LAPO disburses N3.9bn loans to customers

Lift Above Poverty Organization (LAPO) i mproved rural economy and livelihood of clients with a disbursement of N3.9 billion during the first quarter of 2021.

Ayobami Obadiora, executive director, who stated this while reviewing the performance of the LAPO Rural Development Initiative, (LARDI) during the period said the organization was determined to improve the nation’s food security profile through financial support.

He ascribed the outstanding performance to strong institutional strength, staff commitment to excellence and hard work, adding that the organization was ready to maintain its superior performance trajectory.

Obadiora encouraged farmers, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMES) to take advantage of the flexible and affordable credit facilities of LAPO to enhance the growth and development of their businesses.

On the other hand, the Organization improved the health of over 1.6 million community members through awareness, sensitization, interventions and health outreaches in the first quarter of 2021.

In a statement, Honestus Obadiora, executive director, noted that 28,466 persons were reached with direct programme intervention in target communities while 17,462 community members were enlightened with information, education and enlightenment messages.

The beneficiaries were trained on maternal and child health practices, nutrition, family planning and antenatal care, water, sanitation and hygienic practices in target communities in Edo, Lagos, and Abuja. Many of the community members are now living improved and healthier lives as a result of the health sensitization.