The United Nations Association of Nigeria (UNA -Nigeria) and Nigeria Heart Foundation (NHF) have condemned tobacco and nicotine companies for continuously targeting young people with addictive products through attractive packaging, flavors, and digital advertising.
The organisations made the statement at a press briefing they organised in Lagos to commemorate “World No Tobacco Day” 2026. The event was held under the theme, ‘Unmasking the appeal: Countering industry tactics on tobacco and nicotine.’
Speaking at the briefing, President, UNA-Nigeria, Oluremi Olutimo, regretted that while great progress has been made in reducing tobacco use globally, the tobacco and nicotine companies have shifted their strategies.
According to Olutimo who is also a professor: “New products, such as e-cigarettes, nicotine pouches, heated tobacco products, and synthetic nicotine devices, are increasingly being advertised as modern, innovative, or less dangerous substitutes.
“Many of these products are designed to perpetuate nicotine dependence and recruit new users, primarily teens
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