The National Food Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shed more light on its posturing around the nationwide ban on sachet alcohol.
According to Mr. Kenneth Azikiwe, the Director of the FCT Directorate of the agency in a statement on Monday in Abuja explained that the ban was only temporarily suspended till December 25, 2025.
He explained that the ban lifting effected by the ministry was a temporary one, and that the public should disregard any opinion stating that the government has waived the implementation of the ban.
“There is a ministerial lifting on the ban of sachet alcohol, but it is only temporary and will be reviewed by Dec. 31, 2025.
“After this date, the full enforcement of the ban will commence.
“The minister granted this temporary relief to allow manufacturers and regulators time to collaborate and ensure a more structured and effective implementation of the ban,” Azikiwe stated.
Mr Kenneth explained that the fence is making frantic effort at sensitizing the public across the country, noting that no state was left behind in the advocacy.
“We have sensitised distributors, and we’ve emphasised that alcohol should not be sold to individuals under the age of 18, which is also clearly indicated on product labels,” he added.
He reassured the public that NAFDAC remained fully committed to regulating alcohol consumption and reiterated that sachet alcohol products containing less than 200 millilitres would be phased out after December 2025.
