Table of Contents

  1. Warning from the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria
  2. NAFDAC's Directive
  3. Statement from MAN's Director General
  4. Consequences of the Ban

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has issued a strong warning that the decision to prohibit the production and sale of alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and small PET bottles by December 31, 2025, could result in the loss of over N1.9 trillion in investments by local companies and the elimination of 500,000 direct jobs, along with 5 million indirect jobs.

This warning comes in light of a recent directive from the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), which aims to implement a ban on sachet alcoholic beverages by the end of the year, following a resolution passed by the Senate during its session on November 6, 2025.

Segun Ajayi-Kadir, the Director General of MAN, shared this information in a statement released on Sunday.

Ajayi-Kadir, advocating for the reversal of the ban, emphasized that the concerns regarding the ban had previously been addressed by an expanded committee that included all stakeholders and representatives from NAFDAC, who validated the National Alcohol Policy in October 2025.

He stated that claims of abuse by minors due to the sale of these products in sachets have been refuted by various empirical studies conducted independently by the government.

“This announcement, which we view as counterproductive and likely to disrupt the economy significantly at this time, will have dire consequences for the currently stabilizing economy.

“It will lead to a loss of over N1.9 trillion in investments primarily from local Nigerian companies; massive layoffs affecting over 500,000 direct employees, and around 5 million indirect jobs through contracts, marketing, and other logistical operations.

“Furthermore, it will cause a reduction in manufacturing capacity utilization, which had begun to improve in recent quarters due to the industry's contribution to the food and beverages sector; and could result in the decline of local businesses, ultimately stifling the development of entrepreneurship within the economy,” he noted.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the warning issued by the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria?

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has warned that a ban on the production and sale of alcoholic beverages in sachets and small PET bottles could lead to a loss of over N1.9 trillion in investments and the elimination of 500,000 direct jobs along with 5 million indirect jobs.

What prompted the ban on sachet alcoholic beverages?

The ban was prompted by a directive from NAFDAC, following a resolution passed by the Senate on November 6, 2025, aimed at addressing concerns over the sale of these products.

What are the potential economic impacts of the ban?

The economic impacts include significant investment losses, mass layoffs, reduced manufacturing capacity, and a threat to local entrepreneurship development.

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