Guiness promo Alcohol levels and public health by Augustine Togonu-Bickersteth London England 🇬🇧 july 22 2026

[Augustine Togonu-Bickersteth]

There is a 400 million  naira  guiness promo going on .we have to be careful and perhaps  ask the regulator s to step in in the  interest  of public  health  and Road safety. 

 There is guiness Malta which is non Alcoholic. 

In terms  of Alcohol  ABV

• Nigerian Guinness (Foreign Extra Stout): Brewed locally, this stout features a potent 7.5% ABV.

• Irish Guinness (Guinness Draught): The standard pint or can sold in Ireland contains just 4.1% to 4.3% ABV. 

When Next Girish Sharma  MD Ceo of Guiness is in London  I would like to meet him to discuss  further Akara patriotic fund  and our projects  like Barbing salon s.

The  Guiness  stout drank  in Nigeriait is significantly stronger than the Irish version I bottle of Nigerian variety  of guiness is like  taking about  1.8 bottles  in Ireland!

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Nigerian Guinness Foreign Extra Stout contains 7.5% ABV. 

This is almost twice as strong as the standard draught Guinness sold in Ireland or the UK, which is typically 4.2% ABV

Public health experts consider the level of alcohol consumption and abuse in Nigeria to be alarmingly high. 

Characterized by high rates of heavy episodic drinking and limited regulatory enforcement, alcohol abuse is a major public health concern associated with severe health, social, and economic risks

.Key facts regarding the alcohol situation in Nigeria include

:High Prevalence & Abuse:

 Research indicates that the crude prevalence of harmful alcohol use is roughly 34.3%. 

A large proportion of drinkers fall into moderate-to-high health risk categories, and many spend up to 31% of their disposable income on alcohol

.Public Health Impact:

 Alcohol is a leading risk factor for road traffic accidents and is linked to over a quarter of all alcohol-related disease burdens in the country. 

It contributes significantly to cardiovascular diseases, liver cirrhosis, and mental health challenges

.Potency: Alcoholic beverages sold in Nigeria often contain higher alcohol by volume (ABV) percentages compared to the same brands sold in Western markets. For example, local variants of popular foreign stouts and locally brewed spirits can be exceptionally strong.

Regulatory Interventions: The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has taken steps to enforce bans on alcoholic drinks packaged in sachets and small bottles (under 200ml)

. These products have been widely criticized for making alcohol too cheap, portable, and accessible to minors and vulnerable populations.

For comprehensive statistics and public health guidelines on substance abuse in the region, you can review the WHO Nigeria Substance Use Profile

. For localized resources and support regarding alcohol dependence, consult with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).

Signed Augustine Togonu Bickersteth London England 🇬🇧 july 22 2026