UCIF Distributes N1.98bn Dividends To Unitholders

United Capital Infrastructure Fund (UCIF), the infrastructure fund of United Capital Plc said, it disbursed a total dividend of N1.98 billion to its unitholders, for the year ended 2024.
In accordance with its bi-annual distribution structure, the Fund paid an interim distribution of N769 million for the first half of 2024. This was followed by a distribution of N1.21 billion for the second half, bringing the total distribution to unitholders for the full year to N1.98 billion.
These payments, comprising both accrued principal and interest, reflect the Fund’s unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional value to its unitholders while advancing impactful infrastructure financing initiatives across key sectors.
Speaking on this performance, chief investment officer and fund manager at UCIF, UcheNna Mkparu said, “UCIF’s performance underscores our adherence to good governance principles and compliance with the Fund’s investment policy. We are committed to delivering robust returns while actively contributing to the growth of critical sectors of the economy.”
Looking ahead, Mkparu noted that ‘we aim to continue to deliver superior performance, and prioritise high-impact investments, that are profitable for our investors and foster sustainable development in Nigeria and Africa.’
UCIF achieved a gross return of 23.08 per cent for the year, with revenues growing by 150 per cent from N 791 million in 2023 to N 1.9 billion for the year-ended 2024.
The company said this impressive growth affirms that the Fund is a profitable investment delivering attractive returns, whilst exposing investors to financing high-impact, value-adding infrastructure investments in strategic sectors of the economy.
It added that “UCIF continues to support critical sectors such as recycling, power, renewable energy, agriculture and telecoms, towards fostering sustainable development across Nigeria and Africa.”
The United Capital Infrastructure Fund is a SEC-licensed, N150 billion closed-ended infrastructure fund designed to finance and support infrastructure and related projects in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa. The fund targets key sectors, including agribusiness, industrial recycling, renewable energy, gas infrastructure, gas-to-power, healthcare, and manufacturing. UCIF is focused on delivering competitive returns to investors, financing high-impact projects that are critical to economic growth while adhering to global best practices in sustainability and governance.