The Federal Government has ordered an immediate suspension of all actions related to the proposed ban on sachet alcohol and 200ml PET bottle products, following intervention by the House of Representatives.
The directive was issued by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), pending the conclusion of consultations and the release of a final decision.
In a statement on Monday, the Special Adviser on Public Affairs to the OSGF, Mr. Terrence Kuanum, said the office received a letter from the House of Representatives Committee on Food and Drugs Administration and Control dated November 13, 2025. The letter, signed by the committee’s Deputy Chairman, Hon. Uchenna Harris Okonkwo, raised concerns over the planned enforcement of the ban by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC).
According to the OSGF, the correspondence referenced existing resolutions of the National Assembly on the issue and is currently being reviewed in line with the office’s statutory role as Chairman of the Cabinet Secretariat.
“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 said.
The OSGF further warned that any enforcement action taken by NAFDAC or any other agency without clearance from the office would be considered invalid and should be disregarded by the public until an official decision is announced.
The office assured Nigerians that it is reviewing all relevant considerations, including legislative resolutions, economic impact, public health concerns, and the broader national interest, to ensure a balanced and lawful outcome.
It added that the public would be informed once a final position on the matter is reached.
