The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has refuted reports alleging that the Federal Government directed it to suspend the enforcement of its ban on sachet alcohol and small 200ml PET bottle alcoholic drinks.
In a statement, the Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, described the viral publication as false, misleading and not reflective of any official communication from the Federal Government.
She stressed that the agency had not received any directive ordering the suspension of its regulatory or enforcement actions concerning sachet alcohol products.
“At no time has the Agency received any formal directive instructing it to halt its regulatory or enforcement activities in respect of sachet alcohol products,” she said.
Adeyeye maintained that NAFDAC operates strictly within the ambit of its statutory mandate and in alignment with duly communicated Federal Government policies and directives.
She reiterated the agency’s commitment to safeguarding public health, ensuring regulatory compliance and carrying out its responsibilities transparently, in accordance with established laws and due process.
According to her, any decision affecting national regulatory actions would be formally communicated through official government channels.
NAFDAC urged members of the public, industry stakeholders and the media to disregard the report and rely solely on verified information disseminated through its official platforms and authorised government communication channels.
The agency also cautioned against the spread of unverified information capable of causing unnecessary public anxiety, economic uncertainty or misinterpretation of government policy.
