President Tinubu appoints Zenith Bank founder, Jim Ovia as board chairman For Student Loan Program.

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Zenith Bank founder and businessman, Jim Ovia, as the chairman, board of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund.

The National Student Loan Programme seeks to guarantee an availability of sustainable higher education and functional skill development for young Nigerians.

Jim Ovia, also a business mogul will bring his immense wealth of experience and professional stature to the program to advance the all-important vision of ensuring that young Nigerian students who are willing to pursue a higher education don’t suffers a capricious end to their pursuit over a lack of funds.

The student loan program ensures that Nigerian youths, irrespective of who they are, have access to higher education and skills that will make them productive members of society and core contributors to the knowledge-based global economy.