Guinness Nigeria Plc has announced the appointment of Ms. Abimbola Ajibola-Jimoh as its new Company Secretary, effective November 1, 2025. The appointment was disclosed through a corporate filing on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) dated October 23, 2025, in line with regulatory disclosure requirements. The development marks another significant step in the company’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its corporate governance and leadership structure.
Ms. Ajibola-Jimoh takes over from Mrs. Ademola, who has served the company with distinction over the years. The Board, in its official statement, acknowledged her tenure, noting:
“Mrs. Ademola served the company and the Board with professionalism, ensuring statutory compliance and supporting corporate transactions.”
Expressing confidence in the new appointee, the Board added: “The Board welcomes Ms. Ajibola-Jimoh and wishes her all the very best in the role.”
An Experienced Legal Professional
Ms. Abimbola Ajibola-Jimoh brings to her new position over ten years of professional experience spanning corporate and commercial law, regulatory compliance, data protection, corporate governance, and stakeholder management. Her extensive background in these areas is expected to further enhance Guinness Nigeria’s compliance and governance frameworks.
She holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in International Economic Law from the University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom, and a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree from Olabisi Onabanjo University. She is also a Chartered Secretary and Administrator with the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN) and has completed the Harvard Negotiation Program under the Harvard ManageMentor platform.
Prior to joining Guinness Nigeria in 2024, Ms. Ajibola-Jimoh worked with MTN Nigeria Communications Plc, where she gained valuable experience in managing complex legal and regulatory matters. At Guinness Nigeria, she has served as Senior Commercial Legal Manager and Data Protection Officer, providing company secretarial support to the Board and overseeing the company’s legal advisory, compliance, and data governance functions.
She also holds certifications as a Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) and Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E) from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).
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Ms. Ajibola-Jimoh’s appointment comes at a time when Guinness Nigeria is experiencing one of its strongest stock market performances in years. The company’s share price has been on a sustained upward trajectory throughout 2025, reflecting renewed investor confidence and optimism in the consumer goods sector.
Guinness Nigeria began the year trading at N70.25, after recovering from a pullback to N49.60 in March 2024. The stock gained modestly in the first quarter, closing January at N77, before dipping slightly to N74 by the end of February. However, momentum picked up in March, with the share price rising steadily to record a half-year gain of 25.27%.
The second half of the year has been even more robust. In July, the stock jumped by 33%, followed by further growth in August, reaching N130. September was particularly remarkable, as the share price soared by more than 41% in a single month.
As of October 23, 2025, Guinness Nigeria’s shares were trading at N183.80, representing one of the most impressive rallies on the Nigerian Exchange this year.
The Board Chairman expressed confidence that Ms. Ajibola-Jimoh’s leadership would reinforce corporate governance and ensure continued operational excellence. “Her experience and professionalism will further strengthen our commitment to transparency and regulatory compliance,” the Chairman stated.
With strong financial momentum and a reinforced executive team, Guinness Nigeria appears well positioned for sustained growth as it moves into the final quarter of 2025.
