Lagos: Shareholders of Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) have commended the institution for declaring a record N12.76 dividend for the 2025 financial year. GTCO declared an interim dividend of N1 per share for June 2025 and a final dividend of N11.76, bringing the total payout to N12.76.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, at the company’s fifth Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, shareholders praised its strong 2025 performance and compliance with the Central Bank’s N500 billion capital requirement. Chief Timothy Adesiyan, President of the Nigerian Shareholders’ Solidarity Association, expressed his excitement about the payout, applauding the board’s discipline in sustaining dividends.
Mrs. Bisi Bakare, Chairman of the Pragmatic Shareholders Association of Nigeria, remarked that GTCO has set a benchmark with the N12.76 dividend payout. She emphasized that it is historic for a Nigerian bank and urged management to maintain this rewarding gesture for shareholders.
Suleiman Barau, the Board Chairman, highlighted the Group’s evolution into a broader financial services ecosystem beyond traditional banking operations. He explained that this diversification represents a strategic effort to serve customers comprehensively while creating multiple engines of sustainable growth. Barau stressed that a diversified ecosystem allows for greater balance across cycles, reduces risk concentration, and broadens value for individuals, businesses, and institutional clients.
Barau also emphasized that management discipline continues to underpin the Group’s risk culture amid uncertain macroeconomic conditions. He stated that maintaining a healthy balance sheet and strong credit practices is essential in a fluid environment. The Board remains committed to growth anchored in careful risk assessment, responsible lending, and robust internal controls. He noted that resilience during uncertainty defines strong institutions and reflects years of disciplined leadership and long-term value creation.
Additionally, Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Segun Agbaje, described 2025 as a year of deepening integration across GTCO’s business segments. He shared that the company leveraged data, digital tools, and operational insight to create seamless experiences for customers across Africa and the United Kingdom. The milestone of GTCO’s listing on the London Stock Exchange’s main market in 2025 was highlighted, marking GTCO as the first West African financial institution listed on the LSE main market.
Agbaje also stated that execution discipline would remain central to the Group’s strategy in 2026. By integrating their ecosystem, deepening engagement, and leveraging technology, GTCO aims to deliver meaningful experiences and long-term impact. Despite macroeconomic uncertainties, GTCO enters 2026 with confidence, resilience, and a focus on sustained growth. Agbaje expressed appreciation for the shareholders’ continued trust and partnership, promising that the next chapter will be as historic as the last.