Bukky Latunji Credits Jim Ovia as Key Mentor in Banking

Bukky Latunji, who spent 27 years at Zenith Bank Plc and retired as a General Manager, has described Jim Ovia, the founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank, as a pivotal mentor in her professional journey. In an article published by Intelfigura, she reflected on the core values that shaped her career, including brand loyalty, customer-driven service, staff ownership, passion, and innovation.

Latunji noted that these values were instrumental in establishing Zenith Bank's culture of excellence, largely driven by Ovia's vision to transform Nigeria's financial sector. She emphasized the importance of having a clear vision and investing in people and technology, recalling Ovia's willingness to invest in the necessary infrastructure and human capital.

Latunji stated that Zenith Bank's global recognition today can be traced back to Ovia's conviction and vision. She concluded that Ovia's leadership taught her that passion and profit can coexist in building a sustainable organization.