The National Action on Sugar Reduction (NASR) has urged the federal government to raise the per litre taxes on sugary drinks to save Nigerians from rising obesity and other ailments in the country.
The coalition made the call Sunday in Jabi, Abuja at a rally in commemoration of World Obesity Day, which was used to also advocate an increased tax on sugary drinks.
About 4 million Nigerians suffer from diabetes linked to excess sugar consumption.
