Africa Prudential Plc has reaffirmed its resilience and strong financial position, sustaining growth and expanding its digital footprint despite a challenging economic environment.
This assurance was given at the company’s 13th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on Thursday, April 2, 2026, where shareholders were briefed on its 2025 performance and strategic direction.
Speaking at the meeting, Chairman of the company, Mrs. Christabel Onyejekwe, described the company’s 2025 financial year as solid, attributing the performance to disciplined execution, strong corporate governance, and a commitment to long-term value creation.
She noted that despite macroeconomic pressures such as inflation, exchange rate volatility, and rising operating costs, the company remained focused on improving operational efficiency and sustaining returns to shareholders.
According to her, Africa Prudential’s resilience reflects a strong institutional foundation anchored on innovation, service excellence, and stakeholder trust.
Also addressing shareholders, the Managing Director, Dr. Catherine Nwosu, highlighted digital transformation and service expansion as key drivers of growth during the year under review.
She disclosed that the company has concluded plans to launch Sabivest—a rebranded transition from Invearn—designed as a digital investment platform that will allow shareholders to seamlessly manage their investment portfolios in one place.
The platform, she explained, is expected to simplify access to investment information, enhance transparency, and deepen participation in the capital market.
Dr. Nwosu further revealed that the company introduced a dedicated Know-Your-Customer (KYC) service line to address identity management challenges and strengthen compliance processes, reinforcing its position as a digital infrastructure enabler within Nigeria’s financial services ecosystem.
She added that the company’s proprietary platforms, including Greenpole, Sabivest, and APEMs, have continued to gain traction, boosting revenue streams, improving transparency, and enhancing client experience.
In demonstrating strong shareholder value, Africa Prudential recorded a 98 percent dividend payout, reflecting its commitment to rewarding investors and maintaining confidence in its operations.
From a financial standpoint, the company maintained a robust asset base, with gross debt securities rising to approximately ₦32.14 billion—underscoring its strong investment capacity and prudent asset allocation strategy.
The firm also sustained a stable earnings outlook, supported by diversified revenue streams spanning its core share registration services and expanding digital solutions offerings.
The report further indicated that Africa Prudential maintained strong internal controls and financial reporting systems, reinforcing transparency and investor confidence amid a volatile economic climate.
With sustained investment in digital infrastructure and a stable cash flow profile, the company is well-positioned to navigate future uncertainties while maintaining growth momentum.
Africa Prudential, a leading provider of share registration and capital market solutions with over five decades of experience, reiterated its commitment to leveraging innovation and financial discipline to deliver sustained value to shareholders and strengthen its leadership within Nigeria’s capital market ecosystem.
