{
  "id": 18195162,
  "title": "Tinubu Felicitates Zenith Bank Foinder, Jim Ovia, At 75",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/tinubu-felicitates-zenith-bank-foinder-jim-ovia-at-75",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T21:50:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/11/04/tinubu-felicitates-zenith-bank-foinder-jim-ovia-at-75/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Jim Ovia, the founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, on his 75th birthday. In a statement released by his Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu praised Ovia's significant impact on Nigeria's banking industry, economic development, and private-sector growth. The President described Ovia as a \"visionary entrepreneur, accomplished banker, and distinguished business leader.\"\n\nTinubu highlighted Ovia's dedication, resilience, and commitment to excellence, which have contributed to Zenith Bank's transformation into a leading financial institution with a substantial presence across Africa, Europe, and beyond. He emphasized that Ovia's pioneering role in establishing Zenith Bank in the 1990s and its subsequent development reflects the importance of innovation, discipline, sound corporate governance, and long-term investment in national development.\n\nThe President also commended Ovia for his contributions to digital infrastructure, awareness, inclusion, education, youth empowerment, philanthropy, and human capital development. Tinubu specifically mentioned initiatives that provide opportunities for young Nigerians to reach their full potential. He wished Ovia continued good health, strength, and many more years of productive service to Nigeria and humanity.",
  "summary": ".Describes him as an accomplished banker, distinguished business leader Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu has felicitated the founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, Mr Jim Ovia on",
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}