By Akinwale Kasali
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has warned that from December 2025, the ban on consumption of Sachet drinks will take effect.
Kenneth Azikwe, Director of the FCT Directorate of the agency, made this known in Abuja. He stated that the temporary lifting of the ban is only valid until December 31, 2025.
Azikwe emphasised that the recent Ministerial lifting of the ban was not permanent and urged the public to disregard misinformation suggesting that the Government has permanently lifted the restriction.
He stressed that the Ministerial lifting on the ban of Sachet Alcohol, 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 have time to collaborate and ensure a more structured and effective implementation of the ban,” Azikiwe stated.
He further highlighted NAFDAC’s ongoing efforts to sensitise the public across the country, noting that awareness campaigns had reached every state.
“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.
Azikiwe also commended the Distillers and Beverages Association of Nigeria for supporting the awareness drive.
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.
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