THE Lift above Poverty Organisation (LAPO) has stated that institutions within its system disbursed loans in the sum of N140.4 billon to owners of micro and small business owners especially women who form the larger part of its 2.9 million customers spread across 30 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory.
The executive director of LAPO, Sabina Idowu-Osehobo, represented by the LAPO Area Inspector, Ibadan region, Miss Osaretin Osarenmwiuda, made this known during the 2017 celebration of the International Women’s Day themed, ‘women as pacesetters in national development’ by the organization in Ibadan.
Idowu-Osehobo called on women across the country to take bold and pragmatic steps within their sphere of influence to accelerate gender parity to build a better world where men and women live harmoniously, free of violence and discrimination, adding that the overall development of women is a major concern to LAPO.
According to her about three million women had benefitted from LAPO activities and the organization has played a huge role in community health improvement, playing major role in addressing the challenges of malaria, maternal and child health issues.
“As an organization, LAPO is passionate about women and their overall development,” she said.
The Federal Government and IFAD have signed a $158.15m financing agreement to launch the Value…
Dr Emmanuel Ewetan Uduaghan, former two-term Governor of Delta State, has officially rejoined the All…
"I went to the airport two days ago and I can tell you that it…
Most of the lands in Ibeju-Lekki, Epe, and Ikorodu are designated for agricultural purposes but…
The Gombe State Executive Council (SEC), presided over by the State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya,…
The House is alarmed that the cost of cancer treatment can vary significantly depending on…
This website uses cookies.