Despite a federal prohibition on alcoholic beverages in sachets and PET bottles smaller than 200ml, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has identified active illegal production sites. Director-General Prof. Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye reported that manufacturers are deliberately circumventing the law by moving machinery to hidden locations and removing business signage to avoid detection.
During recent nationwide raids, NAFDAC agents seized 100ml PET bottles and sachet packaging materials stamped with production dates as recent as July 23, 2026. Prof. Adeyeye emphasized that these items were not old inventory but proof of ongoing, intentional defiance of government regulations. The agency noted that enforcement efforts have faced hostility, including an incident where an official narrowly avoided a stabbing and another was physically assaulted.
The agency warned that any attacks on personnel will be treated as criminal acts against the state. NAFDAC remains committed to removing these products from the market to prevent underage consumption, noting that children as young as nine have been found consuming alcohol. Following a six-year transition period, the agency stated the ban is non-negotiable and promised to continue closing down non-compliant facilities and sanctioning distributors involved in the trade.