*Delights shareholders with dividends of 10k per share on 50k ordinary shares
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Chuks Udo Okonta
SUNU Assurances Nigeria Plc, a member of SUNU Group at its 38th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of members which held on Friday, June 13, 2025, at the BWC Hotel, Plot 1228 Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos State, declared that N3.28 billion claims was paid to claimants and N3.59 billion attained as profit after tax in 2024.
The meeting commenced at 10:00 a.m., and shareholders approved key resolutions, including the payment of a dividend for the 2024 financial year.
For the financial year 2024, SUNU Assurances Nigeria Plc demonstrated strong performance by paying N3.28 billion in claims, highlighting its commitment to policyholders.
The company also posted a commendable profit after tax of N3.59 billion, reflecting strategic financial management and operational efficiency.
This result marks a substantial 57.8 per cent increase from the N2.08 billion paid out in 2023, underscoring the company’s dedication to meeting its obligations despite economic challenges.
The company’s Gross Written Premium (GWP) for the year 2024 reached N13.03 billion, a significant increase from N8.16billion in 2023. This growth of N4.87 billion, representing a 59.6 per cent rise, also surpassed the full-year budget of N10.16 billion by an impressive 128.3 per cent.
The AGM brought together shareholders to review the Company’s performance and make key decisions impacting its future. During the meeting, shareholders received and considered the Consolidated Audited Financial Statements of the Company and its subsidiaries for the year ended December 31, 2024, along with reports from the directors, audit committee, external auditors and regulators.
A significant resolution was the approval of the declaration of a dividend of 10k per share on 50k ordinary shares for the financial year ended December 31, 2024, which is scheduled for payment on Monday, June 16, 2025.
In his speech at the 38th Annual General Meeting (AGM), the Chairman of SUNU Assurances, Kyari Abba Bukar, said that the impressive revenue growth was driven by several key factors such as higher business renewals, contributing to portfolio stability and expansion.
Bukar said that other factors are increase in motor insurance premium rates, boosting revenue from this segment, growth in the number of insured vehicles, expanding customer base and favourable foreign exchange movements, positively impacting underwriting results.
Further key decisions made at the AGM included the re-election of Mrs. Olajumoke Bakare and Hajiya Aisha Abubakar, who retired by rotation and were eligible for re-election.
The Board of Directors was authorized to fix the remuneration of the external auditors, and the remuneration of the Company’s Managers.
Shareholders also elected their representatives to the audit committee, who will hold office until the date of the next Annual General Meeting. In compliance with Rule 20.8(a) of the Nigerian Exchange Limited, shareholders considered and passed an ordinary resolution granting the Company a general mandate to enter into recurrent transactions with related parties for its day-to-day operations on normal commercial terms.
This mandate will commence from the date of the resolution and continue to operate until the date of the next Annual General Meeting.
“We are delighted to have successfully concluded our 38th Annual General Meeting. The approval of the dividend for the 2024 financial year reflects our commitment to delivering value to our shareholders and underscores our robust financial performance. This meeting was a vital platform for engaging with our esteemed shareholders, reinforcing our dedication to transparency and strong corporate governance. We look forward to building on these achievements and driving sustainable growth in the coming year.” Samuel Ogbodu, Managing Director/CEO SUNU Assurances Plc said.
Leveraging on technology and for the convenience of shareholders and other stakeholders who were unable to attend physically, the AGM was live-streamed.
The link for the live streaming was made available on the Company’s website at www.sunuassurancesnigeria.com.
Expressing his delight at the company’s performance, William Adebayo, a proud shareholder, stated, “I’m glad to see a dividend of 10k per share, a truly great return on investment. Kudos to the management team for their hard work and strategic decisions that have brought us this success.”
The electronic version of the Annual Report is accessible on the Company’s website.
About SUNU Assurances Nigeria Plc
SUNU Assurances is a leading insurance company in Nigeria, providing a range of innovative insurance solutions to individuals and businesses. With a strong commitment to customer satisfaction and a robust business model, SUNU Assurances, a member of SUNU Group with presence in 17 African countries is dedicated to delivering value to its policyholders and stakeholders.
