The Ban in Sachet Alcoholic Drinks that is less than 20cl has continue to generate uproar from distillers, the Distillers and Blenders Association of Nigeria, DIBAN, and their employees as they storm the office of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control , NAFDAC, to stage a protest against the Ban.

The protesters stormed the Lagos Office NAFDAC at Isolo area of the State with placards that has different inscriptions, reading, “Let poor Nigerians breathe,” “Let beverage workers breathe,” amongst others.

Since the announcement of the Ban by NAFDAC and its enforcement of the ban on alcoholic beverages in sachets, and glass bottles of 200ml and below in February 1, 2024, there has been call for the Commission to rescind its decision, as it was alleged that over N2.4 Billion will be lost by stakeholders.

But NAFDAC boss, Mojisola Adeyeye had said no such beverages were registered with the NAFDAC, and it won’t rescind its decision on the Ban.

On February 13, 2024, members of the Food, Beverage and Tobacco Senior Staff Association of Nigeria gave NAFDAC 14 days to reverse its ban on sachet alcohol.

The association, an affiliate of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), issued the threat during a protest at the NAFDAC headquarters in Abuja, but NAFDAC remained defiant.

Members of the association threatened to increase protests across the agency’s offices nationwide if nothing is done about it.