Pecohub The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation has directed that all enforcement actions relating to the proposed ban on sachet alcohol products be suspended until further notice.
The directive follows an official correspondence from the House of Representatives Committee on Food and Drugs Administration and Control concerning the planned enforcement of the ban by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control.
In a statement issued by the Special Adviser on Public Affairs , Terrence Kuanum, on Monday, the OSGF said the correspondence, dated 13 November 2025 and signed by Deputy Chairman of the Committee, Uchenna Okonkwo, is under review.
The statement added that the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation is considering the matter “in line with its statutory coordinating role as Chairman of the Cabinet Secretariat.”
Accordingly, the OSGF “directs that all actions, decisions, or enforcement measures relating to the proposed sachet alcohol ban be suspended pending the conclusion of consultations and the issuance of a final directive by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.”
The statement further clarified that “any action or enforcement undertaken by NAFDAC or any other agency on this matter without due clearance and resolution by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation is of no effect and should be disregarded by the public until a final decision is formally communicated.”
The OSGF assured Nigerians that “all relevant legislative resolutions, economic implications, public health concerns, and broader national interest considerations are being carefully examined to ensure a balanced, lawful, and well-coordinated outcome.
