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July 31, 2025
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NACADA Clarifies: No Ban on Alcohol Ads, Online Sales or Celebrity Endorsements—Yet

NACADA Clarifies: No Ban on Alcohol Ads, Online Sales or Celebrity Endorsements—Yet

The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has moved to clarify recent media reports suggesting a sweeping ban on alcohol advertising, online sales, home deliveries, and celebrity endorsements. In an official statement, NACADA refuted claims o..

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The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has clarified that recent reports regarding a ban on alcohol advertising, online sales, and celebrity endorsements are inaccurate. These measures are currently policy proposals, not enforceable laws.

  • No immediate bans have been introduced on alcohol advertising, online sales, home deliveries, or celebrity endorsements, contrary to media reports.
  • Dr. Anthony Omerikwa, Chief Executive Officer of NACADA, stated that the reported measures are "policy recommendations" from the National Policy for the Prevention, Management and Control of Alcohol, Drugs, and Substance Abuse (2025).
  • The new policy serves as a roadmap for future legislative and regulatory efforts, with any legal enforcement to follow standard legislative processes, including public participation.

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