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195 primary school Children benefit from LAPO community health outreach As part of its corporate social responsibility to host communities in Edo State, the Lift above poverty Organisation (LAPO) a non-governmental organization through its 18th community health outreach in partnership with the Edo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has provided free medical services to…

LAPO Combats Cancer, Sensitizes 10,511 Community Members A Non-Governmental Organization, Lift Above Poverty Organization (LAPO) has restated its commitment to cancer prevention and control in Nigeria through the implementation of the LAPO Community Campaign for Cancer Control (LAPO-C4) project. Over the years, the organization has been involved in community health improvement and playing a major role…

Employment Generation: LAPO Recruits 156 Staff In Q1 Of 2023 A Non-Governmental Organization, Lift Above Poverty Organization (LAPO) contributed to employment generation in Nigeria with the employment of 156 staff members in the First Quarter of 2023. The newly recruited staff which includes nine Branch Managers, 141 Client Support Officers and Six Data Entry Staff…

Rural Agricultural Development: LAPO Supports Farmers With N3.1Bn In Q1 Of 2023 A Non-Governmental Organization, Lift Above Poverty Organization (LAPO) improved rural agricultural development and the livelihood of rural farmers with a disbursement of N3.1 billion in the First Quarter of 2023. In a statement, the Executive Director, Dr Honestus Ayobami Obadiora said the funds…

LAPO Household Poultry Initiative (LAHPI): ₦36.6m Disbursed To 254 Poultry Farmers The LAPO Household Poultry Initiative (LAHPI) is aimed at improving the quality of life of rural dwellers through support and commercialization of domestic poultry enterprises. In April, 2023, the institution enhanced the nutrition and income status of 254poultry farmers in Edo, Delta and Ondo…

LAPO Agricultural & Rural Development Initiative (LARDI): ₦1.6bn Disbursed to 189,926 Farmers Lift Above Poverty Organization (LAPO) promotes rural development, food security and higher income for farmers through the LAPO Agricultural and Rural Development Initiative (LARDI). Over the years, the organisation has improved the quality of life of rural dwellers through committed support for livelihood activities…

Integration of Microcredit, Social Service Project: 5,328 Clients Empowered The Integration of Microcredit and Social Service project of LAPO is aimed at improving the health status of clients of LAPO Microfinance Bank through routine healthy sensitisation and screening for tropical diseases. In April 2023, 5,328 microcredit clients were trained on maternal and child health care…

LAPO Community Campaign for Cancer Control (LAPO-C4) Project: 3,762 Enlightened, Screened The LAPO Community Campaign for Cancer Control (LAPO-C4) is a community-based health intervention project aimed at reducing cancer-related deaths in Nigeria through public awareness on prevention and early detection of malignant cases. In April 2023, the organisation sensitized and screened 3,638community members on Breast,…

Four Women Win LAPO Award Four outstanding women were honoured in different fields of human endeavour at the LAPO Outstanding Women Leadership Award on Tuesday in Benin. In the professional category, Proprietor of Anchor International School, Kogi, Helen Mathias, was adjudged the winner; Gladys Okoro won in the business category; Mary Jackson won the farming…

Medical expert says BMC will address preventable deaths in Nigeria Healthcare facility, Benin Medical Care (BMC), yesterday, restated its commitment to the provision of quality healthcare delivery in Nigeria through cutting-edge technology and patient-centric approaches toward reducing preventable deaths in the country. In a message to mark the third anniversary of the facility, the Chairman,…