As part of its commitment to celebrating loyal customers and fostering a savings culture, LAPO Microfinance Bank, a leading microfinance institution, has demonstrated its dedication by rewarding 50 customers with N50,000 each, while one lucky winner received N1.5 million at the recently concluded LAPO Xpress Savings Promo Season III Raffle Draw.
The winners were announced following a raffle draw conducted on Friday, January 31, 2025, at the LAPO Place building in Lagos. Representatives from the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority were present to oversee the proceedings, ensuring fairness and compliance with regulations.
To be eligible for the raffle draw, Xpress Savings account holders were required to save a minimum of N20,000 monthly for three consecutive months or make a total deposit of N60,000 in their LAPO Xpress Savings accounts between October 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024.
The digital raffle draw randomly selected winners from LAPO MfB’s strong presence across 35 states in Nigeria. The grand prize winner of N1.5 million, Yakubu Bembiya, is a customer from the bank’s Barde Branch in the Middle Belt Zone.
Speaking at the event, Managing Director of LAPO MfB, Cynthia Ikponmwosa, congratulated all the winners and emphasized the importance of cultivating a savings culture for financial security. She also encouraged customers to continue saving for a chance to win in future editions.
“The success of this promo, culminating in the rewarding of dedicated savers, highlights the power of small but consistent efforts in building financial resilience. Congratulations to all the winners, and we look forward to continually supporting your journey toward financial growth and prosperity,” Ikponmwosa said.
Also speaking, Director of Marketing and Corporate Communications at LAPO Microfinance Bank, Oluremi Akande, congratulated the winners and reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to financial inclusion.
“We are delighted to reward our customers for their loyalty and dedication to cultivating a sustainable savings culture. The LAPO Xpress Savings Promo continues to inspire individuals across Nigeria to take charge of their financial future, and we are proud to celebrate their efforts through this initiative,” Akande said.
The winners, drawn from various states across Nigeria, serve as an inspiration for others to embrace consistent saving as a pathway to financial security. LAPO MfB remains dedicated to transforming lives through innovative financial products and a commitment to sustainable development.
