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Lending & Credit Management

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Lending & Credit Management

  • Loan Portfolio Growth: Learn targeted strategies to expand your institution’s loan portfolio responsibly by reaching new markets and balancing risk. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to drive sustainable loan growth that boosts profitability and financial inclusion.
  • Managing Non-Performing Loans (NPLs): Tackle the challenge of bad loans head-on with effective techniques for reducing NPL ratios. This course equips you with tools like early warning systems, loan restructuring, and recovery strategies so you can maintain a healthy portfolio and minimize losses. Suggested icon: A shield protecting a stack of coins, symbolizing safeguarding loans from default.
  • Credit Risk Management: Build robust credit risk assessment and mitigation skills. You’ll learn how to analyze borrower creditworthiness, set prudent lending policies, and use risk rating tools to safeguard your institution from defaults while still expanding credit access. Suggested icon: A magnifying glass over a document with a checkmark, indicating careful credit evaluation.
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Bunmi Ajani Lawson

Ms. Bunmi Lawson is the immediate past and the pioneer Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of ACCION Microfinance Bank Limited. She led the commencement of operations of the bank in May 2007 starting with one branch and 18 staff and grew the bank to become a National Microfinance Bank with over 259,313 customer accounts and 37,800 active borrowers serviced in over 62 branches in 6 states in Nigeria and over 1,000 total staff members as at Dec 2017 when she completed her tenor in line with the Central Bank of Nigeria’s regulations. She oversaw the growth of the bank to become one of the top 5 microfinance banks in Nigeria with year on year consistent growth over the ten year period. Under Bunmi’s leadership the bank achieved profitability within its first full 12 months and has consistently ranked number one using Return on equity indicators see published reports here
 
Ms. Lawson holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the IESE Business School, University of Navarra and is an alumnus of the Lagos Business School. She is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and a Member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria. She is also a Fellow of the following Institutes; Institute of Credit Administration of Nigeria, Institute of Credit & Collections Management of Nigeria and Association of Investment Advisers & Portfolio Managers of Nigeria.
She has attended several courses both locally and internationally at renowned institutions including Harvard Business School, INSEAD and the Boulder Institute for Microfinance and has successfully completed the CBN/CIBN Microfinance Certification Programme. She has presented several lectures/speeches both locally and internationally in Microfinance and other areas of capacity building for small scale industries and young entrepreneurs, SME Financing as well as been part of special workgroups on various topics bothering on several aspects of the Nigerian economy.
She is currently a director on various boards including
  • Vice President, Fintech Association, Nigeria
  • Director, CIBN Press a subsidiary of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria CIBN
  • Member, Advisory Board of Bridge International Academies, Nigeria
  • Member, Advisory Board of Co-Creation Hub (CcHub), Nigeria
  • Member, Advisory Board of MaTontine Inc.

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  • Member, Advisory board Simply Exponential Consult Limited
A member of the Lagos Angel Network and Chairman of the Microfinance Learning and Development Center implementation committee of the Nigerian microfinance platform
 
She was a Committee member of the following; Technical Research and Public Policy Committee of Institute of Chartered accountants of Nigeria, Strategic Review Committee of Developing Effective Private Education, Nigeria (DEEPEN), Enterprise Development Centre (EDC), Lagos business school, Steering Committee on the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women (CBFW) ‘Technology for Change’ (T4C) project and member SME, Finance & Financial Markets Policy Commission (SFFPC) of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group.
 
Prior to joining ACCION, Bunmi was the Executive Director of FATE Foundation Ltd/Gte, a leading business development service provider, a co-owner and Executive Director of VLA Lawrence & Associates, a leading Human Resources services organization and has over 29 years post graduate experience in finance, insurance, marketing, auditing and banking.

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we’re not just another online training platform—we’re a results-driven learning experience built for impact. Here’s why learners, professionals, and institutions choose us:

Results-Oriented Learning

We focus on practical, actionable knowledge—not just theory. Our courses are designed to help you apply what you learn immediately so you can drive results in your career, organization, or community.

Taught by Industry Experts

Our instructors are not just trainers—they’re seasoned professionals who’ve walked the talk. You’ll learn from leaders in microfinance, fintech, regulation, and inclusive finance with decades of experience.

Local Context, Global Standards

We understand the African financial landscape deeply. Our courses blend global best practices with real-life local relevance, making the content meaningful, relatable, and impactful.

Built for Practitioners

Whether you’re a loan officer, CEO, fintech founder, or board member, our content is tailored to meet your needs at every stage of your career.

Career Growth and Empowerment

Our platform isn’t just about learning—it’s about progress. Every course is designed to help you grow your skills, boost your confidence, and open doors to new professional opportunities.

Flexible, Self-Paced Learning

Busy schedule? No problem. Our platform is accessible anytime, anywhere. Learn at your pace and on your terms—on desktop or mobile.

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You’re not alone on your learning journey. Connect with peers, mentors, and thought leaders who are equally passionate about inclusive finance.

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Bunmi Lawson is a truly adaptive leader whose commitment to transformation is built on a loyalty to all her publics. Clear and assertive but also polite as well as considerate. I found her both open to new ideas and inspiring of new possibilities. As a contributor to Fate Foundation she was particularly facilitative of the collaboration of everyone in this life changing intervention for many young people. She continues to exercise power with restraint and respect, opening doors for others as she leads with warmth and generosity.

Masuna Chikami

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Bunmi Lawson is a truly adaptive leader whose commitment to transformation is built on a loyalty to all her publics. Clear and assertive but also polite as well as considerate. I found her both open to new ideas and inspiring of new possibilities. As a contributor to Fate Foundation she was particularly facilitative of the collaboration of everyone in this life changing intervention for many young people. She continues to exercise power with restraint and respect, opening doors for others as she leads with warmth and generosity.
Mary Scott
Founder & CEO
Thursday, August 31, 2017
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Bunmi Lawson is a truly adaptive leader whose commitment to transformation is built on a loyalty to all her publics. Clear and assertive but also polite as well as considerate. I found her both open to new ideas and inspiring of new possibilities. As a contributor to Fate Foundation she was particularly facilitative of the collaboration of everyone in this life changing intervention for many young people. She continues to exercise power with restraint and respect, opening doors for others as she leads with warmth and generosity.
Mary Scott
Founder & CEO
Thursday, August 31, 2017
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Bunmi Lawson is a truly adaptive leader whose commitment to transformation is built on a loyalty to all her publics. Clear and assertive but also polite as well as considerate. I found her both open to new ideas and inspiring of new possibilities. As a contributor to Fate Foundation she was particularly facilitative of the collaboration of everyone in this life changing intervention for many young people. She continues to exercise power with restraint and respect, opening doors for others as she leads with warmth and generosity.
Mary Scott
Founder & CEO
Thursday, August 31, 2017
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Bunmi Lawson is a truly adaptive leader whose commitment to transformation is built on a loyalty to all her publics. Clear and assertive but also polite as well as considerate. I found her both open to new ideas and inspiring of new possibilities. As a contributor to Fate Foundation she was particularly facilitative of the collaboration of everyone in this life changing intervention for many young people. She continues to exercise power with restraint and respect, opening doors for others as she leads with warmth and generosity.
Mary Scott
Founder & CEO
Thursday, August 31, 2017
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Bunmi Lawson is a truly adaptive leader whose commitment to transformation is built on a loyalty to all her publics. Clear and assertive but also polite as well as considerate. I found her both open to new ideas and inspiring of new possibilities. As a contributor to Fate Foundation she was particularly facilitative of the collaboration of everyone in this life changing intervention for many young people. She continues to exercise power with restraint and respect, opening doors for others as she leads with warmth and generosity.
Mary Scott
Founder & CEO
Thursday, August 31, 2017
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Bunmi Lawson is a truly adaptive leader whose commitment to transformation is built on a loyalty to all her publics. Clear and assertive but also polite as well as considerate. I found her both open to new ideas and inspiring of new possibilities. As a contributor to Fate Foundation she was particularly facilitative of the collaboration of everyone in this life changing intervention for many young people. She continues to exercise power with restraint and respect, opening doors for others as she leads with warmth and generosity.
Mary Scott
Founder & CEO
Thursday, August 31, 2017
Avatar
Bunmi Lawson is a truly adaptive leader whose commitment to transformation is built on a loyalty to all her publics. Clear and assertive but also polite as well as considerate. I found her both open to new ideas and inspiring of new possibilities. As a contributor to Fate Foundation she was particularly facilitative of the collaboration of everyone in this life changing intervention for many young people. She continues to exercise power with restraint and respect, opening doors for others as she leads with warmth and generosity.
Mary Scott
Founder & CEO
Thursday, August 31, 2017
Avatar
Bunmi Lawson is a truly adaptive leader whose commitment to transformation is built on a loyalty to all her publics. Clear and assertive but also polite as well as considerate. I found her both open to new ideas and inspiring of new possibilities. As a contributor to Fate Foundation she was particularly facilitative of the collaboration of everyone in this life changing intervention for many young people. She continues to exercise power with restraint and respect, opening doors for others as she leads with warmth and generosity.
Mary Scott
Founder & CEO
Thursday, August 31, 2017

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