The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has dismissed claims that the Federal Government directed it to suspend enforcement actions against sachet alcohol products.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, February 11, and signed by its Director General, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, the agency described the report as false and misleading.
NAFDAC said it had not received any official communication from the Federal Government instructing it to halt its regulatory activities concerning sachet alcohol.
“The said publication is false, misleading, and does not reflect any official communication received by the Agency from the Federal Government,” NAFDAC stated.
The agency stressed that its operations remain firmly rooted in its statutory responsibilities and aligned with properly communicated government policies and directives.
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It added that all enforcement actions are guided by existing laws and established regulatory frameworks.
“At no time has the Agency received any formal directive ordering the suspension of its regulatory or enforcement activities in respect of sachet alcohol products,” Adeyeye stated.
NAFDAC reaffirmed its commitment to protecting public health and ensuring compliance within the food and beverage sector.
It noted that any decision affecting national regulatory actions would only be communicated through official government channels.
The agency also cautioned against the circulation of unverified information, warning that such reports could fuel unnecessary public anxiety, create economic uncertainty, and lead to misinterpretation of government policy.