Whats your take on the hawking of alcoholic beverages in traffic?
A particular brand gets me so upset the way they hawk their alcoholic beverages in traffic. I must say that they are very strategic with their timing, it must have been well thought through.
I am not sure which law enforcing body should probe this very irresponsible act, but someone needs to do something about it.
The law enforcement agents responsible for the conduct of drivers and the safety of motorists are too engrossed in bribe collection that they over look such an irresponsible act.
It strikes me as this company is more interested in the sales of its product than the safety of Nigerian citizens. With the increase of road accidents in Nigeria, I don't think motorists should be tempted with alcoholic beverages.
What do you think?
Very true! Never thought of it this way though.
ReplyDeleteYes, the regulatory guys should be held responsible and these brands should be fined appropriately. J
I must confess, even though its Irresponsible, I have patronized these hawkers, Consumers just like me would buy what is pushed at them, the solution is to get these people not to stock alcoholic drinks in traffic, can we get the relevant agencies to check them, i don't think so, because hawking is not regulated..its up to the Brands to release messages through ATL or BTL communication advising against consumers purchasing alcoholic drinks in traffic, the moment demands reduces, these hawkers will replace this drinks with others which have higher demand.
ReplyDeleteI want to elaborate on the issue of selling alcohol in traffic....it's very wrong!!!! Lives of passengers are now at the mercy of reckless drivers who drink alcohol while driving (caught many sleeping while driving). It's not the regulatory body alone that should curb this problem but our Government should act fast to end this stigma
ReplyDeleteSelling alcohol in traffic is actually really wrong and unfortunately the drivers constitute the largest number of those who patronise the alcohol sellers.. hopefully something is done about this issue soon enough
ReplyDeleteHawking of alcoholic beverages is morally wrong but then drivers should be responsible enough to know it's dangerous to drink and drive..the attention of relevant government agencies should be drawn because the moment they curb the practice of prohibiting hawking of alcoholic and energy drinks, it would naturally eliminate the danger posed by the sale of these drinks in traffic.
ReplyDeleteNice topic Joko... hawking alcohol in public is contradictory to laws preventing motorists from drinking and driving.. Should alcohol continue to be sold to motorists, this could result in drinking and driving which could have great concequences for safety on our roads. I hope law enforcement agencies can put an aned to this
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ReplyDeleteThis is a very serious issue. A wake up call to the regulatory bodies, alcoholic brands and their respective distributors. Thanks for beaming the light on such a critical issue
ReplyDeleteI actually never thought of it this way. It is very true. How do we preach dont drink and drive and we allow these guys hulk same alcohol in traffic. We need some sanity on our highways and allowing the sale of alcohol wont encourage the sanity we desire. This is a very timely post and the appropriate authorities should look into this issue.
ReplyDeleteI would assume this is a new sale strategy or business innovation for the alcoholic brand (as seen on our roads), however, what does the brand have to say about its responsibilities to the community, its environment at large and commitment to sustainable development? Considering (orijin) coming from a global Organization.
ReplyDeleteIt is absolutely wrong. Selling alcohol beverages in traffic is absolutely wrong. Some of these drivers don't know their limit, they drink to stupor and therefore risking the life of passengers and even innocent pedestrians. This act should be eradicated in Lagos immediately, as this will increase the accident rate in Nigeria.
ReplyDeleteHawking of alcoholic beverages is quite wrong. Hawking on the road of any product should be stopped generally not just about the alcohol.
ReplyDeleteIt is one thing to drink, and it's another thing to drink while driving. And these hawkers are making situations worse. Encouraging drivers that it is okay to do so. It's inevitable for motorists not to get tempted when these hawkers basically push them at the drivers faces. Very few people buys a can and think "oh, let me save it till I get home, with the kind of traffic we face in lagos. They just pop it open and drink while on duty. It's absolutely wrong and should be eradicated.
ReplyDeleteNice topic Joko! This issue of alcohol being sold at traffic is totally wrong and dangerous to human life and the general public as a whole. Soon enough there will be law enforcement agencies as regards this issue. This has to stop because this is act of public nuisance.
ReplyDeleteIs there a regulatory body that checks hawkers?, but truthfully I don't think the hawkers are to blame , most of these guys aren't educated they are just doing whatever they think is profitable enough to survive in Nigeria's harsh economy, now the drivers should be kind of educated or at least aware of The laws guiding driving , they should know drinking and driving is a crime and that breaking that laws puts the person in danger as well as the innocent around, but then most of the DUI's occur on the way back from a club/bar, so the problem is greater than the hawkers . DRINK RESPONSIBLY
ReplyDeleteyou stole the words right out of my mouth....firstly is hawking legal? but then again most of the people here are grand patrons of this so called hawkers. i believe we need to look at the bigger picture and eradicate the hawkers on the street thus putting an end to the alcohol problem..
Deleteyou stole the words right out of my mouth....firstly is hawking legal? but then again most of the people here are grand patrons of this so called hawkers. i believe we need to look at the bigger picture and eradicate the hawkers on the street thus putting an end to the alcohol problem..
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