THE TRUE STORY OF JIM OVIA'S AFRICA RISE & SHINE

PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL .September 24th, 2018 people from all walks of life gathered together at the prestigious Harvard University Club of New York in the heart of Manhattan, New York, New York to witness the the book launch and signing of “Africa Rise and Shine” a book by Jim Ovia, the founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, and also the Chairman of Nigeria Software Development Initiative NSDI. The well controlled event featured A- list celebrities, Bankers, Business moguls, Ambassadors, United Nation Officials, Executive Governors from Nigeria, Stock exchange President, Professors, Inventors, Top Nigerian Government Officials, Innovative doctors, Media moguls, family and friends, Philanthropists, Top Politicians and Dignitaries around the world. The author, Jim Ovia who is known as the God-father of Banking by Forbes of Africa attributed his success to God, to his beautiful wife and his entire family and those who stood by him through thick and thin. Jim Ovia, who started his bank with four million shareholder’s funds during the time of tension between military and civilian regimes, a period of incredible economic, instability and decaying infrastructure in Nigeria has positioned Zenith as one of Africa’s largest banks, an internationally recognized institution with more than $6 billion in assets. Today, Zenith bank is ranked 325 in the world. (According to The banker, top one thousand world banks 2016) Zenith bank has over three hundred branches in Nigeria and strategic International presence in the United Kingdom, Dubai, China, Ghana, Sierra Leone and Gambia. Africans leaving in United States are eager to take advantage of financial services provided by Zenith bank and they anticipate the establishment of a branch in the United States. New Africa Broadcasting Network- NABN your community TV Station was at the book launch to cover the event. Jim Ovia is a man of the people He has mentored so many people. A nice man to work with.. Hear what the wife said about him His children too David Applefield, Special Projects Representative Financial Times wrote and I quote “When the dust settles and the definitive history of contemporary Africa is written, Jim Ovia will be prominently cited as one of the founding fathers of Africa’s modern banking system. Africa Rise & Shine enshirenes how Ovia pioneered the creation of one of the continent’s most successful banks, and demonstrates how believing in yourself, aiming for excellence, building a team, and listening to your gut- all with an unwavering ethical stance-frame the model for the next generation of great entrepreneurs everywhere. Jim Ovia’s story redefines the power of today’s self-made man”. End of quote. Sir Richard Branson the owner of Virgin Atlantic Airline also wrote and I quote , “ Jim Ovia’s entrepreneurial flair demystifies Africa, showing his meteoric rise from humble beginnings to building a formidable bank. A wonderful African success story”. End of quote. ABOUT THE BOOK The road to success is rarely linear and never easy. But with courage, hard work, perseverance,and dedication to duty, Jim Ovia, founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank proves we can achieve the unthinkable. His story is a living testament to his message that success results when we act with courage and dare to try. Africa Rise and Shine is part memoir, part-inspiration, business guide, reminding entrepreneurs and investors around the world of this valuable lesson: You must never allow the perceptions of others impact your own vision of what is possible for the future. NABN TV founder and President Mr. Moses Adedeji had the opportunity to receive a signed copy of the book from the author, Jim Ovia. The book is available on Amazon.com please get your copy today, you will be glad you did. Mr. Jim Ovia, on behalf of our Founder and Executive Producers Moses Adedeji and Joy Adedeji and the Board Of Directors, Advisory and Editorial Boards of NABN TV we wish you well in your new undertaking. Keep writing, people are eager to read more from you good job. My name is Brian Komei Thank you for watching.