FG To Commission $250m West Africa’s Largest Brewery

President Muhammadu Buhari is expected in Ogun State next week Tuesday to perform the commissioning of the $250 million state-of-the-art brewery by foremost brewer, International Breweries Plc, situated at kilometre three Flowergate Industrial Scheme, Sagamu-Abeokuta Expressway, Ogun State.
Our correspondent gathered that the new brewery will be the Company’s largest plant within the group in Africa, outside of South Africa, adding that the gesture would have a significant multiplier impact on the value chain within Ogun State, its environs, provide direct and indirect employment, locally manufacture global brands locally and support Nigeria’s foreign direct investment aspiration.
Speaking on the commissioning the Managing Director, Annabelle Degroot, described the plant as a major step towards the company’s strategic goal of producing high quality drinks locally.
Degroot added that, the plant would provide a great opportunity to engage qualified locals who are excited about the prospects of forging a career with the brand, while thousands of both direct and indirect jobs would be created.
“International Breweries Plc is a brand that places a premium on quality. Bearing this in mind, we will spare no expense or effort in ensuring that Nigerians are treated to the best traditions in brewing, with outstanding recipes, superior ingredients, innovation and world class techniques. The outcome is to ensure satisfaction and enjoyment for our consumers.