Int’l Women’s Day: LAPO gives out N0.9m to women for contributing to growth, development of Nigeria As part of activities to commemorate 2021, International Women’s Day, the Lift Above Poverty Organization (LAPO) doled out N0.9 million to three women for their outstanding contributions to professional, agriculture and business sectors in the country. The three awardees Read More

Organisation Urges Recognition Of Women’s Contributions To Nation Building         The Lift Above Poverty Organisation (LAPO) Group, has called for the continued recognition of the achievements of women to societal development. Dr Osarenren Emokpae, Chairman, Board of Directors, LAPO, made the call during the 9th edition of the organisation’s Outstanding Women Leadership Read More

LAPO Sensitises 83.4 Million Nigerians Against Cancers, Empowers 1.2 Million Persons BENIN  – Lift Above Poverty Organisation (LAPO) yesterday stated that it has sensitised 83,405,597 target community members against cancer, screened 38,595 persons, and referred 26,215 for further screening and treatment in government-approved health facilities with four years.  The organisation has also created massive awareness Read More

Food Security: How LAPO Disbursed N12.2bn To 152,446 Rural Farmers BENIN  – Lift Above Poverty Organisation (LAPO), disbursed over N12.2 billion to 152,446 rural farmers in 2020, under the Organisation’s Rural Development Initiative (LARDI) to improve national food security  Dr. Godwin Ehigiamusoe, LAPO’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), who made the disclosure at LAPO annual Outstanding Read More

LAPO Sensitizes 83.4 Million Nigerians Against Cancer In Four Years Benin- Lift Above Poverty Organization (LAPO) says it has sensitized 83,405,597 target community members against cancer, screened 38,595 persons and referred 26,215 for further screening and treatment in government-approved health facilities within four years. The organization has also created massive awareness about cancer in over Read More

Int’l Women’s Day: LAPO holds Outstanding Women Leadership Award in Benin All is now set for this year’s edition of the LAPO Outstanding Women Leadership Award (LOWLA), instituted by Lift Above Poverty Organization (LAPO), to commemorate International Women’s Day (IWD). It event will hold on Monday, March 8, 2021, at the LAPO Institute, Benin City, Read More

Organisation urges recognition of Women’s contributions to nation building The Lift Above Poverty Organisation (LAPO) Group, has called for the continued recognition of the achievements of women to societal development. Dr Osarenren Emokpae, Chairman, Board of Directors, LAPO, made the call during the 9th edition of the organisation’s Outstanding Women Leadership Award held in Benin. Read More

Edo Chief Judge hails Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala leadership strides Justice Esther Edigin, Chief Judge of Edo, has extolled the leadership strides of Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director General, World Trade Organization (WTO), on the occasion of the 2021 International Women’s Day (IWD). Edigin gave the commendation during the 9th edition of the Lift Above Poverty Organisation Read More

  LAPO Commemorates World Cancer Day, Screens Community Members   Lift Above Poverty Organization (LAPO) joined the international community to create mass awareness on cancer across the country in commemoration of this year’s World Cancer Day. The exercise which featured rallies, distribution of Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials, free cancer screening, and tests for Read More

 LAPO Combats Cancer, Sensitizes 88,627 Community Members Lift Above Poverty Organization (LAPO) has restated its commitment to preventing and mitigating cancer-related morbidity and mortality in Nigeria through the implementation of the innovative LAPO Community Campaign for Cancer Control (LAPO-C4) programme. The Executive Director, Dr. Honestus Ayobami Obadiora made this known while addressing Journalists in Benin City. Read More