Tinubu hails Jim Ovia at 75, celebrates role in building Nigeria’s banking industry

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
President Bola Tinubu has hailed the founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, Jim Ovia, for his contributions to Nigeria’s banking industry and economic development as the renowned banker marks his 75th birthday.
The president described Ovia as a visionary entrepreneur whose entrepreneurial drive, resilience, and commitment to excellence transformed Zenith Bank, from its establishment in the 1990s, into one of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions, with a significant presence across Africa, Europe, and other parts of the world.
In a congratulatory message issued on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinub...