NAFDAC and NOA Launch Campaign Against Sachet Alcohol

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and the National Orientation Agency (NOA) have initiated a nationwide campaign to enforce the ban on sachet alcohol across Nigeria. This campaign, announced at a joint press conference in Abuja on Tuesday, aims to protect children and vulnerable groups from the harmful effects of easily concealable alcohol packaging.

Mallam Lanr Issa Onilu, the Director General of NOA, emphasized the need for community support to safeguard the future of young Nigerians. The campaign will utilize 818 offices across 774 local government areas, employing town hall meetings, market outreach, and engagement with schools and faith-based institutions.

Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, the Director General of NAFDAC, highlighted the serious risks associated with underage alcohol consumption, citing a 2021 nationwide survey that found 54.3% of minors had purchased alcohol themselves.

The campaign is a response to a Senate resolution urging strict compliance with the ban on sachet alcohol.