LAPO Microfinance Bank has announced the appointment of Joshua Etopidiok as its new non-executive director.
In a statement released on Sunday, the bank highlighted Etopidiok’s extensive experience, noting that he brings over 35 years of expertise in finance, insurance, risk management, compliance, operations, and strategic management.
LAPO Microfinance Bank operates as a financial institution in Nigeria, offering a variety of products and services tailored to low-income households and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
Etopidiok is a fellow of several professional bodies, including the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, the Association of Enterprise Risk Management, the Nigerian Institute of Management, and the Institute of Chartered Economists of Nigeria, according to the bank.
His past leadership roles include positions at the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation and Afex Bank Plc. At LAPO Microfinance Bank, Etopidiok will chair both the Board Credit Committee and the Board Risk Management Committee, where he will play a key role in guiding the bank’s strategic direction and overseeing risk management.
LAPO MFB’s Director of Marketing and Corporate Communications, Oluremi Akande, praised Etopidiok’s appointment, emphasizing that his wealth of experience will be a significant asset as the bank continues its efforts to support low-income households and MSMEs.