Cocacola Nigeria- Top50 Brands 2025
Coca-Cola Nigeria
Year of Establishment | 1951 (first produced in Nigeria by NBC in Iddo, Lagos) |
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Headquarters | 16, Gerald Road, Ikoyi, Lagos |
MD / CEO | Alfred Olajide |
Number of Branches / Operations Presence | 8 operating plants in Nigeria |
Areas of Interest | Production and distribution of beverages—Coca-Cola, Fanta, Sprite, Schweppes, 5Alive, Limca, Eva water, Chivita, Hollandia, etc. |
Countries of Operation | Nigeria; as part of Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company (CCHBC), which operates across multiple countries including Nigeria |
Annual Turnover | $10.086 billion |
Number of Staff | Approximately 79,000 (with 5,000 direct employees through NBC and CHI) |
Marketing Budget | Not publicly disclosed |
Contact Address | Same as HQ: 16, Gerald Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria ( |
Best Known As | A leading beverage company in Nigeria known for iconic brands and a vast value-chain presence across the country |
Coca-Cola Nigeria has consistently maintained its position as the most valuable beverage brand in Nigeria for many years, a status reaffirmed by its performance in the annual Top Brands Evaluation and its enduring cultural and economic impact. This leadership is not only through its wide-ranging portfolio of products but also through its investments in local communities, sustainability, and economic development.
Established in Nigeria in 1951 and operating in partnership with its bottling arm, the Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC), a member of the Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company Group, the brand has built an extensive manufacturing and distribution network, with 11 bottling plants and over 80 distribution centers across the country.
The company’s product portfolio in Nigeria includes Coca-Cola, Fanta, Sprite, Schweppes, Eva Water, Limca, Monster Energy, and Five Alive juices, among others. Over the years, these brands have become household names and continue to dominate the non-alcoholic beverage market in Nigeria.
Economically, Coca-Cola Nigeria contributes significantly to job creation, directly employing over 5,000 people and supporting more than 10 million livelihoods across its value chain, including distributors, retailers, transporters, and small-scale entrepreneurs. The company has also been a leading supporter of Micro Distribution Centers (MDCs), which empower women and youth by providing them with small-scale retail opportunities.
Coca-Cola has also deepened its sustainability and environmental initiatives. Notably, it launched the Nigeria Plastic Solutions Activity (NPSA) in collaboration with USAID and TechnoServe, a $4 million initiative aimed at recovering 49,000 metric tonnes of plastic waste, creating 10,000 green jobs, and advancing Nigeria’s circular economy.
The company’s philanthropic arm, The Coca-Cola Foundation, has committed over $10.8 million in grants to Nigerian NGOs to support education, health, economic empowerment, and environmental protection. Flagship programs include the Safe Birth Initiative, which has equipped hospitals with vital maternal and neonatal equipment.
Coca-Cola Nigeria has earned multiple recognitions for brand excellence, sustainability leadership, and community impact, repeatedly featuring among the Top 50 Brands in Nigeria.
Through its iconic products, expansive value chain, sustainability commitments, and strong community engagement, Coca-Cola Nigeria remains not just a beverage leader but a driving force in advancing social and economic progress in the country.
