BREAKING: Jim Ovia retires as Zenith Bank chairman

Punchng | 05-05-2026 11:09pm |

Jim Ovia, the founder and chairman of Zenith Bank, has officially retired following the completion of his mandatory 12-year tenure as a non-executive director. The bank confirmed his retirement in an announcement, marking the end of an era for the institution he established. Ovia's leadership has been pivotal in shaping Zenith Bank into one of Nigeria's leading financial institutions. The bank is expected to announce his successor in due course.

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