Nigerian Breweries (NB) Plc has completed the 100 per cent integration of Distel Nigeria into its operations.
This integration follows the complete acquisition of the company in March 2025.
Uzodinma Odenigbo, Director, Corporate Affairs, Nigerian Breweries, disclosed this in a recent session with the media in Lagos.
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According to Odenigub, Nigerian Breweries has completed the installation of a state-of-the-art manufacturing line for distillate brands at the Ibadan Brewery and has commenced manufacturing of distillate wine and spirit brands including Chamador, 4th Street.
“I am delighted to announce that we have now completed the full integration of Distel Nigeria, and we have now established a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at our Ibadan Brewery for the production of Distel wine and spirits brands,” he said.
He explained that the full integration is in line with Nigerian Breweries’ ambition to become a ‘Total Beverage Company’ that goes beyond beer. He said the full integration has now expanded the brand portfolio of Nigerian Breweries Plc to include wine, spirits and ready-to-drink (RTD) brands.
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He explained that Nigerian Breweries is set to acquire Distel Wines and Spirits Nigeria in June 2024, initially acquiring an 80 per cent majority stake after obtaining statutory approval from the South African Reserve Bank.
The company acquired the remaining 20 percent minority stake from Ekullo International and Next International Nigeria Limited in March 2025.
