Jim Ovia — Nominated for the Lifetime Achievement in Industry Leadership Award at the MOI Awards
Thursday, 14 August 2025
Jim Ovia is widely regarded as the “Godfather of Banking,” a visionary who founded Zenith Bank in 1990 during a time of economic instability and a “sorely underdeveloped business climate.” His bold vision was to build a bank that was modern, efficient, and technology-driven. Under his leadership for 20 years, Zenith grew from a startup
- Published in Lifetime Achievement in Industry Leadership
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala — Nominated for Lifetime Achievement in Industry Leadership at the MOI Awards
Sunday, 10 August 2025
Economist, reformer, and global trade leader, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s career spans two terms as Nigeria’s Finance Minister and service as Director-General of the World Trade Organisation. Her work blends public-sector reform with institution-building across global finance and trade. She has championed debt relief, macroeconomic stabilisation, and transparent public finance, while advancing initiatives that expand market
- Published in Lifetime Achievement in Industry Leadership