Swiss Company ,Orders To Appear In Court 

A Nigerian court has ordered a Swiss Company- Phillip Morris, the International Tobacco Limited, British American Tobacco plc and two of its affiliates to appear in court. 

This was sequel to a suit filed by the Attorney General of the Federation against the companies on difficulties in effecting court notices on Philip Morris. 

The Nigerian government contended that tobacco related products manufactured and sold by the defendants were addictive and hazardous to the public health. 

Specifically, government is seeking a court injunction compelling them and their agent to cease the marketing, promotion, distribution and sale of the products to minors and under-age person. 

The plaintiff also asked for a court order restraining the defendants from representing or portraying to persons under the age of 18, any alluring and misleading image regarding tobacco related products. 

It also asked for a court order to outlaw the sale and distribution of tobacco products within one thousand radius of any school, hospitals, cinemas, playhouses, Children shopping area, child care facilities and other public areas.

 

NP/Qasim