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Guinness Nigeria Plc, a subsidiary of Diageo Plc, has unveiled its new state-of-the-art headquarters in Ogba, Lagos state.

According to the company, the opening of the new office space, which coincided with the 72nd anniversary of the organisation, is part of the efforts to develop newer and more strategic ways of working, enhance collaboration and productivity, promote creativity and sustain its business operations in the country.

During the ceremony, Omobola Johnson, board chair, Guinness Nigeria Plc, said the new headquarters aims to create an environment where all employees and even stakeholders, feel included and able to perform at their best.

“We recognise our employees’ needs, especially after working remotely for so long, so we have created a modern and agile workspace designed for maximum connectivity, collaboration and connection in line with the new world of work,” Johnson said.

“The open plan workspace features bright, colourful and multi-functional spaces with state-of-the art technology, and embraces leading sustainability practices as well as the company’s commitment to inclusion and diversity.”

Baker Magunda, the company’s managing director, said the initiative reaffirms the organisation’s commitment to its drive towards sustaining its long-term business goals in the country.

“The new office opening reestablishes Guinness Nigeria as a forward-thinking organization,” Magunda said.

“We remain committed to developing capacity to grow our brands and optimise performance to cater to the needs of our consumers while creating the right environment for all stakeholders to thrive.

“The move represents a significant shift, not just in where we work but how we work, enabling us to eliminate boundaries, be more connected, and more future-focused.

“This is why for us, this represents ‘the future of work’. We have created an environment where all our employees feel included, our diversity and inclusion culture is enhanced, and our people are empowered to maximize their full potential through effective collaborations, creativity and improved connections within the business and value chain.

“We are proud of what we do and how we do them. Our drive for constant improvement has seen us evolve to where we are today. We exhibit the highest standard of employee engagement.”

He added that the ultra-modern facility will provide a work environment where people can thrive, with a fully-equipped gymnasium, and a stunning state of the art bar where meetings will be held, ideas will transpire, meals shared, cocktails poured, and moments celebrated.