Nigerian Breweries Plc, the country’s leading brewing company, celebrated its outstanding trade partners at the 2025 Distributor Awards held at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. Themed “Unlocking Growth Together – aligned, focused and faster,” the event brought together distributors, transport partners, senior management, and stakeholders to honor exceptional contributions to the company’s business success last year.
The awards recognized top performers across multiple categories, including revenue growth, market execution, distribution efficiency, and overall operational excellence. MacDen Communications Limited emerged as the National Revenue Champion, while Ensik Global Ventures and Anaebo Global Services Limited were named first and second runners-up. In the transport sector, Cobil Logistique took home the Best Transporter award, with AOP Logistics Ltd and A.G. Leventis (Nigeria) PLC securing the runner-up positions. Several other partners were celebrated for their remarkable achievements across diverse operational categories.
During his keynote address, Nigerian Breweries Plc Managing Director, Thibaut Boidin, highlighted the importance of collaboration in achieving sustainable growth. “Growth is never achieved in isolation. It is unlocked through trust, collaboration, and a shared commitment to excellence. Tonight, we celebrate the distributors and transportation partners who have delivered exceptional results despite challenges,” Boidin said, praising partners for their resilience and dedication.
Sales Director Emmanuel Oriakhi commended trade partners for maintaining strong brand visibility and product availability in a dynamic market. “‘Unlocking Growth Together’ reflects our approach: aligned in purpose, focused on execution, and moving faster to capture opportunities. We celebrate your resilience, passion, and the trust that binds us,” he added. Dennis Okorie, Managing Director of MacDen Communications Limited, also expressed gratitude for the recognition, calling it both a validation and motivation for deeper collaboration in 2026.
The evening concluded with the presentation of valuable prizes, including millions of naira in cash, a 12-pallet truck, a Foto pickup van, industrial equipment, consumer electronics, solar inverters, and premium products from Nigerian Breweries’ portfolio. The celebration, hosted by comedian FunnyBone, featured live performances by music stars 2Face Idibia and Flavour, creating a vibrant and memorable atmosphere for all attendees.