..Pays ₦2 per share dividend
Access ARM Pensions has delivered higher returns to shareholders as asset under management (AUM) exceeded N4 trillion, underscoring the strong momentum following the merger of Access Pensions and ARM Pensions.
The entity that has solidified its position as a major player in the Nigeria Pension Industry posted profit after tax (PAT) of ₦16.12 billion as at December 2025, which is 48.94 percent higher than 2025’s ₦10.85 billion as at December 2024.
Profit before tax spiked by 63.83 percent to ₦24.87 billion in the period under review from ₦15.18 billion the previous year.
Total revenue spiked by 50.28 percent to ₦42.44 billion in December 2025 from ₦28.24 billion as at December 2024.
At the company’s Annual General Meeting held in Lagos, shareholders approved a dividend payout of N2 per share.
“The business is strong, the brand is strong, and we recorded gains in customer acquisition and assets under management. We are seeing strong double-digit growth, not only in line with the industry but ahead of it, largely because of the value capture achieved from the merger,” said Abimbola Sulaiman, Acting Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the company.
“Mergers and acquisitions typically take between one and three years before full integration benefits are realised. We are therefore optimistic about the growth trajectory ahead,” said Sulaiman.
The 2025 performance was characterized by strong double-digit returns across most fund categories, significantly outpacing the performance of the prior year.
Access ARM Pension has over 2 million retirement savings accounts under management as it remains focused on strengthening its investment processes, enhancing customer experience, and delivering sustainable, long-term retirement outcomes for contributors nationwide.
The company remains “well capitalized,” with shareholder funds significantly exceeding the statutory minimum required by PenCom
It is important to note that the merger achieves the economies of scale and synergy as evidenced in an improvement in operational efficiency.
The country’s pension industry has been underpinned by rising young population and the Pension Reforms ACT that enforced total compliance.
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