The Niger State Government has banned the sale and consumption of alcohol in Suleja and seven other local government areas of the state effective on January 1, 2024.
A statement the government also revealed that some beer joints within Minna, the state capital, would be served with relocation letters to move outside the city to within an eight-kilometer radius of the post office in the state.
However, the statement is silent on receiving VAT funds from proceeds of alcoholic sales in other states during the monthly federal allocation.
The statement told the affected vendors to abide by the relevant extant laws.
It warned staff of the board to stay away from illegal activities and soliciting for any gratification from operators of beer parlours, saying any staff found wanting would be dealt with.
“The law establishing the board has the mandate to control the activities of all liquor vendors in the state and therefore, nine local government areas were on the first schedule of the prohibited areas, and Suleja happens to be among them, and as such, the board will ensure strict compliance with the law” it said.
