by Emmanuel Jimmy
LAPO Microfinance Bank has appointed Dr. Godwin Ehigiamusoe as the new Chairman of its Board of Directors, effective immediately.
in a statement on Monday, marks a leadership transition as Dr. Ehigiamusoe succeeds Mrs. Osaretin Demuren, who helped strengthen the bank’s position in Nigeria’s microfinance sector.
The bank expressed confidence in Dr. Ehigiamusoe’s ability to build on the institution’s past achievements and further promote financial inclusion efforts. Dr. Ehigiamusoe brings years of experience and institutional knowledge, having him founded the Lift Above Poverty Organisation (LAPO) in the late 1980s. LAPO has since expanded into various sectors, including microfinance, healthcare, insurance, and agriculture.
With a doctorate in policy and development studies and being a chartered microfinance banker, Dr. Ehigiamusoe’s leadership is expected to enhance LAPO’s mission of providing accessible financial services, especially to underserved populations in rural and low-income communities. He has pledged to continue expanding financial access and deepening financial inclusion in Nigeria.
