Fabian Ajogwu Chairs Guinness Nigeria Board as Omobola Johnson Retires

By Aduragbemi Omiyale

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mr Fabian Ajogwu, has been appointed as the chairman of Guinness Nigeria Plc, replacing Ms Omobola Johnson, who retires from the position on Tuesday, January 28, 2025.

The legal practitioner, an independent non-executive director of the brewer, is expected to bring a wealth of experience in board governance, business & entrepreneurship, business executive education and strategic leadership.

He has served assiduously as a member and more recently as chair of the nominations, governance and remuneration committee and as a member of the board finance audit and risk committee ensuring strong governance and contributing to key decisions which have fortified the company even in tough times.

Ms Johnson is leaving the seat following the completion of her tenure as a director, as she has served on the board for nine years and as chairman since July 1, 2021.

Under her leadership, Guinness Nigeria has achieved significant milestones and taken major strides in recording year-on-year revenue growth.

She has played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s strategic direction and fostering a culture of excellence and has been an invaluable asset to the board of Guinness Nigeria, providing exemplary leadership and strategic guidance during her tenure.

In a statement to the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited, the board of the beer maker, the management and the entire workforce expressed immense gratitude for her leadership, dedication, vision, and stellar contributions to the organization’s success and wish her all the very best in retirement.

Also leaving with her is Ms Ngozi Edozien, who retired as an independent non-executive director on November 27, 2024, following the completion of her tenure as a director.

Business Post reports that the duo of Mrs Olusola Oworu and Mrs Bola Adesola are joining the board as independent non-executive directors from February 1, 2025, subject to shareholders’ approval at the next Annual General Meeting of the firm.