FG enforces ban on sachet and small bottle alcohol nationwide
The Federal Government has launched a major campaign to enforce the ban on alcoholic drinks packaged in sachets and bottles under 200ml. The move, led by agencies like the National Orientation Agency and NAFDAC, aims to curb underage drinking and harmful consumption patterns. Professor Mojisola Adeyeye highlighted alarming survey results showing high rates of alcohol access among minors. The initiative calls for broad support from parents, retailers, and community leaders.
What we know
- The ban targets the production, distribution, and sale of alcohol in sachets and bottles smaller than 200ml.
- Professor Mojisola Adeyeye said enforcement follows years of consultations, extensions, and troubling survey findings about underage drinking.
- National surveys found that over half of minors can obtain alcohol themselves, with many choosing sachets and small bottles for their concealability.
- The Director-General of NOA, Lanre Issa-Onilu, described the campaign as a united effort to protect Nigerians’ health and safety.
- Authorities urge parents, community leaders, and retailers to comply with the policy and support enforcement for a safer society.
