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.