Shareholders of Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group) have endorsed the company’s 2025 financial results, with strong emphasis on the approved ₦2.00 per share final dividend and a one-for-three bonus share issue, describing both as clear signals of value creation and investor reward.
At the Group’s 65th Annual General Meeting (AGM), shareholders approved the audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025, alongside key resolutions covering the cash dividend payout, bonus share issuance, and a corresponding increase in share capital.
The dividend and bonus package drew widespread praise from investors, who noted that the combination not only delivers immediate returns but also enhances long-term shareholder value through increased equity holdings.
Speaking at the meeting, President of the New Dimension Shareholders Association, Patrick Ajudua, commended the Board and Management for what he described as a strong financial performance reflected in the payout.
“The numbers speak to a business that is gaining strength and direction,” he said, adding that the dividend and bonus issue demonstrate management’s commitment to rewarding shareholders.
Similarly, Chairman of the Progressive Shareholders Association of Nigeria, Boniface Okezie, lauded the Group’s strategic initiatives, noting that improved market infrastructure and innovation are beginning to translate into tangible investor benefits, including consistent returns.
Shareholders also approved the re-election of Umaru Kwairanga as Chairman, alongside Okechukwu Itanyi and Ojinika Olaghere as Independent Non-Executive Directors, a move seen as reinforcing stability and continuity in governance.
In his remarks, Chairman Umaru Kwairanga expressed appreciation for shareholders’ confidence, stating that the dividend and bonus decisions reflect the Group’s solid performance and disciplined strategy.
“The progress recorded reflects the strength of the Group’s strategy and the performance of its operating businesses. Our focus remains on delivering sustainable, long-term value to shareholders,” he said.
Group Managing Director/CEO, Temi Popoola, added that the company is entering a new phase of growth, with plans to scale infrastructure, deepen market participation, and unlock additional capital-raising opportunities.
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