The Nigerian government has been advised in the best interest of its citizens to place a ban on the production of cigarettes in the country.
This was divulged in a statement made available to the Tribune Online by the one love family group.
According to the statement signed by the head of the group
'Part of the logic used by the likes of
According to him, the safety of human life is far more important than money-making, as any business that degrades or ruins human life does not deserve a license.
He further made reference to a feature story published some years ago by a new - tabloid on the details of how the
He explained that Nigerians are the living witness of the unprecedented rise of such devastating and pocket - draining diseases such as cancer, kidney and liver failure.
He further emphasized that the government commitment to prospering the Nigerian economy must take a serious interest in the health of Nigerians.
He added that prosperous economies are built on sound health and hard work of their respective citizens.
'Cigarette is a notorious wrecker of lives, tobacco companies are makers of the poison! Where lies the possibility and wisdom in growing a sound Nigerian economy by poisoning Nigerians?'
He, however, called on the president and authorities in
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