Lagos: 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, announced this at the 75th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday in Lagos.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the development translates to a 266.7 percent growth for the period under review. Ajogwu explained that the company had strengthened its market positioning and operational efficiency to drive growth and deliver value to stakeholders. The renewed strategy focuses on improving productivity, controlling costs, and enhancing financial performance amid inflationary pressures and currency volatility.
Ajogwu highlighted 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. This initiative is being implemented through partnerships with farmers and financial institutions, in alignment with Nigeria’s industrial policy.
He emphasized that Guinness Nigeria continues to invest in community development through initiatives in education and medical support across its areas of operation. The company’s chairman also revealed intensified sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, with significant investments in responsible drinking campaigns, healthcare support, education, and safety programs in the 2025 financial year.
Ajogwu stated that 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. The firm’s sustainability focus revolved around promoting positive drinking behavior, supporting communities, reducing waste to landfill, and strengthening stakeholder partnerships.
He added that Guinness Nigeria continued its advocacy for responsible alcohol consumption through the annual ‘Ember Months’ campaign, implemented in collaboration with the Federal Road Safety Corps and the Lagos State Drivers’ Institute. The campaign discourages drink-driving during the festive period, educating commercial drivers and driving instructors on road safety and vehicle maintenance.
Ajogwu noted the company’s 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. This intervention targeted vulnerable individuals who could not afford treatment, improving their vision, independence, and economic productivity.
In 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. 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 emphasized 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. The company remains committed to being a trusted and responsible corporate organization, aligned with global sustainability standards and national development priorities.
Also speaking, the company secretary, Ms. Abimbola Ajibola-Jimoh, stated that the company sustained a strong corporate governance framework supported by effective risk management and internal control systems. The company also strengthened its internal control framework in line with financial reporting requirements and relevant regulations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws.
Ajibola-Jimoh 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, 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 added that Guinness Nigeria remained committed to protecting data privacy, ensuring transparency in business operations, and sustaining stakeholder trust built over decades. On health and safety, the company prioritized the wellbeing of employees, contractors, and host communities by implementing policies aligned with local and international standards. The company strengthened its safety culture through hazard identification, risk assessment, and the implementation of control measures across its operations. Additionally, the company donated ophthalmic equipment valued at N17 million to enhance service delivery.
Ajibola-Jimoh concluded that safety initiatives during the year focused on improving risk visibility, reinforcing leadership oversight, and enhancing compliance across supply and demand operations.