President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, Jim Ovia, CFR, on his admission to the celebrated Freedom of the Metropolis of London.
Admission to the Freedom of the Metropolis of London is an honour bestowed on people both for his or her service to town or for his or her achievements.
In a press assertion by the Particular Adviser to the President on Data and Technique, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu described the honour as a becoming recognition of Mr Ovia’s distinctive contributions to enterprise, innovation, and expertise, in addition to for his function in shaping Nigeria’s {financial} panorama and strengthening {economic} ties between Africa and the remainder of the world.
“This honour is a testomony to your unwavering dedication to excellence, your pioneering function within the development of the {financial} providers sector in Nigeria, and your visionary management that continues to encourage generations. As an completed entrepreneur and advocate of innovation-driven growth, your recognition within the Metropolis of London affirms the worldwide relevance of Nigerian excellence and enterprise”, the President acknowledged.
President Tinubu counseled Mr Ovia for being a distinguished ambassador of the nation’s non-public sector and wished him continued success in his endeavours.
