Seplat Energy wins double capital market awards

The company was named "Energy Company of the Year" and "Dividend Paying Company of the Year." Organizers stated these awards recognize Seplat Energy's strong financial structure, efficient operations, consistent production, and commitment to maximizing investor returns. Chioma Afe, Director of External Affairs and Social Performance at Seplat Energy Plc, acknowledged the awards for promoting transparency and setting growth benchmarks in Nigeria's financial ecosystem.

The evaluation process for the awards was based on verifiable corporate listings and financial statements, focusing on performance indicators such as revenue growth, profit after tax growth, return on average equity, production capacity, dividend yield, and dividend payout ratio. Ugodre Obi-Chukwu, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Nairametrics Financial Advocates Limited, noted that the awards celebrate companies that succeed despite market challenges like global economic uncertainty, tighter financial conditions, and exchange-rate volatility. The 2026 awards ceremony focused on the theme "Capital Markets as a Pathway to Responsible Wealth Creation," emphasizing sustainable and ethical wealth creation for businesses, investors, and society.

Seplat Energy is listed on both the Nigerian Exchange Limited and the London Stock Exchange, operating in the Niger Delta region.