By Daniel Kudayah
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed two factories in Ogun State for allegedly manufacturing banned sachet alcoholic beverages and alcohol packaged in 100ml bottles, in continued enforcement of the Federal Government’s directive aimed at reducing alcohol abuse and protecting public health.
The affected facilities include Nigerian Distillers Limited, located at Km 14, Idiroko Road, Iju-Ota, and Intercontinental Distillers Limited, situated at Km 11, Idiroko Road, Ota, Ogun State.
Speaking during the enforcement exercise, Assistant Director, Water and Drinks Division, NAFDAC, Mr. Olakunle Ojo, said the companies were found to be producing alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and small-volume bottles in violation of the Federal Government’s directive.
Ojo explained that the ban was introduced because sachet alcohol and alcoholic drinks packaged in 30ml and 100ml containers are easily accessible to underage persons and are frequently abused by commercial and private vehicle drivers, contributing to road traffic crashes and other public health concerns.
