NAFDAC, NOA, FCCPC Launch Campaign Against Sachet Alcohol
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has partnered with the National Orientation Agency (NOA) and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to enforce a ban on the sale and distribution of sachet alcohol in Nigeria. This initiative was announced during a joint press briefing by NAFDAC's Director General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, and NOA's Director General, Lanre Issa-Onilu.
The campaign aims to safeguard public health and reduce underage drinking, particularly among vulnerable groups. A 2021 nationwide survey revealed that 54.3% of minors could independently purchase alcohol, highlighting the urgent need for regulatory action.
The campaign marks the beginning of stricter enforcement measures, following a five-year moratorium granted in 2018 for sachet alcohol products. The agencies are calling on parents, community leaders, and retailers to comply with the ban to protect children from harmful substances.
Plus234Feed summary based on reporting from Nairametrics. Read the original report below.
Read full article
Continue on Nairametrics
Get the week in one email
Top stories, NPFL results, the naira — every Friday morning. Free, one email a week.
Related Stories
NAFDAC and NOA Launch Campaign Against Sachet Alcohol
Nigerian Government Suspends NAFDAC Enforcement on Sachet Alcohol Ban Amid Security Concerns
Nigerian Government Halts NAFDAC's Enforcement of Sachet Alcohol Ban
NAFDAC Defends Ban on Sachet Alcohol to Protect Children's Health
Civil Group Accuses NAFDAC DG of Office Abuse Over Ban
NAFDAC Denies Reversal of Ban on Sale of Alcohol in Sachets and 200ml Bottles
Get Plus234Feed on messaging apps
Same headlines, delivered where you already scroll.
