The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) has directed the suspension of all actions and enforcement measures relating to the proposed ban on sachet alcohol products by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC).

In a statement issued on the matter, the OSGF disclosed that it received an official correspondence from the House of Representatives Committee on Food and Drugs Administration and Control, dated November 13, 2025.

The letter, referenced NASS/10/HR/CT.53/77 and signed by the committee’s Deputy Chairman, Hon. Uchenna Harris Okonkwo, drew attention to existing resolutions of the National Assembly on the proposed ban.

According to the OSGF, the correspondence is currently under review in line with its statutory coordinating role as Chairman of the Cabinet Secretariat.

Consequently, the office directed that all decisions, actions or enforcement related to the proposed sachet alcohol ban be put on hold pending the conclusion of consultations and the issuance of a final directive by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.

The OSGF further clarified that any enforcement or action carried out by NAFDAC or any other agency on the matter without due clearance from the office should be regarded as null and void, and therefore disregarded by the public until an official decision is formally communicated.

The statement assured Nigerians that relevant legislative resolutions, economic implications, public health concerns and broader national interest considerations are being carefully examined to arrive at a balanced, lawful and well-coordinated outcome.

It added that the public would be duly informed once a final position on the matter is reached. (The Nation)

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