Godwin Ehigiamusoe
Godwin Eseiwi Ehigiamusoe | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 21, 1958 |
| Education | University of Benin, Ambrose Alli University |
| Occupations | Entrepreneur and financier |
| Known for | Founder of LAPO Microfinance Bank |
Godwin Eseiwi Ehigiamusoe (born 21 August 1958) is a Nigerian entrepreneur and microfinance practitioner. He is the founder of LAPO Microfinance Bank.[1][2]
Education and career
Ehigiamusoe completed his bachelor's degree in sociology and a master's degree in Sociology of Development from the University of Benin. He later obtained a PhD in Policy and Development Studies from Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma.[3][4]
In 1987, in response to the social dislocations of Nigeria's Structural Adjustment Programme, Ehigiamusoe founded LAPO as a non-profit focused on poverty alleviation through microcredit and allied social programmes.[5] After LAPO's lending arm evolved into a regulated microfinance institution in 2010, Ehigiamusoe was became the bank's founding MD/CEO till 2020.[6] In March 2025, he became board chairman, succeeding Osaretin Demuren.[7][8]
References
- ^ "Tribute to LAPO founder, Godwin Ehigiamusoe | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News — Sunday Magazine — The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News". guardian.ng. Archived from the original on 2022-10-04. Retrieved 2026-01-23.
- ^ Oboh (2025-03-07). "LAPO MfB announces Ehigiamusoe as board chairman". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-01-23.
- ^ Khaliq, Zaka (2022-07-02). "Godwin Ehigiamusoe: Transforming Lives Through Micro Credit". Leadership News. Archived from the original on 2023-10-03. Retrieved 2026-01-23.
- ^ BusinessDay. (2015, May 13). How LAPO MFB enhances productivity through learning. https://businessday.ng/banking/article/how-lapo-mfb-enhances-productivity-through-learning/
- ^ Nation, The (2017-03-07). "How microfinance bank fights poverty, creates wealth". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 2026-01-23.
- ^ Sobowale, Rasheed (2019-11-22). "Ehigiamusoe steps down as LAPO MD". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-01-23.
- ^ Ajia, Jide (2025-03-03). "LAPO announces leadership change". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2026-01-23.
- ^ Okoh, Kingsley (2025-03-06). "Ehigiamusoe Becomes LAPO MFB Board Chairman". Leadership News. Archived from the original on 2025-04-07. Retrieved 2026-01-23.