Come January 1, 2024, the sales and consumptionof alcohol in Suleja will be become illegal following an announcement issued by the Niger State Government, while some beer joints within Minna, the state capital, would be served with relocation letters to move to the outside the city.
The plans to ban sales and consumption of alcohol will not be in Suleja but in eight other local government areas of the state, according to statement signed by the board secretary, Ibrahim Muhammad Bonu, on Monday.
He assured the public that the board will ensure strict compliance with the law, 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.
