No Order from FG to Halt Crackdown on Sachet Alcohol, says NAFDAC

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has dismissed reports claiming it was ordered by the federal government to halt enforcement against sachet alcohol.

NAFDAC recently announced it had be begun enforcement of the ban on the production and sale of alcohol packaged in sachets and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles across the country.

However, on Wednesday, reports on social media claimed the federal government had ordered NAFDAC to suspend all enforcement actions relating to the ban.

In a statement signed by Mojisola Adeyeye, its director-general, the agency described the publication as “false” and “misleading,” adding that it had received no such directive from the Federal Government.

“NAFDAC operates strictly within the ambit of its statutory mandate and in alignment with duly communicated Federal Government policies and directives,” the statement reads.

“At no time has the Agency received any formal directive ordering the suspension of its regulatory or enforcement activities in respect of sachet alcohol products.”

The agency reiterated its commitment to public health protection and regulatory compliance, noting that any major decision affecting national regulatory actions would be formally communicated through official government channels.

“NAFDAC, therefore, urges members of the public, industry stakeholders, and the media to disregard the false report and to rely only on verified information issued through the Agency’s official platforms and authorised government communication channels,” the statement reads.

“The Agency also cautions against the dissemination of unverified information capable of causing unnecessary public anxiety, economic uncertainty, or misinterpretation of government policy.

“NAFDAC remains steadfast in its commitment to public health, economic stability, and national interest.”