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The Board of Directors of Noor Takaful Insurance Ltd., the pioneer and leading takaful operator in Nigeria, has announced a 123% increase in profitability for the 2023 financial year. The board also approved a five kobo dividend per share for the 2023 financial year compared to the three kobo paid out in the 2022 financial year.
This was disclosed by the Chairman of the Board of Directors, Mr. Muhtar Bakare, during the 7th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024, at the Corporate Head Office in Lagos.
Bakare revealed that the company’s Gross Written Contribution grew from over N4.9 billion in 2022 to N6.5 billion in 2023, representing a significant rise of 30%. Additionally, Profit After Tax rose from N468.5 million in 2022 to N1.05 billion in 2023, representing a remarkable 123% rise in profitability.
Bakare highlighted the company’s unwavering focus on its takaful and ethical model as the main driver of the growth. He noted that the company remains focused on bringing innovation that would help improve its current achievements. He stated that the company has identified the need for financial inclusion as the driving force behind its success.
Some shareholders who attended the meeting applauded the company’s leadership for ensuring steady annual growth. They expressed confidence in the outgoing chairman’s ability to replicate this success as he transitions to his new role as Chairman of Noor Health.
Noor Health, a subsidiary of Noor Takaful, recently received approval to operate as a national health management organisation and is expected to commence operations in November of this year.
During the AGM, the outgoing chairman, Mr Muhtar Bakare, also unveiled the company’s upcoming mobile app, RAHA by Noor.
According to him, the new digital platform is designed to cater to customers’ insurance needs, providing a seamless participant acquisition tool and serving as a gateway to Noor Takaful’s full suite of digital solutions. By streamlining access and reducing the need for retail staff interactions, RAHA promises to save participants valuable time.
”The app reflects one of Noor Takaful’s core values: innovation, furthering its mission to become a leading provider of ethical finance solutions across Africa,” he said.
Stakeholders expressed excitement about these developments and voiced their anticipation for the upcoming African Takaful and Non-Interest Finance Conference, scheduled for November 12–13, 2024. This conference will serve as a platform for Noor Takaful to advance its ultimate goal of becoming a key player in Africa’s non-interest finance sector.
Justus Adejumoh is an IT / Telecom Reporter who has been covering the ICT sector for over a decade. He is currently the IT / Telecom Editor of Independent Newspapers Limited. With a knack for the industry’s issues and trends, he has given impetus to the industry through agenda-setting reports, analysis of issues and interfacing with industry stakeholders.
A graduate of Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ), he also attended Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State for his first degree and Master from University of Lagos. Also, he has attended several training courses and workshops on media and other fields. They include CNN / MultiChoice Media Training, CSR Training- Pan-Atlantic University (Lagos Business School), and Microsoft Advanced Media Training, among others.
He is currently the General Secretary of Nigeria Information Technology Reporters’ Association (NITRA) and a Senior Member of Chartered Institute of Public Diplomacy and Management (CIPDM).
