Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) has commissioned three new production lines at its Asejire plant in Oyo State and Challawa plant in Kano State, marking a significant expansion of its manufacturing capacity as part of the Coca-Cola System’s ongoing investment programme in Nigeria.
The newly inaugurated facilities include two production lines at Asejire and one at Challawa, with the projects aimed at increasing production capacity, strengthening local manufacturing and supporting the company’s long-term operations across the country. The commissioning ceremony was attended by the Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Senator John Owan Enoh.
The latest investment forms part of the Coca-Cola System’s planned $1 billion investment programme in Nigeria over five years, announced in 2024, while also building on more than $1.5 billion already invested in NBC’s Nigerian operations over the past decade. Brandspur Brand News reports that additional production capacity upgrades are expected across other NBC plants before the end of 2026.
NBC said the new facilities are equipped with advanced bottling technology and are designed to improve operational efficiency while reinforcing the company’s manufacturing footprint in Nigeria. The investment also coincides with the company’s 75th anniversary, highlighting its continued presence in the country’s beverage industry.
According to the company, the expansion reflects confidence in Nigeria’s manufacturing sector and its long-term growth prospects, while also supporting local supply chains and employment opportunities.
A 2024 socio-economic impact assessment commissioned by the Coca-Cola System found that its operations generated approximately $1 billion in value-added economic activity and supported more than 160,000 livelihoods across its Nigerian value chain. The study also indicated that goods and services worth about $601 million were sourced from Nigerian suppliers during the year, underlining the company’s reliance on local businesses.
During the event, government officials described the latest investment as a positive contribution to Nigeria’s industrialisation agenda, noting that continued private sector expansion remains important for strengthening domestic manufacturing and economic development.
NBC also unveiled a limited-edition commemorative product label to celebrate its 75 years of operations in Nigeria, describing the anniversary as a milestone in its longstanding relationship with Nigerian consumers and communities.
The Nigerian Bottling Company is a member of Coca-Cola HBC Group and manufactures, markets and distributes a range of beverage brands in Nigeria, including Coca-Cola, Fanta, Sprite, Schweppes, Limca, Five Alive and Eva Water, while also partnering with other beverage companies to distribute selected energy drinks and premium spirit brands.
