NAFDAC Denies Federal Government Order to Suspend Sachet Alcohol Enforcement
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has dismissed reports alleging that the Federal Government directed it to suspend regulatory enforcement on sachet alcohol across Nigeria.
The agency clarified its position in a statement issued on Wednesday by its Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, who described the circulating report as inaccurate and misleading. PulseNets learnt that the clarification followed widespread online claims suggesting a halt in enforcement actions on sachet alcohol products.
NAFDAC stated categorically that it has not received any official communication from the Federal Government mandating a suspension of its regulatory activities concerning sachet alcohol.
“The said publication is false, misleading, and does not reflect any official communication received by the Agency from the federal government,”
According to the statement obtained by PulseNets, the agency reaffirmed that its operations remain guided strictly by its statutory mandate, existing regulatory frameworks, and prevailing government policies. It stressed that enforcement measures in the food and beverage sector, including actions relating to sachet alcohol regulation, are ongoing and fully aligned with the law.
Prof. Adeyeye further clarified that there has been no directive instructing NAFDAC to halt its oversight functions.
“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,”
PulseNets reported that NAFDAC reiterated its unwavering commitment to safeguarding public health, ensuring product safety, and maintaining compliance within Nigeria’s food and beverage industry. The agency noted that any adjustments to national regulatory actions would be formally communicated through appropriate government channels.
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The regulatory body also cautioned against the spread of unverified information, warning that such claims could generate unnecessary public anxiety, distort policy interpretation, and trigger avoidable economic uncertainty within the sector.
