GTCO has announced record ₦12.76 dividend as shareholders applaud strong 2025 performance.
NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the shareholders of Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) have expressed excitement following the announcement of a record dividend payout of ₦12.76 per share for the 2025 financial year, the highest in Nigeria’s banking sector.
The commendation came during the Group’s 5th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on Tuesday, where shareholders praised the company’s impressive financial performance and its compliance with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)’s ₦500 billion minimum capital requirement.
Speaking at the AGM, President of the Nigerian Shareholders’ Solidarity Association, Timothy Adesiyan, lauded the management for maintaining a consistent dividend culture, describing the 2025 payout as a reflection of disciplined leadership.
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Similarly, Chairman of the Pragmatic Shareholders Association of Nigeria, Bisi Bakare, praised GTCO for setting a new benchmark in shareholder returns, urging the board to sustain the momentum.
The Group had earlier declared an interim dividend of ₦1.00 per share for the half-year ended June 2025 and a final dividend of ₦11.76, bringing the total payout to ₦12.76 for the year.
Chairman of GTCO, Suleiman Barau, said the company’s growth reflects its transition from a traditional banking institution into a diversified financial services ecosystem spanning banking, payments, asset management, and pension administration.
According to him, this strategic diversification has strengthened the Group’s resilience, reduced risk exposure, and enhanced value delivery to customers and investors.
He emphasized that disciplined risk management, strong internal controls, and prudent lending practices remain central to the Group’s stability, particularly in a volatile macroeconomic environment.
Group Chief Executive Officer, Segun Agbaje, described 2025 as a landmark year for GTCO, highlighting advancements in digital integration across its operations in Africa and the United Kingdom.
Agbaje also pointed to the successful listing of GTCO shares on the London Stock Exchange as a major milestone, making it the first West African financial services institution to achieve such a feat on the exchange’s main market.
Looking ahead, he expressed confidence in the Group’s growth trajectory, noting that technology-driven efficiency, strong capital management, and deeper customer engagement would continue to drive long-term value.
Despite global economic uncertainties, GTCO remains optimistic about its outlook for 2026, with leadership reaffirming its commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustained shareholder value.
