NOTICE to all SMOKERS! - Osinbajo to implement 9 new laws on Smoking in
Nigeria
The Nigerian Health Minister, Isaac Adewole has announced 9
new regulations in Nigerian Tobacco Control Act, and they are to be implemented
by the Federal government led by acting president, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo.
On Wednesday, 31 of
May, 2017, the the world marked the World No Tobacco Day. As part of
celebrating the day, Isaac Adewole,the Minister of Health of Nigeria
announced 9 regulations in the Nigerian Tobacco Control Act and to be
implemented by the Federal government.
The Act signed into
Law by former President Goodluck Jonathan aims at reducing the consumption of
Tobacco in the country.
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It has been revealed
by the World Health Organisation, that Tobacco kills over seven million people
yearly around the globe and it is an ever increasing risk factor of
non-Communicable Diseases(NCDs) such as cardiovascular disease, cancers and
other chronic obstructed diseases.
As reported by
Premium Times, Mr Adewole, a professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology said the
implementation of the Tobacco Control Act had been slow because of the draft
regulations need the National Assembly’s approval. Below are the regulations to
be implemented by the Federal government:
1.
Prohibition of the sale of tobacco to and by
anyone below age 18.
2.
Ban of sale of cigarettes in single sticks;
cigarettes must be sold in packs of 20 sticks only.
3.
Smokeless Tobacco shall be sold in a minimum of
a pack of 30 grammes.
4.
Ban of sale or offer for sale or distribution of
Tobacco or Tobacco products through mail, internet, or other online devices.
5.
Prohibition of interference of Tobacco industry
in Public health and related issues.
6.
Prohibition of smoking anywhere on the premises
of a child care facility, educational facility and health care facility, play
grounds, amusement parks, plazas, public transport, restaurants and other
public gathering spaces.
7.
Prosecution of owner or manager of any of the
places listed above who permits, encourages or fails to stop smoking in the above
listed places.
8.
Prohibition of Tobacco advertising, promotion
and sponsorship of any kind.
9.
Compliance with specific standard for content.
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