Conference on Microfinance & Enterprise Development
THE MICROFINANCE SUMMIT, 2026
The 12th Conference seeks to fortify Nigeria's financial inclusion sector by providing a roadmap for MFBs and MFIs to navigate a volatile economic landscape, adapt to emerging risks, and strengthen institutional resilience for sustainable development and impact.
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Summit Information
Mode
Physical & Virtual
Date
17th to 18th September, 2026
10:00am PromptVenue
LAPO International Headquarters, 15A Ikorodu Road, Maryland, Lagos State
Summit Highlights
Expert Keynotes & Lead Papers
Strategic Networking
Technical Workshops
Panel Discussions
Innovation Exhibition Hub
Peer Reviewed Knowledge Share
Conference Paper Topics
01
Microfinance Banks and Institutions in Nigeria: Risk Management, Institutional Resilience and Impact02
Risks in MFBs and MFIs: Conceptual Clarifications03
Credit Risk Management and Portfolio Optimization04
Policy Environment and Risk Management in MFBs and MFIs05
Risk Management Strategies in MFBs and MFIs06
Institutional Resilience / Sustainability in MFBs and MFIs07
Digital Risk, Data Governance & Cybersecurity in MFBs08
Security Challenges and Operations of MFBs and MFIsFeatured Speakers & Presenters
| S/N | Activity | Speaker(s) | Position / Organisation | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chairman | Lagos State Governor | Government of Lagos State | Conference Chairman |
| 2 | Keynote Address | Prof. Biodun Adedipe |
Chief Consultant, B. Adedipe Associates Limited, Lagos State, Nigeria |
Microfinance Banks and Institutions in Nigeria: Risk Management, Institutional Resilience and Impact |
| 3 | Round Table Talk |
Mr. Adegoke Mrs. Cynthia Ikponmwosa Mr. Tomi Omojuwa Mr. Joshua Ukute |
MD Mainstreet MFB MD LAPO MFB MD Rockshield MFB Former President, LBS |
Financial Inclusion and Social Inclusion: The Nexus |
| 4 | 1st Lead Paper Presenters |
Prof. Obadan Prof. Hassan Oaikhenan Dr. Aigheyisi Oziengbe |
Economics Department, University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State |
Risks in MFBs and MFIs: Conceptual Clarifications |
| 5 | 2nd Lead Paper Presenter | Dr. Timothy Ogbebor | MD, Okada Microfinance Bank, Benin City, Edo State | Credit Risk Management and Portfolio Optimization |
| 6 | 3rd Lead Paper Presenter | Dr. Blaise Igiebor |
Director, Strategy Management, Central Bank of Nigeria, Abuja |
Policy Environment and Risk Management in MFBs and MFIs |
| 7 | 4th Lead Paper Presenter | Peter Riman Ifunanya | Risk Management Association of Nigeria | Risk Management Strategies in MFBs and MFIs |
| 8 | 5th Lead Paper Presenter | Dr. Ben Ukim | MD, Uniben Microfinance Bank | Risks Management and Institutional Resilience / Sustainability in MFBs and MFIs |
| 9 | 6th Lead Paper Presenter | Philip Aiwekhoe | Chief Information Security Officer & Data Protection Officer, NPF Microfinance Bank | Digital Risk, Data Governance, and Cybersecurity in MFBs and MFIs |
| 10 | 7th Lead Paper Presenter | Dr. Jonathan | Lagos Business School | Security Challenges and Operations of MFBs and MFIs |
LAPO Institute Leadership
12th Microfinance Summit 2026
Godwin Ehigiamusoe
Chairman, GC
Prof. Gladys Nwokoye
Provost, LAPO Institute
Registrar
LAPO Institute
Planning Committee
Secretariat
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