Nigeria’s Mamuda Group to invest US$50M in Ogun State
Mamuda Group expands to Ogun State with US$50M investment, while facing fresh trademark infringement claims from Rite Foods.
NIGERIA – Mamuda Group Limited has announced plans to invest US$50 million in Ogun State through its subsidiary, Mamuda Beverages, in a phased development strategy aimed at expanding its footprint in Nigeria’s food and beverage sector.
Hassan Hammoud, Chairman of Mamuda Group, revealed the company’s investment roadmap during a recent engagement. He disclosed that the group would establish operations not only in beverages but also in food processing, beauty care, and agro-processing within the state.
“Mamuda Group is based in Kano. We have different types of factories,” said Hammoud. “Mamuda Industries is our leather export business. Mamuda Agro produces agricultural sacks. Mamuda Care focuses on detergents and beauty care. With 13,000 employees in Kano, we expect to replicate similar staffing levels in Ogun over the next five to six years.”
The initial phase of operations in Ogun State is projected to employ 1,500 workers, with the workforce expected to expand to 3,000 upon full completion of the beverage facility.
The Pop Cola maker had previously commissioned new production facilities in Kano in December 2024 as part of a nationwide expansion effort.
At the time, Hammoud emphasized the role of infrastructure, tax reforms, and accessible financing in accelerating Nigeria’s industrial development.
Energy drink legal battle
However, Mamuda Group’s expansion plans come amid renewed legal controversy. Rite Foods Limited has filed a lawsuit against Mamuda Beverages, accusing the company of violating a consent judgment tied to a previous intellectual property dispute.
According to the plaintiff, Mamuda’s Pop Power Energy Drink closely resembles Rite Foods’ Fearless Energy Drink, potentially misleading consumers and infringing on protected trademarks and designs.
Rite Foods is seeking N1 billion (US$622,000) in general damages and an additional N60 million (US$37,400) to cover costs related to the alleged infringement.
In response, Mamuda Beverages maintains that the matter had been resolved through a consent judgment in case FHC/ABJ/CS/139/2025, arguing that the Federal High Court lacks jurisdiction to reopen the issue.
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