The federal government and its development partners have expressed their readiness to initiate a review of the National Tobacco Control Act, 2015 to protect the Nigerian younger generation.
In Nigeria, the 2012 Global Adult Tobacco Survey showed that 5.6% or 4.5 million Nigerians aged 15 and older were currently using tobacco products, while the Global Youth Tobacco Survey conducted in 2008 revealed a prevalence of tobacco use among adolescents aged 13-15 years ranging from 13.1% to 23.3% in Lagos and Cross River States respectively.
Other efforts include training law enforcement officers, conducting surveys, and securing support for the Global Adult Tobacco Survey, he added.He said while the challenges posed by tobacco industry interference are formidable, they are by no means insurmountable, the Minister noted that the Federal Government has taken steps to address tobacco industry interference, despite challenges.
He highlighted the alarming uptake of tobacco products among children, particularly e-cigarettes, and the industry’s tactics to appeal to youth. “Unfortunately, these tactics are working. Evidence from around the world shows an alarming uptake by children of some products, such as e-cigarettes.
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