Stakeholders urge dialogue over NAFDAC sachet alcohol ban
NAFDAC is facing criticism from stakeholders after moving to enforce a ban on alcoholic beverages in sachets and small bottles. A civic group, Concerned Citizens for Change, condemned the agency’s approach, warning of serious economic consequences. The group claims the enforcement disregards earlier agreements reached with industry stakeholders and lawmakers. They are calling for renewed dialogue and a halt to the ban until a broader policy framework is implemented.
What we know
- Protests have erupted over the alleged enforcement of a ban on sachet and small-bottle alcoholic beverages by NAFDAC.
- Concerned Citizens for Change accused NAFDAC of acting undemocratically and bypassing previous stakeholder agreements.
- The group warned that enforcing the ban could lead to the loss of over N1.9 trillion in investments and threaten millions of jobs.
- They urged the Senate and the Minister of Health to revisit the issue and fully implement the National Alcohol Policy before any enforcement.
- The group called for the NAFDAC Director-General to step aside and demanded transparency and due process in resolving the matter.
