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.