Nigeria: Federal Govt Launches Alcohol Policy, Targets Harmful Use, Illicit Trade
[Premium Times] The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Ali Pate, said the policy was designed to address alcohol as both a public health and national development issue.
The Nigerian federal government has unveiled a five-year national alcohol policy to tackle alcohol-related harm while fostering responsible industry practices and safeguarding government revenue. The policy, launched in Abuja on Thursday, spans 2026 to 2030 and aims to address alcohol as both a public health and national development concern. The policy aligns with President Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda, which emphasizes enhancing human capital and fostering a healthier, more productive populace.
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