The Obi of Onitsha, HRM Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe (Agbogidi), was among the many esteemed dignitaries current on the award ceremony the place Jim Ovia, founder and chairman of Zenith Financial institution, was honoured in London, United Kingdom.
Ovia obtained the Freedom of the Metropolis of London Award on Thursday, April 7, 2025.
The distinguished honour recognises Ovia’s distinctive contributions to enterprise, innovation, and expertise, showcasing his visionary management in shaping Nigeria’s monetary panorama and strengthening financial ties between Africa and the remainder of the world.
The award which happened as one of many highlights of a two-day convention of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Funding Council at Guildhall, London, despatched shockwaves of pleasure to Nigerian President Bola Tinubu particularly and the world over usually.
President Tinubu, in a congratulatory message, hailed Ovia for the honour, which he described as a well-deserved recognition of Ovia’s distinctive contributions to enterprise, innovation, and technology, in addition to his important impression on Nigeria’s monetary panorama and international financial ties.
The Agbogidi excitedly congratulated Ovia for the popularity by the Freedom of the Metropolis of London and pronounced royal blessings upon the Zenith Financial institution founder for extra achievements on the planet information.
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