The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has officially shut down three alcohol manufacturing companies in Ota, Ogun State, for violating the Federal Government’s ban on producing alcoholic beverages in sachets and PET bottles. The operation was led by the Assistant Director of NAFDAC’s Investigation and Enforcement Directorate, Kunke Ojo.
Sting Operation Uncovers Multiple Violations
During the enforcement exercise, NAFDAC officials uncovered several violations across the affected factories. At the first facility (name withheld), inspected last Friday, sachet alcohol was found in active production alongside large quantities of PET bottles. According to the agency, “The factory was initially put on hold. However, during a follow-up visit, officials discovered that the sachet products had been secretly removed from the premises. NAFDAC has flagged this as a serious violation, as the products were already under regulatory enforcement.”
Second Company Caught Continuing Production Despite Ban
At the second company (name withheld), NAFDAC’s enforcement team caught the company allegedly continuing the production of sachet alcoholic beverages despite the federal ban. The agency stated that “the premises were immediately sealed.”
Third Facility Broke Seals and Resumed Production
The third company (name withheld) had been inspected in January, with 22 production machines put on hold and millions of PET bottles and sachet packaging materials confiscated for destruction. During the latest inspection, NAFDAC officials discovered that the company had allegedly broken the seals and put the machines back into operation to continue producing sachet alcoholic drinks. “Millions of additional PET bottles were found on-site, leading to the immediate sealing of the factory,” the statement added.
Consumer Warning and Call for Vigilance
NAFDAC advised consumers to remain vigilant and report the illegal sale or production of banned sachet alcoholic beverages to the nearest NAFDAC office. The agency reiterated its commitment to enforcing the ban, which aims to reduce alcohol abuse and related health risks, particularly among young people.
