IWD: LAPO Microfinance Bank advocates women empowerment

LAPO Microfinance Bank, a leading financial institution dedicated to empowering women and promoting financial inclusion, has reaffirmed its commitment to gender equality as it joins the world in celebrating International Women’s Day 2025 under the global theme, ‘Accelerate Action’.

As part of its ongoing efforts to support women’s economic empowerment, LAPO MfB is organising a series of impactful initiatives, including financial literacy workshops, business mentorship programmes, and access to soft loans to strengthen women-led enterprises across Nigeria.

The bank’s Director of Marketing and Corporate Communications, Oluremi Akande, emphasised the institution’s unwavering dedication to advancing gender equality.

He said, “At LAPO, we believe that empowering women is essential to achieving sustainable development and economic growth. Our goal is to provide women with the financial tools and knowledge they need to thrive in their businesses and communities.”

LAPO MfB has been a strong advocate for gender inclusion in financial services, with over 70% of its loan portfolio dedicated to supporting female entrepreneurs. In 2024 alone, the bank disbursed over ₦237bn in loans to women-led businesses, reinforcing its role as a key driver of women’s financial empowerment in Nigeria.

The bank will also host a networking forum where female business leaders, industry experts and female customers of the bank will share insights on overcoming challenges and seizing opportunities in today’s economy.

International Women’s Day 2025 at LAPO Microfinance Bank is not just a celebration but a reaffirmation of the bank’s mission to create a financially inclusive society where women can succeed without barriers.

LAPO Microfinance Bank is a leading financial institution dedicated to financial inclusion, entrepreneurship, and poverty alleviation. It provides SME loans, savings products, and financial literacy programmes to underserved individuals and businesses. Committed to social impact and sustainability, LAPO supports women entrepreneurs, smallholder farmers, and climate initiatives while leveraging digital banking and an extensive branch network to drive economic growth across Nigeria.