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The mass consumption of sachet alcohol is fuelling banditry in Nigeria and destroying vital organs, the Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control said on Wednesday.
Professor Mojisola Adeyeye made the remarks during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, as she defended the agency’s ban on alcohol sold in sachets and small PET bottles.
“Alcohol encourages banditry, destroys the kidneys and liver,” Adeyeye said.
She explained that the substance poses serious health risks, affecting not only the liver but also the brain and kidneys.
Adeyeye said the sale of alcohol in sachets and PET bottles was approved decades ago but eventually became uncontrollable, forcing NAFDAC to step in.
The ban on alcohol in containers of less than 200 ml has been enforced since January 1, 2026, following a five-year transition period granted to manufacturers.
Though the policy has not been popular with some stakeholders, Adeyeye said Nigerians are concerned about the future of their children.
“Although the ban on the sale of alcohol in sachets and PET bottles of less than 200 ml did not sit well with some people, Nigerians are concerned about the future of their children,” she said.
