ACCI Seeks Suspension of Senate-approved Sugar Tax

• Says proposed levy will inflict economic burden on businesses, impact investments, jobs, others

• Reschedules AGROMEQA Expo 2026 to November to allow wider stakeholder participation

James Emejo in Abuja

Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) yesterday urged the National Assembly to halt further consideration of the proposed Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSBs) tax bill recently approved by Senate, warning that the bill could undermine investments, threaten jobs, and increase the cost of doing business across the country’s beverage industry.

The chamber called on the House of Representatives to reconsider the proposal, which seeks to replace the current flat excise duty on sweetened beverages with a percentage-based levy tied to retail prices.