Jim Ovia
Nigerian banker who founded Zenith Bank Plc in 1990 and retired as its Group Chairman in 2026.
| Board status | Active |
|---|---|
| Board seats | 2 active and 1 former disclosed relationship with companies and organisations. |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Filings checked | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Latest filing | 12 Oct 2026 |
Identity record: Public Figure Record Verified
Disclosed relationships
| Entity | Relationship | Jurisdiction | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zenith Bank Plc1 | Shareholder (H1 2026 financial statements as reported by Nairametrics: 4,145,107,627 shares direct and 1,656,130,705 indirect, about 14.13%) | Nigeria | Active | |
| Zenith Bank Plc2 | Founder | Nigeria | 1990 – present | Active |
| Zenith Bank Plc3 4 | Chair | Nigeria | Apr 2026 | Resigned |
Filings and disclosures
- SecondaryJim Ovia to earn N8.7 billion in Zenith Bank interim dividend for H1 2026Nairametrics · 12 Oct 2026
- SecondaryJim Ovia - portraitAfrica CEO Forum
- SecondaryJim Ovia retires as Zenith Bank Chairman, Mustafa Bello steps inNairametrics · 5 May 2026
- SecondaryZenith Bank announces retirement of founder Jim Ovia, appoints Mustafa Bello as new chairmanProshare (NGX corporate notice) · 5 May 2026
Register changes
26 Oct 2026 Published after review.
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