Guinness Nigeria – Nominated for Corporate Excellence of the Year at the MOI Awards

Guinness Nigeria stands as one of the country’s most iconic and enduring brands.

Established in 1962, just two years after Nigeria’s independence, Guinness became the first Guinness brewery outside the British Isles, setting the stage for a long-standing relationship between the brand and the Nigerian people.

From its flagship facility in Ikeja, Lagos, Guinness Nigeria PLC has brewed some of the nation’s most beloved beverages, including Guinness Foreign Extra Stout, Orijin, Malta Guinness, Smirnoff Ice, and Dubic Malt.

Over the decades, the company has evolved from a stout manufacturer into a diversified beverage powerhouse, blending global expertise with local creativity to meet the tastes of millions across West Africa.

Guinness Nigeria is a subsidiary of Diageo Plc, the global drinks leader headquartered in London. Yet, its Nigerian operations have maintained a distinctly local identity, championing employment, agriculture, and community development.

The company sources much of its raw materials, including sorghum and maize, from Nigerian farmers, helping to strengthen local value chains and support rural livelihoods.

Beyond brewing, Guinness has built a strong reputation for corporate responsibility. Through initiatives like the Water of Life programme, it has provided access to clean drinking water in underserved communities.

Its ‘DrinkIQ’ and responsible drinking campaigns continue to promote moderation and health awareness nationwide.

In recent years, Guinness Nigeria has embraced sustainability and innovation, investing in renewable energy, eco-friendly packaging, and digital transformation to ensure long-term growth in a rapidly changing market.

For more than six decades, Guinness has been more than a drink, it’s been part of Nigeria’s social fabric. In every pour, Guinness Nigeria continues to tell a story of heritage refined by time, brewed with integrity, and shared with the world.