Board Members

Osaren Emokpae PhD, DBA holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the University of Calabar (1980); a Master of Science degree in Economics; Master’s degree in Managing Organisational Performance, a post graduate diploma in Strategic Leadership and Doctorate degree in Business Administration. He is a fellow of the Institute of Marketing and Advertising…

Dr Godwin Ehigiamusoe is an accomplished social entrepreneur and a foremost microfinance practitioner who has applied the concept of social enterprise to successfully build a number of enterprises which address the needs of persons and businesses at the bottom end of the society. He has a doctorate degree in Policy and Development Studies, a Master’s…

Mrs. Elizabeth Ehigiamusoe is the pioneer Managing Director of Micro-Investment Support Services Limited (MISS). She holds M.Sc. degree in Financial Management (2011) and B.Sc. degree in Accounting (2007) from the University of Benin, Nigeria. Ehigiamusoe is a member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers (London), the National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria and the Nigeria…

She is a consultant Ophthalmologist with Echos Hospital, NNPC Medical Centre and Faith Mediplex Hospital, Benin City and a Part time Ophthalmologist Residency Trainer at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Benin City, Edo state. A fellow of the West African College of Surgeons (FWACS), she holds Bachelor of Medicine Surgery (MBBS) degrees from…

Aghimien holds degrees in Economics and Marketing. He has attended courses in Strategy Formulation, Implementation, Leadership and Corporate Governance at the Stanford University, USA as well as International Management Programme in Marketing, Finance and Brand Management. He has vast experience in marketing and human resource management gained from various positions in Johnholt, Kingsway Stores and…

She holds Barrister at Law (BL) and Bachelor of Laws degrees from the Nigerian Law School the University of Benin, Benin City respectively. She also holds an Associate Degree in Secretariat Science from the Miami-Dade Comm. College, USA and a certificate in General Management from the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON). Elizabeth Eguasa serves…

Thorpe heads the Alternative Delivery Channel (ADC) Group in LAPO Microfinance Bank Limited and has a background in information technology, project management, financial services and customer relationship. She holds MSc degree in Computer Information and Networks from the University of Essex, United Kingdom (2013) and B.Sc. degree in Information Technology and Networking from the Middlesex…

Mr. Ejoh Andrew holds a Diploma in Accounting from Faulks Lynch College of Accountancy, London (1976) and an alumnus of several international training institutions. He is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN). He is a Chartered Accountant with over 30 years of experience which cut across Auditing, Taxation, and Financial…

Honestus Ayobami Obadiora (PhD) is a development professional with over 15 years of experience implementing and coordinating community-based interventions in the NGO sector. He is certified in public health, business management & consultancy, result-based project management, and international development. Dr. Obadiora is passionately committed to sustainable development initiatives among the vulnerable groups.