FG suspends sachet alcohol ban pending overview

The Workplace of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation has directed that each one enforcement actions regarding the proposed ban on sachet alcohol merchandise be suspended till additional discover.

The directive follows an official correspondence from the Home of Representatives Committee on Meals and Medication Administration and Management regarding the deliberate enforcement of the ban by the Nationwide Company for Meals and Drug Administration and Management.

In a press release issued by the Particular Adviser on Public Affairs, Terrence Kuanum, on Monday, the OSGF mentioned the correspondence, dated 13 November 2025 and signed by Deputy Chairman of the Committee, Uchenna Okonkwo, is beneath overview. The assertion added that the Workplace of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation is contemplating the matter “in step with its statutory coordinating function as Chairman of the Cupboard Secretariat”.

Accordingly, the OSGF “directs that each one actions, choices, or enforcement measures regarding the proposed sachet alcohol ban be suspended pending the conclusion of consultations and the issuance of a last directive by the Workplace of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.”

The assertion additional clarified that “any motion or enforcement undertaken by NAFDAC or some other company on this matter with out due clearance and backbone by the Workplace of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation is of no impact and needs to be disregarded by the general public till a last determination is formally communicated.”

The OSGF assured Nigerians that “all related legislative resolutions, financial implications, public well being issues, and broader nationwide curiosity concerns are being fastidiously examined to make sure a balanced, lawful, and well-coordinated consequence. The general public will likely be duly knowledgeable as soon as a last place has been reached.”

The transfer comes after NAFDAC introduced that the manufacturing and sale of alcoholic drinks in sachets and bottles smaller than 200 millilitres could be prohibited by December 2025. The company’s Director-Common, Mojisola Adeyeye, mentioned the choice was aimed toward addressing the misuse of low-cost alcoholic drinks amongst youths and drivers.

The SGF’s directive follows renewed stress from the Nationwide Meeting, which has repeatedly requested NAFDAC to droop the enforcement of the ban in step with resolutions handed since 2024. A 1 December letter from the Everlasting Secretary (Common Companies), Mohammed Danjuma, to the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Pate, and the NAFDAC Director-Common referenced issues from the Home Committee on Meals and Medication Administration and Management.

“In reference to the hooked up letter dated 13 November from the Home of Reps Committee on the above topic (Re: NAFDAC to implement sachet alcohol ban from December 2025), we request your feedback to allow the Secretary to the Government of the Federation to take an knowledgeable determination. Whereas we settle for your immediate response, please settle for the nice and cozy regards of the SGF,” the letter learn.

Earlier, the Senate had authorized a 31 December 2025 phase-out deadline following a movement by Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong (Cross River South), who mentioned the timeline aligned with world requirements and was meant to curb alcohol-related hurt.