Nigerian Breweries Plc, Nigeria’s foremost brewing company, has earned the 2026 Top Employer Certification in Nigeria, following an independent assessment of its practices by the Top Employers Institute.

The Top Employer Certification is a globally recognised benchmark that recognizes organisations that demonstrate excellence across critical human resource areas, including people strategy, talent acquisition, learning and development, leadership development, diversity and inclusion, employee wellbeing, and work environment.

Nigerian Breweries Plc achieved the recognition after successfully completing the Top Employers Institute’s rigorous Human Resources (HR) Best Practices Survey, validation, and audit process.

Speaking on the certification, the Human Resources Director, NB Plc, Grace Omo-Lamai, explained that the recognition underscores the company’s deliberate investment in its workforce and its commitment to nurturing talent.

“At Nigerian Breweries, we are committed to fostering a workplace where our employees feel valued, empowered, and inspired to perform at their best. Being recognised as a Top Employer for 2026 affirms that our people practices meet global standards while remaining locally relevant.”

It validates our ongoing efforts to create a work environment that enables our people to grow, innovate, and contribute meaningfully to our success,” she said.

Receiving the award, Head of Employee Relations, Nigerian Breweries Plc, Nkechi Juwah, described the honour as a testament to the quality of the company’s human resources and the enabling environment created for its workforce.

“This recognition reaffirms our belief that when we invest in our people, we strengthen our business. At Nigerian Breweries, we are intentional about building an environment where our people feel valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work, she said.