NAFDAC, NOA, FCCPC launch nationwide crackdown on small alcohol packages

NAFDAC, NOA, and FCCPC launch nationwide enforcement against sachet alcohol and small bottles, effective January 2026. The campaign targets affordability and accessibility to minors, following Senate directive to protect public health. Director-General Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye emphasized alcohol's link to addiction and poor academic performance among youth. NOA's Lanre Issa-Onilu announced deployment of the CLHEEAN App for citizen reporting violations nationwide. Backstory includes 2018 moratorium and potential job losses from Manufacturers Association of Nigeria. Data shows 54.3% of minors can independently access alcohol, with 9.3% consuming daily. Enforcement marks shift from transition to full compliance.

SOURCE: https://nairametrics.com/2026/03/04/nafdac-partners-with-noa-fccpc-to-enforce-ban-on-sachet-alcohol/