Ugo Aliogo
The Beer Sectoral Group (BSG) of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), in collaboration with Collingwood Learning Incorporated and Thespian Theatre has launched the SMASHED programme.
The programme, endorsed by the Federal Ministry of Health and supported by local health and education authorities in the country, is aimed at breaking the culture of underage drinking and reducing alcohol-related harm among youths.
Speaking at the launch, the BSG Chairman, Mr. Jordi Borut Bel expressed the group’s delight to support the adoption of the SMASHED underage drinking programme as it strengthens activities that are currently being undertaken by individual member companies “to ensure that our products are not sold to or consumed by persons under the age of 18.”
Borut Bel noted that the project, which commenced in May in Edo State, would move to Anambra and Enugu States in September and October, covering over 60 public and private schools and reaching over 14,000…
Source: Thisday Newspaper
