The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has expressed strong reservations about the Federal Government’s proposed ban on sachet products, as reported by Edidiong Ikpoto for The PUNCH. Francis Meshioye, the President of MAN, raised concerns that such a ban would lead to significant job losses in the manufacturing sector.informationguidenigeria
This reaction comes in response to the plan announced by the National Agency for Foods and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to gradually phase out sachet drinks in the country. Meshioye emphasized the importance of stakeholder consultation in decision-making processes, especially when they involve critical sectors like manufacturing.NYSC Portal
He suggested that implementing regulatory measures without adequately engaging with industry representatives could have unintended negative consequences.JAMB Portal
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He said, “The best thing is to bring all stakeholders on board. They should understand – how will it affect them? Is that the best way to go about it? The government should not just wake up and do things. They should call for stakeholder meetings and declare the intention of doing things and explain why it should be done. They should ask for our opinion.JAMB Result
“The government should be looking for ways to create jobs rather than create unemployment because people have made investments, and people who are doing their jobs will lose those jobs. I think we should be more innovative.”
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