The Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has sent his greeting to Mr. Jim Ovia, the founder of Zenith Bank Plc, who turned 71.
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Zenith Bank Chairman Dr. Jim Ovia and Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa. Photo: @IAOkowa |
Jim James Ovia CFR CON is a successful Nigerian Bhsinessman as well as the founder of Zenith Bank. A bank which has emerged as one of the largest and most profitable banks in Nigeria and Africa.
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa took to Twitter to send his birthday greetings to the Zenith Bank Chairman.
Okowa described “Dr. Jim Ovia” as “one of the greatest contributors to the banking sector in both Nigeria and Africa”.
In his tweet, the Delta State Governor, wrote: “Dr. Jim Ovia has remained one of the greatest contributors to the banking sector in both Nigeria and Africa. As he celebrates his 71st birthday today, on behalf of my family, the government, and the people of Delta State, I wish Dr. Ovia a very hapy birthday!”
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Dr. Jim Ovia has remained one of the greatest contributors to the banking sector in both Nigeria and Africa. As he celebrates his 71st birthday today, on behalf of my family, the government, and the people of Delta State, I wish Dr. Ovia a very happy birthday! pic.twitter.com/yNQuQgWujS
— Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa (@IAOkowa) November 4, 2022