Jim Ovia
Jim Ovia is the Chairman of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) and a prominent Nigerian businessman and entrepreneur. He has recently come under scrutiny due to demands from the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) for student representation at NELFUND board meetings, highlighting the need for greater inclusivity in decisions affecting students.
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Jim Ovia is the founder and chairman of Zenith Bank, recognized for his visionary leadership.
Nigeria's Top Bank for 16 Years
Nigeria· 2025-07-04
Jim Ovia is acknowledged as one of the 'four wise men' in Nigeria’s economic landscape.
Dangote Vows Refinery Overhaul: Oil Sector Shake-UpNigeria· 2025-06-10
The President thanked the 'four wise men of the private sector': Jim Ovia, Femi Otedola, Abdulsamad Rabiu, and Aliko Dangote.
Tinubu pledges more infrastructure spending, defends legacy projectsNigeria· 2025-06-05
The letter was copied to the Chairman of NELFUND, Jim Ovia.
NANS threatens to disrupt NELFUND board meeting over exclusionNigeria· 2025-02-15
