The head of National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has warned that alcohol misuse is quietly fueling some of Nigeria’s biggest social problems.

At a recent public event, she said drinking is no longer just a health matter but is now tied to banditry, deadly road crashes and rising suicide cases among young people.

Adeyeye pointed to the easy availability of cheap sachet alcohol as a major trigger, saying it has made underage drinking and risky behaviour more common.

She explained that intoxication often leads to violent actions and drunk driving, while substance abuse also increases depression and mental health struggles among youths.

NAFDAC is currently stepping up efforts to curb the sale of sachet alcohol and other unregulated drinks across the country in partnership with other agencies.

According to her, reducing excessive drinking is not only about saving lives but also about improving public safety and protecting Nigeria’s future.