Guinness Nigeria Hosts Media, Reaffirms Drive for Sustainable Growth and Corporate Governance
Guinness Nigeria Plc has reaffirmed its dedication to sustainable growth, operational excellence, and corporate transparency following a media engagement session held in Lagos. During the event, the company provided a comprehensive overview of its business performance, governance framework, and strategic vision for the future.
The company highlighted notable milestones achieved since commencing its strategic reset programme, including enhanced profitability, increased shareholder returns, and a more resilient balance sheet. Guinness Nigeria announced net sales of ₦730.8 billion for the 18 months ending December 2025, alongside a net profit of ₦41.2 billion. Impressively, first-quarter 2026 net profit rose by 47.9%, reaching ₦10.4 billion.
Additionally, the company pointed out that its share price has seen significant appreciation since September 2024, a reflection of renewed investor confidence and positive market sentiment surrounding the brand.
In a presentation delivered on behalf of the Managing Director, Mayank Kabra, the Finance and Strategy Director of Guinness Nigeria Plc, emphasised that the company’s progress is a result of strategic efforts to develop a stronger, more agile organisation poised for long-term growth.
“Our transformation journey is anchored on operational excellence, consumer obsession, disciplined financial management, and a winning culture. We are building a business that is not only resilient, but also capable of delivering sustainable value to consumers, employees, communities, and shareholders,” he stated.
Guinness Nigeria also underscored its governance credentials, describing itself as one of the first firms certified under the Nigerian Exchange Corporate Governance Rating System. The company reaffirmed its commitment to ethical business practices through its Code of Business Conduct and ongoing participation in the Convention for Business Integrity.
Speaking on governance and social impact initiatives, Rotimi Odusola, the Corporate Relations and Legal Director, said the company remains firmly anchored on the values that have underpinned its strong reputation in Nigeria. He highlighted the organisation’s social impact programmes spanning education, healthcare, and responsible drinking advocacy. Since 2019, over 100 students have benefited from its undergraduate scholarship scheme, and investments continue to be made in Guinness Eye Centres located in Lagos and Onitsha, including equipment upgrades, renovations, and cataract surgeries.
“Strong governance, ethical conduct, and meaningful community engagement are not peripheral to how we operate; they are central to it. As we continue to grow, we remain intentional about doing business the right way and contributing to the communities that have supported us for over seven decades,” he said.
The company also spotlighted ongoing investments in people development and organisational culture, noting that recent learning and development initiatives have improved productivity and strengthened accountability across the organisation.
Guinness Nigeria reaffirmed its focus on driving innovation, deepening consumer engagement, and building culturally resonant brands capable of sustaining growth in Nigeria’s dynamic beverage market.