Zenith Bank couldn’t have been luckier, by Tonnie Iredia

Zenith Bank, a leading financial institution in Nigeria, recently announced the retirement of its founding chairman, Jim Ovia, who is succeeded by Engr Mustafa Bello. Ovia is recognized for his contribution to the development of the Nigerian banking sector, having founded the bank during a time when the sector was still evolving. In addition to his banking role, he established a foundation for scholarships and founded James Hope University in Lekki, Lagos, focusing on postgraduate studies.