Shareholders of Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc, GTCO have commended the management of the financial institution for declaring a record dividend payout of N12.76 per share for the 2025 financial year, the highest in Nigeria’s banking sector.
The commendation came at the company’s 5th Annual General Meeting (AGM), where investors also praised the Group’s strong financial performance and its compliance with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)’s new N500 billion minimum capital requirement.
Speaking at the AGM, President of the Nigerian Shareholders’ Solidarity Association, Timothy Adesiyan, described the dividend as a testament to the board’s discipline and commitment to sustaining returns to investors.
Similarly, Chairman of the Pragmatic Shareholders Association of Nigeria, Bisi Bakare, lauded the management for what she described as a historic payout, noting that GTCO had set a new benchmark in rewarding shareholders.
The Group had earlier declared an interim dividend of N1.00 per share for the half year ended June 2025 and a final dividend of N11.76, bringing the total payout to N12.76 for the year.
Responding, the Board Chairman, Suleiman Barau, said the Group’s evolution into a diversified financial services ecosystem spanning banking, payments, asset management, and pensions has strengthened its resilience and growth potential.
He noted that the strategy reduces risk concentration and enhances the Group’s ability to deliver value across economic cycles, while maintaining strong credit practices and internal controls.
Also speaking, the Group Chief Executive Officer, Segun Agbaje, described 2025 as a landmark year marked by deeper integration across its business lines and enhanced use of digital tools to improve customer experience.
Agbaje highlighted the successful listing of GTCO shares on the London Stock Exchange, noting that the move strengthened the Group’s capital base and liquidity, making it the first financial services institution in West Africa to achieve such a feat on the exchange’s main market.
Looking ahead, he said the Group would continue to leverage technology, deepen customer engagement, and maintain disciplined execution to sustain growth amid macroeconomic uncertainties.
He added that GTCO enters 2026 with a stronger ecosystem, improved operational efficiency, and a continued focus on delivering long-term value to shareholders and customers.
