The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has dismissed as false a media report claiming that the federal government directed it to suspend enforcement actions on sachet alcohol and 200ml PET bottle alcoholic products.
In a statement signed by the Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, on Tuesday, the agency described the publication as misleading and said it did not reflect any official communication from the Federal Government.
NAFDAC stated that it operates strictly within its statutory mandate and in line with officially communicated government policies and directives. It stressed that it has not received any formal instruction ordering the suspension of its regulatory or enforcement activities concerning sachet alcohol products.
The agency reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding public health, ensuring regulatory compliance, and carrying out its responsibilities in accordance with established laws and due process.
It added that any decision affecting national regulatory actions would be communicated through official government channels.
NAFDAC urged members of the public, industry stakeholders, and the media to disregard the report and rely only on verified information released through its official platforms and authorised government communication channels.
The agency also cautioned against the spread of unverified information capable of causing public anxiety, economic uncertainty, or misinterpretation of government policies.
NAFDAC reiterated its commitment to protecting public health, promoting economic stability, and acting in the national interest.
Credit: thenationonlineng.net
