LAPO MFB appoints Omeiza as independent non-executive director

LAPO Microfinance Bank Limited has announced the appointment of Angela Eneze Omeiza as an Independent Non-Executive Director, effective July 17, 2024.

LAPO, in a statement on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, said Omeiza brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the Board, further strengthening the bank’s commitment to excellence in Governance and Social Responsibility.

Ms Omeiza holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Commercial Law from the University of Westminster, UK (2007), and a Master’s Degree in Commercial & Corporate Law from Queen Mary, University of London, UK (2008). She is a Barrister-at-Law, having obtained her qualification from the Nigerian Law School, Abuja, in 2010, and is a proud member of the Nigerian Bar Association. In 2019, she was recognized as a Mandela Washington Fellow by the U.S. Department of State, receiving a certificate in Leadership in Civic Engagement from Indiana University, USA.

With over 10 years of experience in Corporate and Commercial legal practice, Ms. Omeiza is a distinguished International Development Expert and a dynamic leader in transformative initiatives in Nigeria.

As the CEO and Founder of Jela’s Development Initiatives, she has spearheaded significant projects focused on sustainable water access, blood donation, youth empowerment, and mental health.

Her innovative approach has directly impacted over 50,000 lives, including the development of “J Blood Match,” an app that uses Google’s API to connect blood donors with recipients nationwide based on blood type and location.

Her contributions have earned her numerous awards and recognitions, including being listed by the Guardian Newspaper as one of the 100 Most Inspiring Women in Nigeria (2018), Amazon of the Year Woman on Fire (2018), Donors for Africa Top 100 Women in Development (2020), The Bridge Church Excellence Award (2021), and an Honorary Membership from the Abuja Municipal Rotary Club (2021).

In his statement, Oluremi Akande, Director of Marketing and Corporate Communications at LAPO Microfinance Bank, noted: “Her exemplary leadership and strategic acumen will play a crucial role in guiding the bank’s mission to empower communities and foster sustainable development. Ms. Omeiza’s extensive experience and dedication to social impact will significantly contribute to the bank’s ongoing efforts to drive positive change in the communities it serves.”