Following the hypersensitivity of the issues surrounding the
lives and well-being of Nigerian citizens living in South Africa and to
contribute his voice against the poor state of security regarding foreign
nationals living in Africa, the Founder/Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, Mr. Jim Ovia
has withdrawn from further activities at the World Economic Forum Africa 2019,
taking place in Cape Town, South Africa.
Before taking his exit, Mr. Ovia stressed the need for youth
empowerment and better government policies to curb continual attacks on persons
living within and outside Africa. He belaboured that until positive change
towards collective growth happens on this front, the continent would not reach
its potential.
Mr. Ovia added that full support should be rendered in
vocational education of the young persons living in not just Nigeria but
Africa. According to him, the Jim Ovia Foundation has taken up a stance on this
issue, having empowered over 3,500 students and entrepreneurs since its
inception. He called on other members of the private sector to join hands and
solve this menace plaguing the African continent.
