Sachet alcohol sellers in Ibadan, Oyo State, have staged a peaceful protest, calling on the Federal Government to lift the ban on the sale of sachet alcohol and alcoholic products packaged in containers below 20cl.
The traders gathered in the Beere area of Ibadan to express concerns over the impact of the policy on their livelihoods and daily income.
The protesters said the sale of sachet alcohol had been their main source of livelihood for years, helping them support their families and meet their financial obligations.
They lamented that the ban had left many traders struggling to survive and appealed to the Federal Government and relevant regulatory authorities to reconsider the policy.
The traders also urged the authorities to consider the economic impact of the ban on small-scale businesses and create an opportunity for affected sellers to resume trading.
They called for dialogue between the government and stakeholders to find a solution that addresses public health concerns while protecting the livelihoods of small-scale traders.
