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Jim Ovia
Président chez
Nigeria Software Development Initiative
Fortune : 553 M $ au 31/05/2026
Profil
Jim Ovia was the founder of Zenith Bank Plc, founded in 1990, where the title held was Non-Executive Chairman from 2014 to 2026.
Mr. Ovia is the founder of Visafone Communications Ltd., founded in 2007, where the title held was Chairman.
Mr. Ovia is also the founder of Youth Empowerment & ICT Foundation,The Quantum Group, Inc.,James Hope College.
Current jobs include Chairman at Nigeria Software Development Initiative, Chairman at Zenith General Insurance Co. Ltd., Chairman at Zenith Bank (UK) Ltd., Director at Zenith Securities Ltd., Director at Veritas Registrars Ltd., Director at Institutional Investors Ltd., Director at Zenith Trustees Ltd., Director at Lurot Burca Nigeria Ltd., Director at Jovi Nigeria Ltd., Director at Cyberspace Network Ltd., Director at Quantum Fund Management Ltd., Member at Honorary International Investors Council, and Member-Governing Council at Lagos State University.
Former jobs include Director at Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Member at Disasters Emergency Committee, and President at Nigeria Internet Group from 2003 to 2003.
Education history includes undergraduate degree from Southern University & A&M College in 1977 and MBA from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 1979.
Détentions connues dans des sociétés publiques
| Société | Date | Nombre d'actions | Valorisation | Date de valorisation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ZENITH BANK PLC 14,13 % | 31/12/2025 | 5 801 238 332 ( 14,13 % ) | 553 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
Postes actifs de Jim Ovia
| Sociétés | Poste | Début |
|---|---|---|
Nigeria Software Development Initiative | Président | 09/04/2010 |
Lagos State University
 Lagos State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Zenith General Insurance Co. Ltd.
 Zenith General Insurance Co. Ltd. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Provides motor, fire, marine, engineering, aviation and personal insurance services | Président | - |
Honorary International Investors Council | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Zenith Bank (UK) Ltd.
 Zenith Bank (UK) Ltd. Regional BanksFinance Provides commercial banking services | Président | - |
Institutional Investors Ltd. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
Lurot Burca Nigeria Ltd. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
Jovi Nigeria Ltd. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
Veritas Registrars Ltd.
 Veritas Registrars Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Engages in registrar business | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
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Formation de Jim Ovia
Expériences
Fonctions occupées
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Inactives
Sociétés cotées
Entreprise privées
Relations
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Relations au 1er degré
23
Entreprises liées au 1er degré
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Sociétés liées
| Entreprise privées | 23 |
|---|---|
The Quantum Group, Inc.
 The Quantum Group, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides business process solutions to the healtchare industry | Commercial Services |
Southern University & A&M College
 Southern University & A&M College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
 University of Louisiana at Lafayette Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Zenith Bank Plc
 Zenith Bank Plc Regional BanksFinance Provides banking and financial services | Finance |
Transcorp Hilton Hotel
 Transcorp Hilton Hotel Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Operates a 670-room hotel | Consumer Services |
Visafone Communications Ltd.
 Visafone Communications Ltd. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides telecommunications services | Communications |
Zenith Securities Ltd.
 Zenith Securities Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Operates as a stockbroking company | Finance |
Veritas Registrars Ltd.
Veritas Registrars Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Engages in registrar business | Technology Services |
Nigeria Software Development Initiative | |
Disasters Emergency Committee
 Disasters Emergency Committee Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in raising of funds for lives and rebuilding communities devastated by disasters | Commercial Services |
Zenith General Insurance Co. Ltd.
Zenith General Insurance Co. Ltd. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Provides motor, fire, marine, engineering, aviation and personal insurance services | Finance |
Honorary International Investors Council | |
Nigeria Internet Group | |
Institutional Investors Ltd. | |
Zenith Bank (UK) Ltd.
Zenith Bank (UK) Ltd. Regional BanksFinance Provides commercial banking services | Finance |
Lagos State University
Lagos State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Youth Empowerment & ICT Foundation | |
James Hope College
 James Hope College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Zenith Trustees Ltd. | |
Lurot Burca Nigeria Ltd. | |
Jovi Nigeria Ltd. | |
Cyberspace Network Ltd. | |
Quantum Fund Management Ltd. |
