The Founder and CEO of the Bank, Dr. Godwin Ehigiamusoe stated this yesterday in Abuja at the 30th Annual LAPO Development Forum with the theme: ”The Role of Non-State Actors in National Development: A Case Study of LAPO.”
He said with a simple act of providing N100 each to three women in Ogwashi-Uku in Delta State, LAPO grew into a number mutually reinforcing institutions which support low-income people and micro and small enterprises.
Also, the Chairman of the occasion, Dr Sarah Alade said the pace of the present and future growth will depend on how effectively the country leverages the potential of Non State Actors in a mutually beneficial environment. She said the Nigerian National Development Plan emphasizes the crucial importance of such alignment, particularly given the substantial financial commitment required to achieve our nation’s developmental goals. According to her, this plan outlines ambitious objectives across various sectors, including infrastructure, healthcare, education, and poverty alleviation.