Jim Ovia celebrated by Nigerian leaders on 75th birthday

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice-President Kashim Shettima, and Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori have issued congratulatory messages to Zenith Bank founder Jim Ovia on his 75th birthday.

President Tinubu described Ovia as a visionary entrepreneur and accomplished banker whose leadership helped transform Nigeria’s financial services sector. He specifically noted Ovia’s role in establishing Zenith Bank in the 1990s and expanding its presence across Africa and Europe. The President also highlighted Ovia’s contributions to digital infrastructure, education, and youth empowerment.

Vice-President Shettima praised Ovia as an architect of modern Nigerian enterprise, stating that his greatest achievement lies in the institutions and people he has supported rather than mere wealth accumulation. Governor Oborevwori also commended Ovia for his impact on the banking industry and his philanthropic investments in security and entrepreneurship.