United Capital Infrastructure Fund posts ₦3.06bn Income, delivers 24.62% Return

United Capital Infrastructure Fund (UCIF) has recorded total income of ₦3.06 billion for the financial year ended December 31, 2025, reflecting a 54.5 per cent year-on-year increase driven by the strong performance of its diversified infrastructure loan portfolio.

The SEC-licensed infrastructure debt fund, operated by leading Pan-African financial services group United Capital Plc, also delivered a gross return of 24.62 per cent in FY 2025, outperforming comparable market instruments.

The performance underscores the increasing role of private capital in financing critical infrastructure projects across Nigeria’s major economic sectors.

Since inception, UCIF has distributed a cumulative ₦6.19 billion to qualified unitholders, reinforcing its commitment to delivering consistent and sustainable income to investors.

During the 2025 financial year, the fund further strengthened its governance structure by appointing four experienced professionals to its Investment Committee. The new members bring expertise spanning infrastructure finance, transaction advisory services, impact investing and corporate governance.

Commenting on the results, UcheNna Mkparu, Chief Investment Officer and Fund Manager at UCIF, said the fund’s performance reflects its disciplined investment strategy and focus on sustainable infrastructure assets.

“UCIF’s strong FY 2025 results reflect our disciplined investment approach, rigorous due diligence processes and commitment to financing infrastructure assets with predictable and sustainable cash flows,” Mkparu said.

He added that the fund remains focused on building a resilient and diversified portfolio capable of delivering competitive returns to investors while supporting Nigeria’s infrastructure development and broader economic growth objectives.

In line with its sustainability-driven investment model, the fund continues to prioritise projects that reduce carbon emissions, expand access to reliable energy, promote circular economy practices and deliver positive social impact, while maintaining a zero non-performing loan portfolio.

The Group Chief Executive Officer of United Capital Plc, Peter Ashade, also commended the fund’s performance, noting that innovative capital market solutions are increasingly important in addressing Africa’s infrastructure financing gap.

“UCIF’s consistent performance reflects the growing role of innovative capital market solutions and how they can significantly help close Africa’s infrastructure financing gap,” Ashade said.

According to him, long-term, naira-denominated capital remains critical for Nigeria’s infrastructure development, adding that UCIF represents the group’s strategic response to bridging this gap.

He noted that demand for the company’s investment solutions continues to grow annually, with the firm focused on mobilising long-term capital for infrastructure projects capable of driving economic growth, creating value for investors and improving communities across Nigeria and Africa.