Time To Enforce Laws Banning Smoking In Bars & Restaurants - Minister Of Health says

Some people may think is a misplaced priority
but the truth is, is not. The minister of health,
Isaac Adewole, has written to the Attorney-
General of the Federation and the Nigeria Police
Force over the enforcement of the 2015 National
Tobacco Control Act. Mr. Adewole requested for
their collaboration in the enforcement of the law
saying:
'It has become imperative to strengthen our
collaborative efforts and to urgently start
implementing and enforcing the provisions of the
NTC Act 2015 in order to protect and promote the
health of the citizens'.
The National Tobacco Control Act that was signed
into law in 2015 by former President Goodluck
Jonathan stipulates that;
1. Prohibition of the sale of tobacco products 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 in anywhere on the
premises of a child care facility, educational
facility, and healthcare facility. Other prohibited for
smoking include playgrounds, amusement parks,
plazas, public parks, stadia, public transport,
restaurants’ bar, 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 specified standards for
content as set out by Standards Organization of
Nigeria.
SOURCE NAIJ.COm