LAPO Microfinance Bank (LAPO MfB), a premium financial institution with proud origins in Edo State, has reaffirmed its commitment to grassroots empowerment and the welfare of civil and public servants in the State. The Bank, known for its transformative role in driving financial inclusion across Nigeria, is engaging the Edo State Government on new initiatives designed to enhance access to affordable financial services.
During a high-level meeting with Edo State Head of Service (HOS), Dr. Anthony Okungbowa Esq., at Government House, Benin-City, LAPO’s Director of Marketing and Communication, Mr. Oluremi Akande, emphasized the Bank’s mission of delivering affordable, competitive, and socially impactful financial products. He explained that LAPO’s renewed engagement with the State would enable Civil and Public Servants to meet financial obligations seamlessly while contributing to sustainable productivity.
“LAPO Microfinance Bank is a household name in Edo State. We are proud of our roots here and of the transformative leadership of the State Government. This visit is to reintroduce our products and assure Civil and Public Servants of accessible, fairly priced loan packages designed to improve their well-being. A happy Civil Servant means better productivity and sustainable service to the State,” Mr. Akande stated.
In response, Dr. Okungbowa, reaffirming the State Government’s support, noted that Governor Monday Okpebholo remains committed to homegrown initiatives and grassroots-focused interventions, adding that LAPO — with its Edo heritage and national leadership in microfinance — embodies that vision.
“Our Governor believes in homegrown systems and grassroots empowerment. LAPO, which started here in Edo, deserves visibility and prominence. Undisputedly, LAPO has been a leader in Nigeria’s microfinance industry, and the values of its Founder inspire confidence,” he said.
With over 3,000 scholarships awarded and 1,500 beneficiaries trained in skills acquisition, many from Edo State, LAPO continues to demonstrate that financial services, when designed with impact in mind, can transform lives, strengthen institutions, and support government efforts to build resilient communities.
