The Renevlyn Development Initiative has urged the federal government to support discussions on alcohol warning labels.
He warned students against the misuse of social media.
The Federal Road Safety Corps on Thursday said it will intensify breathalyser testing nationwide as part of its Operation Zero campaign, commencing on December 15.
Saudi Arabia is quietly selling alcohol to wealthy foreign residents despite placing a ban on its sales for more than 70 years.
The national chairman of ASAAHN, Nwokocha Chijioke, said this on Wednesday in Lagos.
The new drive, known as the ‘3 by 35’ Initiative, urged governments to boost the real prices of these products by at least 50 per cent by 2035.
Mr Usman sought the support of religious leaders in the state for the success of the board.
“The death rates due to alcohol consumption per litre of alcohol consumed are highest in low-income countries and lowest in high-income countries.’’
In 2019, alcohol consumption caused 2.6 million deaths, while 209 million people were addicted to alcohol, and a further 200 million had at least problematic alcohol consumption.
“It is also important to have regular blood pressure checks and regular follow-ups with doctors,” said a doctor at UCH.
