LAPO Microfinance Employee Directory
BankingLagos, Nigeria1001-5000 Employees
LAPO Microfinance Bank operates as a regulated microfinance lender in Nigeria, offering a range of financial products designed for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises and low-income households. It traces its roots to the Lift Above Poverty Organization, formed in the late 1980s in response to the impact of structural adjustment programs, and was incorporated in 2007; it was licensed as a state microfinance bank by the Central Bank of Nigeria in 2010 and achieved national microfinance status in 2012. The institution maintains a broad branch network that spans 34 of the 36 states plus the Federal Capital Territory, enabling its nationwide reach. Headquartered in Ikorodu, Lagos, it operates within Nigeria’s banking and microfinance sector to expand access to financial services for underserved communities and small businesses. In 2026, LAPO announced partnerships and initiatives, including a climate-smart financing pilot developed with WSBI EsBG, targeting women, smallholder farmers, and women-led enterprises in rural areas.