management of PS-DMCMA for organising the capacity-building programme.

He described the training as an important initiative towards strengthening the capacity of personnel responsible for the management of healthcare commodities and encouraged participants to take full advantage of the opportunity.

The Permanent Secretary urged the participants to translate the knowledge acquired into improved practices in their respective areas of responsibility and ensure effective implementation of the revised Standard Operating Procedures.
He subsequently performed the official flag-off of the training.

Also present at the event was the Director of Pharmaceutical Services, Plateau State Ministry of Health, Pharm. Philomena Achwai, who contributed to the technical discussions and engagements during the training.

Earlier in his welcome address, the Director General of PS-DMCMA, Pharm. Kim Jerry Bot, welcomed guests, facilitators and participants to the training and acknowledged the support of the Management and staff of the Agency.

The Director General also expressed appreciation to the Executive Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, for his continued commitment to strengthening the health sector and improving healthcare delivery in the state.

He emphasised that continuous capacity building remains critical to achieving efficiency, accountability and adherence to standards in healthcare commodity management.
The training featured presentations by various facilitators on key areas of healthcare supply chain and warehouse management.

Topics covered included:
Health Supply Chain and the Role of the State Warehouse; Pharmaceutical-Grade Warehouse Concept; Good Storage Practices (GSP) and Good Distribution Practices (GDP); Critical Points in Warehouse Operations; Quality Assurance in Warehousing; Theory of Change in Warehouse Management; Warehouse Maturity Concept; and the S.O.P 2.0 Framework.

The sessions also provided participants with an opportunity to identify critical operational issues affecting warehouse management. While some of the issues were addressed immediately through technical clarification and discussion, others were documented for further consideration and appropriate action.

A major outcome of the training was the adoption of the National Healthcare Warehouse Standard Operating Procedures 2.0 by the Director General for immediate implementation within PS-DMCMA.

The adoption, communicated through the Director, Planning Research and Statistics (DPRS), Pharm. Lenka Musa Nenman, underscores the Agency's commitment to aligning its warehouse operations with national standards and best practices.

The implementation of S.O.P 2.0 is expected to further strengthen warehouse processes, improve quality assurance, enhance operational efficiency and contribute to the effective management and availability of healthcare commodities across Plateau State.

The training continues to reinforce PS-DMCMA's commitment to building a competent workforce and strengthening the state's healthcare supply chain system in support of improved healthcare supply chain system in support of improved healthcare delivery.

10/08/2026

KNCV SEEKS PS-DMCMA SUPPORT TO STRENGTHEN TB COMMODITY MANAGEMENT IN PLATEAU STATE

The Knowledge Network for Disease Control and Vigilance (KNCV) has paid a courtesy visit to the Plateau State Drugs and Medical Commodities Management Agency (PS-DMCMA), seeking strengthened collaboration in tuberculosis (TB) commodity management, capacity building and quality improvement in the state.

The visit, which brought together the KNCV delegation and the management team of PS-DMCMA, focused on strengthening advocacy and collaboration around the procurement, availability and distribution of essential TB commodities across Plateau State.
KNCV, a non-profit organization committed to the prevention and control of tuberculosis in Nigeria, commended PS-DMCMA for its support in the warehousing and distribution of TB commodities across the state.

The team particularly appreciated the Agency's efforts in ensuring that TB commodities are distributed across all 17 Local Government Areas (LGAs), noting that the effective warehousing and logistics system has significantly facilitated the implementation of their interventions and made their work more efficient.

The KNCV team further expressed its commitment to expanding its activities across the state, particularly in the areas of diagnostic support and human resource strengthening across the three tiers of healthcare delivery—tertiary, secondary and Primary Health Care (PHC) facilities.

However, the team identified some challenges currently affecting the effective implementation of TB interventions, including shortages of essential TB drugs, sputum collection cups, request forms and shifting/transfer forms.

The team appealed to the State Government, through the leadership of PS-DMCMA, to intervene by supporting the provision of the identified commodities and materials to address the existing gaps and ensure uninterrupted TB services across the state.
Responding, the Director-General of PS-DMCMA, Pharm. Kim Jerry Bot, assured the KNCV team of the Agency's full support and commitment to strengthening the TB program in Plateau State.

The Director-General expressed appreciation to His Excellency, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, Executive Governor of Plateau State, for his continued commitment to strengthening the state's healthcare system and for prioritizing healthcare delivery as a key component of his administration's development agenda.
He noted that the Governor's commitment and support have continued to provide the enabling environment for the Agency and other health-sector stakeholders to implement interventions aimed at improving access to quality healthcare services across the state.

Pharm. Bot stated that the State Government has continued to explore sustainable strategies towards strengthening the TB programme and ensuring that citizens, particularly those affected by tuberculosis, have access to quality and effective healthcare services.
He emphasised the government's commitment to ensuring the availability, accessibility and affordability of healthcare services for citizens across the state.

In response to the immediate concerns raised by the KNCV team, the Director-General directed that the requested commodities and materials be included in the list of TB commodities scheduled for procurement.

He noted that the directive was aimed at addressing identified commodity gaps and ensuring that healthcare facilities have the necessary supplies to sustain TB diagnosis, treatment and other related interventions.

Pharm. Bot also appreciated KNCV for its continued partnership and support towards the fight against tuberculosis in Plateau State, acknowledging the importance of collaboration between government and development partners in strengthening healthcare delivery.

He encouraged the organisation to sustain and expand its interventions across the 17 LGAs, assuring the team of the Agency's readiness to provide the necessary support within its mandate.

The engagement reaffirmed the commitment of PS-DMCMA and KNCV to strengthening collaboration, improving the availability of TB commodities and supporting effective prevention, diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis across Plateau State.

07/08/2026

GLOBAL FUND/NPSCMP CONDUCTS TWO-DAY WAREHOUSE SPACE UTILIZATION ASSESSMENT AT PS-DMCMA

The Global Fund, through the National Product Supply Chain Management Programme (NPSCMP) of the Federal Ministry of Health, conducted a two-day warehouse space utilization assessment at the Plateau State Drugs and Medical Commodities Management Agency (PS-DMCMA) to evaluate the efficiency of warehouse operations and storage capacity.

Speaking during the exercise, the team representative, Pharm. Samuel Yadu, explained that warehouse space utilization is one of the key performance indicators used to measure the efficiency of warehouse management. He stated that the assessment was aimed at determining the available storage capacity, evaluating the extent to which warehouse space is optimally utilized, and assessing whether commodities are properly arranged to maximize storage efficiency.

According to him, the exercise involved taking detailed measurements of the warehouse to determine whether the available space is being utilized at an optimum, moderate, or low level. He added that the assessment would also establish whether the warehouse is occupied by appropriate health commodities rather than obsolete or unnecessary items, thereby promoting efficient inventory management and improved supply chain performance.

In his remarks, the Director General of the Plateau State Drugs and Medical Commodities Management Agency (PS-DMCMA), Pharm. Kim Jerry Bot, expressed appreciation to the Global Fund/NPSCMP team for undertaking the assessment. He noted that the exercise would provide valuable insights that would enhance the Agency's operational efficiency, support future planning, and improve productivity.

The Director General also conveyed his profound gratitude to the Executive Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, for his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to strengthening the state's healthcare system. He acknowledged that the Governor's continued support and investment in the revitalization of PS-DMCMA have transformed the Agency into a strategic hub for the efficient storage and distribution of essential medicines and health commodities. According to him, this sustained commitment has positioned Plateau State as a model for effective health commodities supply chain management and has significantly improved access to quality healthcare services across the state.

Pharm. Kim further emphasized the need for additional warehouse facilities to enable the Agency to effectively accommodate the growing volume of health commodities and strengthen healthcare commodity distribution across the state.

As part of the assessment, the Global Fund/NPSCMP team, accompanied by the Director General and members of the Agency's management team, inspected the Agency's warehouse facilities. The team conducted physical measurements of the warehouses, evaluated commodity storage arrangements, assessed warehouse space utilization, and inspected the cold room and other key storage facilities to determine compliance with best practices in warehouse management.

22/07/2026

DMA FORUM UNDERTAKES STRATEGIC FACILITY TOUR OF HMA PHARMACEUTICALS TO PROMOTE LOCAL MANUFACTURING, STRENGTHEN HEALTHCARE SUPPLY CHAIN

The Forum of Heads of Drug Management Agencies (DMAs) in Nigeria has undertaken a strategic facility tour of HMA Pharmaceuticals in Ilorin, Kwara State, as part of efforts to promote local pharmaceutical manufacturing, strengthen Nigeria's healthcare supply chain, and deepen strategies that support the achievement of Universal Health Coverage (UHC).

The facility tour, organized by the African Resource Center for Excellence in Supply Chain Management (ARC_ESM), brought together Heads of Drug Management Agencies from across the country to explore opportunities for collaboration with indigenous pharmaceutical manufacturers and advance sustainable healthcare delivery through local production.

During the tour, members of the Forum were taken through HMA Pharmaceuticals' production facilities, where they witnessed firsthand the company's capacity in the manufacturing of high-quality pharmaceuticals and medical consumables that meet national standards. The Forum commended the management of HMA Pharmaceuticals for its commitment to excellence, innovation, quality assurance, and continuous improvement, describing the company's openness to collaboration and knowledge sharing as essential to strengthening Nigeria's pharmaceutical sector.

The Forum also expressed appreciation to the African Resource Center for Excellence in Supply Chain Management (ARC_ESM) for organizing the strategic visit and for its sustained technical support in strengthening Nigeria's health systems. The Forum acknowledged the programme's contributions to improving access to quality-assured medicines, enhancing supply chain management, and building institutional capacity across states, noting that such partnerships are critical to advancing healthcare reforms and expanding access to safe, effective, and affordable health commodities.

Speaking during the tour, the Director-General of the Plateau State Drugs and Medical Commodities Management Agency (PS-DMCMA), Pharm. Kim Jerry Bot, reaffirmed Plateau State's unwavering commitment to ensuring that citizens have access to quality, safe, effective, and affordable medicines and medical consumables.

He emphasized that strengthening local pharmaceutical manufacturing remains the most sustainable pathway to achieving medicine security, reducing dependence on imported medicines, creating employment opportunities, and guaranteeing uninterrupted access to essential healthcare commodities.

"The future of Nigeria's healthcare lies in strengthening local manufacturing. By supporting indigenous pharmaceutical industries, we are not only assuring quality and affordability but also building a more resilient supply chain capable of meeting the healthcare needs of our people," Pharm. Kim stated.

The Director-General further pledged to strengthen Plateau State's pharmaceutical supply chain by fostering strategic partnerships with credible local manufacturers and implementing innovative systems that will ensure the continuous availability of essential medicines and medical commodities across the state.

He also expressed profound appreciation to the Executive Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, for his unwavering commitment to improving healthcare delivery through strategic investments and policies that continue to create an enabling environment for reforms in the health sector.

The strategic facility tour underscored the growing commitment of Drug Management Agencies across Nigeria to leverage local manufacturing as a catalyst for medicine security, supply chain resilience, and sustainable healthcare development.

Participants reaffirmed that stronger collaboration between government institutions, development partners, and indigenous pharmaceutical manufacturers will play a vital role in ensuring equitable access to quality medicines and advancing Universal Health Coverage for all Nigerians.