Yemisi Izuora
Guinness Nigeria Plc has been named Consumer Goods Company of the Year at the prestigious Nairametrics Capital Market Awards 2026, reinforcing its position as one of Nigeria’s leading consumer goods companies and a strong performer in the Nigerian capital market.
The company was nominated in two highly competitive categories, Company of the Year and Consumer Goods Company of the Year, in recognition of its strong financial performance, operational excellence, and consistent delivery of value to shareholders.
Held on Friday, June 5, 2026, in Lagos, the Nairametrics Capital Market Awards celebrate excellence among listed companies and market operators, assessing nominees across key performance indicators including revenue growth, profit after tax growth, return on average equity, operating margin, market share growth, and cost efficiency.
Emerging as the winner in the Consumer Goods Company of the Year category, Guinness Nigeria was recognised for its sustained growth, disciplined execution, and resilience in navigating a dynamic operating environment.
Commenting on the recognition, Rotimi Odusola, Corporate Relations and Legal Director, Guinness Nigeria Plc, described the award as an affirmation of the company’s commitment to creating sustainable value for all stakeholders.
“Winning the Consumer Goods Company of the Year award is a significant honour and a strong endorsement of our commitment to sustainable growth, operational excellence, and long term value creation. This recognition reflects the dedication of our people, the trust of our consumers, customers, investors, and partners, as well as the strength of our business transformation journey. At Guinness Nigeria, we remain focused on building a high performing business that delivers strong financial results while creating shared value and contributing meaningfully to Nigeria’s economic development.”
The recognition comes amid continued momentum for Guinness Nigeria as the company advances its strategic priorities through portfolio optimisation, operational efficiency, innovation, and the delivery of memorable consumer experiences across its brands.
Also commenting on the award, Ramanathan Solayappan, Marketing & Innovations Director, Guinness Nigeria Plc, said the recognition validates the company’s consumer first approach and the enduring strength of its brands.
“This recognition underscores the power of consumer centric innovation and the deep connection our brands have built with Nigerians across generations. From celebrating culture and heritage to creating memorable experiences through our portfolio, we remain committed to understanding and serving evolving consumer needs. Winning Consumer Goods Company of the Year affirms that our strategy of combining strong brands, meaningful consumer engagement, and market leading innovation continues to drive growth and strengthen our leadership within Nigeria’s consumer goods sector.”
As one of Nigeria’s foremost beverage companies, Guinness Nigeria remains focused on delivering sustained business growth while creating positive social and economic impact. The company will continue to drive innovation, strengthen stakeholder trust, and contribute to the development of Nigeria’s consumer goods industry and capital market.