The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has clarified its position regarding the nationwide ban on sachet alcohol. Kenneth Azikiwe, the Director of the FCT Directorate of the agency, announced on Monday that the temporary lifting of the ban is valid only until December 31, 2025.

Azikiwe emphasized that this recent ministerial lifting is not permanent and urged the public to disregard any misinformation suggesting otherwise. “There is a ministerial lifting on the ban of sachet alcohol, but it is only temporary and will be reviewed by December 31, 2025. After this date, the full enforcement of the ban will commence,” he stated.

The temporary relief aims to allow manufacturers and regulators time to work together for a more structured implementation of the ban. NAFDAC is actively conducting awareness campaigns across the country, reaching every state to inform distributors and emphasize that alcohol should not be sold to individuals under 18.

Azikiwe commended the Distillers and Beverages Association of Nigeria for their support in promoting this awareness drive. He reiterated NAFDAC’s commitment to regulating alcohol consumption and confirmed that sachet alcohol products containing less than 200 milliliters will be phased out after December 2025.