Jim Ovia

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jim Ovia
Occupation	Businessperson
Date Of Birth	Nov 4, 1951(1951-11-04)
Age	73
Birthplace	Abor
Country	Nigeria
Horoscope	Scorpio

Jim Ovia Biography

Jim Ovia is one of the most popular and richest Businessperson who was born on November 4, 1951 in Abor, Nigeria. Ovia is the creator of Visafone Communications Limited and the chairman of both the Nigerian Software Development Initiative (NSDI) as well as the National Information Technology Advisory Council (NITAC). He is an active participant in the Honorary International Investor Council as in addition to the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI). He is the Chairman of Cyberspace Network Limited. He was conferred an honorary doctorate at the 50th convocation ceremony at Lagos University. University of Lagos [1]

Ovia was the head of numerous Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) at different times, including as the inaugural president of the Nigeria Internet Group (2001-2003). He is the chairman and founder of Mankind United to Support Total Education (MUSTE) an charitable organization that provides scholarships to the most disadvantaged. He is also the founder of the Youth Empowerment / ICT Foundation that focuses in improving socioeconomic wellbeing of Nigerian youngsters by motivating and inspiring the youth to embrace information and Communication Technology.

He is a member of Governing Council at Lagos State University in Lagos and also a part of the Board of Trustees, Redeemer’s University For Nations, Lagos. He was an active member of the Governing Council for the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (1999 between 1999 and 2007) and also served as a member of the board of the American International School, Lagos between 2001 and 2003.

Jim Ovia Net Worth

Jim Ovia is one of the richest Businessperson from Nigeria. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jim Ovia 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Jim James Ovia (born November 4 1951) is an Nigerian businessman. He established Zenith Bank in 1990.

Jim Ovia holds a master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Louisiana, Monroe, Louisiana, USA in 1979 and also a B.Sc. diploma from the field of Business Administration from Southern University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA (1977). Additionally, he is an alumnus of the Harvard Business School (OPM)

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Jim Ovia Dating?

According to our records, Jim Ovia married to Kay Ovia. As of December 1, 2023, Jim Ovia’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Jim Ranked on the list of most popular Businessperson. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Nigeria. Jim Ovia celebrates birthday on November 4 of every year.

Who is the real owner of Zenith Bank?

Jim Ovia is the founder of Zenith Bank, one of the largest commercial banks in Nigeria. He is the chairman and largest individual shareholder with a stake of slightly more than 9% stake. He also owns prime real estate across Nigeria, and mobile telecom operator Visafone, which has 3 million subscribers.

How much did Jim Ovia start Zenith Bank with?

And as the man who took Zenith Bank from a $4 million investment to a $16 billion global banking institution, Jim is living proof of exactly this.

Is Tito OVIA related to Jim Ovia?

OLUSHOLA VICTOR LITTLE is known about the children of Zenith Bank chairman, Jim Ovia, who has broken boundaries in the banking sector. But he is happily married to Kay Ovia and their union is blessed with five children – Isioma, Zephia, Tito, Tomi and Jesse.

Where is Jim Ovia from?

Agbor, Nigeria

How old is Jim Ovia?

70 years (November 4, 1951)