By Rukayat Moisemhe and Taiye Olayemi
Lagos, April 15, 2026 (NAN) Guinness Nigeria Plc has declared an export sale growth of N13.04 billion, up from N3.56 billion for an 18-month financial period from June 2024 to December 2025.
The Board Chairman, Prof. Fabian Ajogwu, said this at the 75th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday in Lagos.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the development translates to a 266.7 per cent growth for the period under review.
Ajogwu added that the company had strengthened its market positioning and operational efficiency to drive growth and deliver value to stakeholders.
He said its renewed strategy focused on improving productivity, controlling costs and enhancing financial performance amid inflationary pressures and currency volatility.
He added that a key component of its operations was increased local sourcing of raw materials, including sorghum, to reduce reliance on imports and support local agriculture.
According to him, the initiative is being implemented through partnerships with farmers and financial institutions, in alignment with Nigeria’s industrial policy.
“Guinness Nigeria continues to invest in community development through initiatives in education and medical support across its areas of operation,” he said.
The company’s chairman revealed that it had also intensified its sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.
According to him, it recorded significant investments in responsible drinking campaigns, healthcare support, education and safety programmes in the 2025 financial year.
Ajogwu said the company’s Environmental, Social and Governance efforts for the year ended Dec. 31, 2025, were anchored on responsible growth, ethical conduct and long-term value creation.
He said the firm’s sustainability focus revolved around promoting positive drinking behaviour, supporting communities, reducing waste to landfill and strengthening stakeholder partnerships.
He added that Guinness Nigeria continued to advocate responsible alcohol consumption through its annual “Ember Months” campaign, implemented in collaboration with the Federal Road Safety Corps and the Lagos State Drivers’ Institute.
According to him, the campaign discourages drink-driving during the festive period, while also educating commercial drivers and driving instructors on road safety and vehicle maintenance.
“Guinness Nigeria continues to advocate vigorously for responsible consumption of alcoholic beverages, particularly during periods of increased travel and traffic volumes,” he said.
Ajogwu said the company also recorded notable impact in healthcare delivery by sponsoring 150 cataract surgeries at the Guinness Eye Centres in the Lagos University Teaching Hospital and the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital.
He noted that the intervention targeted vulnerable individuals who could not afford treatment, improving their vision, independence and economic productivity.
On education, Ajogwu said the Guinness Nigeria Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme remained a key platform for youth development, with 21 new students admitted in 2025, bringing total beneficiaries to 80.
He added that under the 2025 Tolaram Scholarship Programme for children of non-full-time employees, 49 beneficiaries emerged from 164 applicants, with funds paid directly to their schools.
Ajogwu said the company’s broader sustainability approach emphasised community engagement in areas such as youth development, women empowerment, access to water and environmental protection.
He reaffirmed that Guinness Nigeria would continue to build on its legacy of over 75 years by delivering sustainable value to stakeholders and investing in impactful social initiatives.
He said the company remained committed to being a trusted and responsible corporate organisation, aligned with global sustainability standards and national development priorities.
Also speaking, its company secretary, Ms Abimbola Ajibola-Jimoh, said the company sustained a strong corporate governance framework supported by effective risk management and internal control systems.
Ajibola-Jimoh said the company also strengthened its internal control framework in line with financial reporting requirements and relevant regulations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws.
She noted that the company maintained a zero-tolerance stance on corruption, supported by its anti-bribery and corruption policy, competition policy and guidelines on gifts and entertainment.
On accountability, Ajibola-Jimoh said the company operated a transparent grievance mechanism, including a whistleblowing platform that allowed anonymous reporting of misconduct or violations of its code of business conduct.
She said Guinness Nigeria remained committed to protecting data privacy, ensuring transparency in business operations and sustaining stakeholder trust built over decades.
On health and safety, Ajibola-Jimoh said the company prioritised the wellbeing of employees, contractors and host communities by implementing policies aligned with local and international standards.
She said the company strengthened its safety culture through hazard identification, risk assessment and the implementation of control measures across its operations.
She added that the company donated ophthalmic equipment valued at N17 million to the facilities to enhance service delivery.
According to her, safety initiatives during the year focused on improving risk visibility, reinforcing leadership oversight and enhancing compliance across supply and demand operations. (NAN)
Edited by Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma
