GTCO RETURNS AS HEADLINE SPONSOR FOR NPA LAGOS INTERNATIONAL POLO TOURNAMENT

The Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc, GTCO has been announced as the headline sponsor of the 2025 NPA Lagos International Polo Tournament.

The highly-anticipated Polo Series is billed for the prestigious Lagos Polo Club, Ikoyi, from 4th to 23rd February 2025.

A staple in Nigeria’s sporting and social calendar, the NPA Lagos International Polo Tournament is celebrated for its rich heritage, thrilling competitions, and vibrant atmosphere.


Last year’s tournament delivered a thrilling six chukkas encounter that saw Leighton Kings dispatch a hard-fighting Art Hotel Shoreline team to retain the coveted Majekodunmi Cup.

The 2025 NPA Lagos International Polo Tournament is set to be even more spectacular, featuring top-tier teams vying for the Open Cup and the Majekodunmi Cup in a series of high-goal and low-goal matches to be played in over 18 days.

The Silver Cup will run for three weeks while the Low Cup takes centre stage in the third week, ensuring an engaging and dynamic experience for players and spectators throughout the tournament.

Commenting on GTCO’s role as main sponsor of the Lagos International Polo Tournament, the Group Chief Executive Officer, Segun Agbaje said: “At GTCO, we are passionate about fostering excellence and creating platforms that bring people together through shared passions.

“The NPA Lagos international Polo Tournament embodies the spirit of teamwork, discipline, and fair play—values that resonate deeply with our brand. We remain committed to driving positive change by supporting local initiatives with global impact that foster community development and social progress, ensuring that the benefits of the tournament extend well beyond the sport itself.”

The Group’s long-running sponsorship of the NPA Lagos International Polo Tournament reinforces its commitment to celebrating Africa’s rich sporting heritage and promoting inclusivity through world-class events.


About GTCO Plc

Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc, GTCO is a leading financial services institution headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, with operations across 10 countries in Africa and the United Kingdom.

GTCO Plc transitioned from a pure-play commercial bank—licensed since 1990—to a fully-fledged financial services company in April 2021 under a non-operating financial holding company structure, with shares listed on both the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) and the London Stock Exchange (LSE).

The operating entities within GTCO’s robust financial ecosystem include Guaranty Trust Bank Limited (GTBank), Guaranty Trust Fund Managers Limited (GTFM), Guaranty Trust Pension Managers Limited (GTPM), and HabariPay Limited (Habari).

As a “Proudly African and Truly International” Institution, GTCO has been at the forefront of enriching lives and promoting enterprise across the African continent through its transformative platforms and differentiated offerings.