Transnational Corporation Plc also known as Transcorp Group declared a total dividend payout of ₦20.32 billion to shareholders for the 2025 financial year, representing ₦2.00 per share, as the Africa’s foremost conglomerate sustained strong growth across its core businesses in power, hospitality and energy.
The dividend declaration was commended by shareholders during the company’s 20th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on 8 May, 2026 at the new state-of-the-art Transcorp Centre in Abuja.
According to a press release on the company’s official website, the total declared dividend comprises an interim payment of ₦4.06 billion equivalent to 40 kobo per share disbursed in August 2025, alongside a final dividend of ₦16.26 billion representing ₦1.60 per share.
Speaking at the AGM, the Group Chairman of Transcorp Plc, Mr. Tony Elumelu, CFR, said the company remained committed to firm corporate governance and disciplined execution of its strategic priorities to deliver sustainable, and long-term value despite prevailing macroeconomic challenges.
According to him, the conglomerate’s diversified investment portfolio has continued to support resilient financial performance and long-term value creation for shareholders.
Transcorp Group demonstrated robust growth across all major financial indicators.
The company reported a 33 per cent increase in revenue to ₦544 billion in the 2025 financial year, compared to ₦408 billion recorded in 2024. Profit Before Tax rose by 31 per cent to ₦179.5 billion from ₦136.7 billion, while Profit After Tax grew by 44 per cent to ₦135.9 billion from ₦94.1 billion in the previous year.
Transcorp said the Group’s combined market capitalisation stood at ₦4.78 trillion as of May 7, 2026.
President and Group Chief Executive Officer of Transcorp Plc, Mrs. Owen Omogiafo, OON described the 2025 financial year as one marked by “disciplined execution, strategic resolve and resilient performance.”
She reiterated the company’s commitment to addressing Nigeria’s energy challenges through its investments in the power sector.
“We have an energy situation, and the gap between demand and supply is still very wide. Hence, we will continue to work assiduously and tirelessly towards bridging that gap, creating value for the wider country,” she said.
Mrs. Omogiafo also highlighted the newly completed 5,000-seat Transcorp Centre Abuja as evidence of the company’s expansion drive in the hospitality sector, noting that more projects would be unveiled in the coming years.
Shareholders at the AGM expressed strong commendation for the company’s leadership and performance.
One of the shareholders Mrs. E. O. Obideyi praised the management and staff for their sustained performance over the years, while Mr. Moses Igrude lauded the vision and achievements under Mr. Elumelu’s leadership, noting that Transcorp’s mission of “Improving lives and transforming Africa” is becoming a reality.
Transcorp Group is a leading African conglomerate with strategic investments in power, hospitality, and energy. Its power subsidiaries, Transcorp Power Plc and Transafam Power, contribute over 20% of Nigeria’s installed power capacity. The Group is also advancing Nigeria’s domestic energy sector through its investment in OPL281. Its hospitality arm, Transcorp Hotels Plc, owns the iconic Transcorp Hilton Abuja and the landmark Transcorp Centre Abuja.
