Access ARM Pensions has posted full-year results for 2024, reporting revenue of N28.2 billion, topping the N12.3 billion in 2023.
Pre-tax profit rose by 164 per cent to N15.2 billion, while post-tax profit surged by 187 per cent to N10.9 billion. Assets Under Management (AUM) also climbed to N3.5 trillion.
Despite headwinds, the company attributed its performance to the strict execution of a well-structured post-merger integration plan, stronger investment capabilities, and an expanding service footprint.
Speaking at the Annual General Meeting in Lagos at the weekend, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Access ARM Pensions, Dave Uduanu, said: “Our 2024 performance was the result of a disciplined execution of a post-merger integration plan, deepening our investment capabilities, and leveraging technology to deliver better service at scale as revenue grew to N28.2 billion from N12.3 billion in 2023, and PAT rose to N10.9 billion, a testament to operational synergies and improved efficiency.”
Uduanu noted that the merger between Access Pensions and ARM Pensions created efficiencies that have translated into improved financial outcomes. “We planned for this merger, engaging a world-class consulting firm, and preparing a comprehensive post-merger integration plan. Both management and the board have executed this plan, and the results speak for themselves,” he said.
Uduanu also said Access ARM Pensions made substantial investments in digital infrastructure and expanded its customer service footprint. “We enhanced our digital capabilities and opened service centres to better serve our clients… We retained talents from both organisations and are committed to developing and supporting our people.”
He added 2025 is even more promising. “Our assets under management stand at N3.5 trillion… We expect significant growth this year, and the numbers in 2025 will reflect the full benefits of a complete year of post-integration performance…the merger was consolidated in October, so the 2024 financials reflect three months of the combined entity’s operations. We are confident 2025 results will reflect a full year of synergies and will show better performance.”
Chairman of Access ARM Pensions, Gbenga Oyebode, emphasised the strategic importance of the merger and the board’s focus on long-term value creation.
He said: “Indeed, 2024 was a defining year for us. As a Board, our foremost priority was ensuring that the merger created a stronger, more resilient institution not just on paper, but in culture, governance, and long-term value creation,” Oyebode stated.
