June 9, 2026
By Progress Godfrey
ABUJA – The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has warned that the proposed Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSB) tax could threaten jobs, weaken investment and strain small businesses, urging lawmakers to halt further action.
The chamber called for the suspension of the bill already approved by the Senate and asked the House of Representatives to reconsider the proposal.
The Chamber, in a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by its Media and Strategy Officer, Olayemi John-Mensah, said the planned shift from a flat excise duty to a retail price-based levy would increase pressure on businesses across the beverage value chain.
