The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) says it has not effected any ban on the sale and/or advertisement of alcohol, as measures contained in the National Policy for the Prevention, Management, and Control of Alcohol, Drugs, and Substance Abuse, 2025, launched earlier today, are policy recommendations.
"These measures are currently policy recommendations, not law. The next step after this launch is the development of a multi-sectoral implementation framework, bringing together stakeholders from government, industry, civil society, and the public. This process will set out practical steps towards achieving the policy’s aims," NACADA has said in a statement.
The statement adds, "Public participation will be central to this process, enabling citizens, businesses, and interest groups to share their views and address any contentious issues before implementation."