Board Members

Dr. Oyefemi Obazee is an experienced consultant ophthalmologist with affiliations to Echos Hospital, NNPC Medical Centre, and Faith Mediplex Hospital in Benin City. She also serves as a part-time Residency Trainer in Ophthalmology at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH). A graduate of the University of Ibadan with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor…

Mrs. Elizabeth Ehigiamusoe is the founding Managing Director of Micro-Investment Support Services Limited (MISS). She holds an M.Sc. in Financial Management and a B.Sc. in Accounting from the University of Benin. A fellow of several professional bodies, she is a member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers (London), National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria, and…

Aghimien holds degrees in Economics, Marketing, and a Ph.D. in Business Administration. His career spans multiple senior roles at multinational firms including Unilever, UACN, and Lever Brothers. He has received executive education from Stanford Business School and specialized training in strategy, governance, and leadership. A member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (UK) and Nigerian…

Dorcas Thorpe is a transformational leader in Nigeria’s financial services sector, with deep expertise in digital banking, strategic planning, and project execution. As the Head of Strategy & Transformation at LAPO Microfinance Bank, she spearheads initiatives that enhance profitability through innovative service delivery. She holds a B.Sc. in IT & Networking and an M.Sc. in…

Faith Osazuwa-Ojo is a lawyer and a certified microfinance practitioner with over 25 years of experience in the microfinance sector, currently serving as President of Lift Above Poverty Organisation, and previously as Executive Director of Operations at the LAPO Microfinance Bank. She has attended several international trainings including the Programme for Leadership Development Training by…

Dr. Honestus Obadiora is a seasoned public health and development expert with over 15 years of experience managing community-based programmes. He holds certifications in public health, business consultancy, and project management. As Executive Vice President at LAPO, he oversees initiatives focused on improving health and development outcomes for vulnerable populations. Driven by a strong commitment…

Dr. Victor Osaretin Noruwa is a seasoned professional with over 24 years of practical experience in microfinance banking and institutional management. He holds a B.Sc. in Economics and Statistics from the University of Benin, an MBA from Delta State University, Abraka, and a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree from Atlantic International University, Honolulu, USA….

Stephen Ehigiamusoe is General Manager at GOBETH Reliance Investment Company Limited with extensive experience in business consulting, portfolio management, and enterprise development. He holds a B.Sc. degree in Public Health from the University of Debrecen, Hungary, and is currently pursuing an MBA at Lagos Business School. He has attended global training programmes in business sustainability…

Professor Christopher Aigbogun is an academic leader and geophysics expert, currently serving as Head of the Department of Physics at the University of Benin. He holds Ph.D., M.Sc., and B.Sc. degrees in Geophysics and Applied Physics. He has supervised over 45 postgraduate students and published more than 50 scholarly articles. Prof. Aigbogun is affiliated with…

Devonte Osar-Emokpae is a technology executive with over a decade of experience in enterprise architecture, digital transformation, and AI integration. As Chairman of Mindshare Datatech, he leads initiatives in modernizing legacy systems and optimizing digital infrastructures. He is known for building high-performance engineering teams and driving measurable improvements in operational efficiency. Devonte blends technical expertise…