A coalition of non-governmental organisations, has urged the Nigerian Federal and State governments to place a 20 percent tax on sugary drinks and sugarsweetened beverages in the country.
The coalition warned that the lack of excise duties on sugar-sweetened beverages could lead to a spike in the already worsening occurrences of diabetes, obesity, tooth decay, cancer and stroke among the population.
Members of Parliament at both State and Regional level are being urged to act.
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