By: Titus Oise, Benin.

Edo State Government has refused the request by the United Beverages Dealers Association and Edo State Sachet Alcohol Beverages Distributors Association to extend the sale of sachet gin in their possession to December 30th, 2026.

The request was made after the expiration of the seven-day ultimatum given to the dealers to ensure that all products were removed from the market by September 7th, 2026.

Management Committee of the Edo State Consumer Protection Committee refused the dealers’ request after an extensive meeting.

It rather granted two weeks extension for the dealers to dispose of sachet gin in their possession.

The dealers were asked to return all sachet gin products in their custody to their manufacturers.

on or before 20th September, 2026.

Chairman of the Committee, Mr.Osaro Iyamu, who spoke to journalists after meeting with the dealers, said full-scale enforcement and compliance operations would commence on September 21st, 2026 across the 18 local government areas of Edo State.

According to him, “Representatives jointly requested an extension from 7th September to 30th December, 2026 to enable them to sell off existing stock of sachet gin in their custody, citing various factors.

“After extensive deliberation and consultations, the Management Committee rules that the Committee remains committed to protecting the rights of consumers and promoting product standards in line with NAFDAC directives.”

Also, the appeal for extension was partially granted. Dealers are given a grace period from 7th September to 20th September, 2026 to return all sachet gin products in their custody to their manufacturers.

“Within this grace period, no dealer or individual is permitted to resell sachet gin products in their custody. Products must only be returned to Producers. No person or group is permitted to harass dealers of sachet gin within the approved extension period.

“Consumer safety remains our priority, protecting Consumers, Building Trust and Promoting Standards.”