{"id":9427,"date":"2026-11-05T00:30:48","date_gmt":"2026-11-05T00:30:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/05\/tinubu-congratulates-zenith-bank-founder-jim-ovia-on-his-75th-birthday\/"},"modified":"2026-11-05T00:30:48","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T00:30:48","slug":"tinubu-congratulates-zenith-bank-founder-jim-ovia-on-his-75th-birthday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/05\/tinubu-congratulates-zenith-bank-founder-jim-ovia-on-his-75th-birthday\/","title":{"rendered":"Tinubu congratulates Zenith Bank founder Jim Ovia on his 75th birthday"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"666\" height=\"516\" src=\"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Tinubu-congratulates-Zenith-Bank-founder-Jim-Ovia-on-his-75th-birthday.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Tinubu appoints Jim Ovia as chairman,\u00a0Nigerian\u00a0Education Loan Fund\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Tinubu-congratulates-Zenith-Bank-founder-Jim-Ovia-on-his-75th-birthday.jpg 666w, https:\/\/cdn.vanguardngr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-457-300x232.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 666px) 100vw, 666px\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By Johnbosco Agbakwuru<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ABUJA\u2013PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has congratulated Mr. Jim Ovia, the founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, on his 75th birthday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">President Tinubu commended Ovia\u2019s remarkable contributions to Nigeria\u2019s banking industry, economic development and private-sector growth, describing him as a visionary entrepreneur, accomplished banker and distinguished business leader.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMr. Ovia\u2019s dedication, resilience and commitment to excellence have not only grown Zenith Bank into a banking behemoth but also helped the growth of the Nigerian financial services sector.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHis pioneering role in establishing Zenith Bank in the 90s and building it into one of Nigeria\u2019s leading financial institutions, with significant presence across Africa, Europe and beyond is remarkable,\u201d the President said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">President Tinubu affirmed that Ovia\u2019s entrepreneurial journey reflects the importance of innovation, discipline, sound corporate governance and long-term investment in national development.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The President also laudsled his contributions to digital infrastructure, awareness and inclusion, education, youth empowerment, philanthropy and human capital development, particularly through initiatives that create opportunities for young Nigerians to achieve their potential.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As Mr. Ovia marks this milestone, President Tinubu wished him continued good health, strength and more years of productive service to Nigeria and humanity.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanguardngr.com\/2026\/11\/tinubu-congratulates-zenith-bank-founder-jim-ovia-on-his-75th-birthday\/\">Tinubu congratulates Zenith Bank founder Jim Ovia on his 75th birthday<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanguardngr.com\/\">Vanguard News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Source: <\/p>\n<div class=\"nSourse\">Vanguard News<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA\u2013PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has congratulated Mr. Jim Ovia, the founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, on his 75th birthday. 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