The Federal Government has ordered an immediate suspension of all enforcement actions connected to the proposed ban on sachet alcohol and 200ml PET bottle products, pending the completion of stakeholder consultations and the release of a final policy directive.
The directive was issued by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) following concerns raised by the House of Representatives Committee on Food and Drugs Administration and Control.
In a statement released on Monday, Terrence Kuanum, Special Adviser on Public Affairs to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), confirmed that the OSGF had received an official letter from the House Committee dated November 13, 2025. The correspondence, referenced NASS/10/HR/CT.53/77 and signed by the committee’s Deputy Chairman, Hon. Uchenna Harris Okonkwo, highlighted existing National Assembly resolutions on the issue and advised caution regarding enforcement of the proposed ban.
According to the OSGF, the concerns raised are currently under review in line with its statutory responsibility as Chairman of the Cabinet Secretariat and the coordinating authority for government policy implementation.
“Accordingly, all actions, decisions, or enforcement measures relating to the proposed sachet alcohol ban are to be suspended pending the conclusion of consultations and the issuance of a final directive,” the statement read.
The office assured Nigerians that it is undertaking a comprehensive review of all relevant factors, including legislative resolutions, public health considerations, economic implications, and the broader national interest, to ensure a balanced and lawful outcome.
The OSGF further stated that the public will be formally informed once a final decision on the proposed ban is reached.
