“Many parents do not even know their children consume sachet alcohol because the pack size is small, cheap and easily concealed,” she said. Story continues below advertisementShocking Reports From SchoolsThe NAFDAC boss revealed that reports from schools had exposed disturbing patterns of alcohol abuse among students. Story continues below advertisementThe Director-General insisted that the enforcement was not intended to punish manufacturers but to safeguard public health. “The decision is rooted in scientific evidence and public health considerations. Some demonstrators described the policy as a regulatory misstep that failed to balance public health objectives with economic realities, especially in a country where low-cost sachet spirits are popular among low-income consumers.