A Nigerian man shared a video showing a privately owned university built by top Nigerian banker, Jim Ovia. The university established by the Zenith Bank founder is located in Lekki, and it is known as James Hope University.
James Hope University commenced academic activities in January 2024, according to information on the school’s website
Alex Onyia shared the video on X, noting that Jim Ovia has joined the league of university owners. …CONTINUE READING
The video shows the school known as James Hope University located in Lekki, Lagos state.
Alex said:
“Jim Ovia now owns a university. James Hope University. It’s Situated in Lekki, Lagos.”
Checks on the school’s website show that James Hope University commenced academic activities in January 2024. It also confirmed that Jim Ovia is the founder of the institution.
The information says:
“Jim Ovia is the founder and chancellor of James Hope University Lekki, Lagos, which was recently approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC) to offer postgraduate degrees in business courses. James Hope University will commence activities in January 2024.
“The mission of James Hope University is to educate and inspire men and women to excel in every aspect of life, and to exert lasting positive impacts on the world.”
Reactions to video of James Hope University
@Lanredeola asked:
“Do they have enough land in that area?”
@Equity_and_Just said:
“Just wondering, why James Hope? Is that his other name, father’s name or a friend?”
