Ag. Chief Librarian

Mr. Joseph Icheku

Mr. Joseph Icheku is currently the Ag. Chief Librarian, LAPO Institute for Microfinance and Management Studies. He was the pioneer College Librarian of Baptist College of Theology, Benin City, Edo state where he transformed the main library and other Information Management Systems (MIS) of the college. He is also one of the pioneer library staff that championed the setting-up of the Institute’s library and has since served as the Assistant Librarian. He has keen interest in Library & Information Management Systems (LIMS) hybrid library administration, knowledge management (KM) as well as setting up virgin libraries. He is a graduate of Imo State University Library School, member of Nigerian Library Association (NLA) and currently a post-graduate student at the Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State.

Research



Research constitutes the very fulcrum of our intervention strategies.

The Institute conducts researches and empirical studies in the field of microfinance, enterprise development and poverty.

The outcome of our research serves as a rich reservoir of knowledge for the growth of the microfinance sector.

Key areas include market intelligence survey, employees’ engagement survey, branch feasibility studies, clients’ satisfaction surveys, Poverty Probability Index studies, microinsurance actuarial survey and organizational training needs assessments.

Special studies, such as corporate governance and institutional performance, are also conducted on a series basis.

Research Work / Activities	Status
Staff Satisfaction Survey	Completed
Employee Performance Study	Completed
Clients Unmet Service Needs	Completed
ICAP	Completed
Progress out of Poverty Index	Completed
Market Scan	Completed
Public Perception Survey	Completed
Employee Engagement Survey	Completed
Environmental Scan	Completed
Corporate Governance and Microfinance Productivity	Completed
Baseline & Impact Assessment for LAPO Microfinance Bank Financial Services on Clients	Completed
System Assessment for LAPO	Ongoing