Adedeji Adeleke Builds Billionaire Family Empire

Adedeji Adeleke, born on 6 March 1957 in Enugu State, Nigeria, is a billionaire business magnate, philanthropist, and educationist. He is the CEO of Pacific Holdings Limited and the President of Adeleke University.

His net worth is estimated between $700 million and $1.7 billion, with a higher estimate of $7.9 billion reported in an interview by his son, Davido. Adeleke built his wealth through investments in infrastructure, energy, and education.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance and an MBA from Western Kentucky University, as well as a doctorate from Pacific Columbia University, obtained in 1983. After his studies, he returned to Nigeria for the National Youth Service Corps.

He was married to Dr Veronica Adeleke, who passed away on 6 March 2003, and is the elder brother of Ademola Adeleke, the current governor of Osun State. His children include Adewale Adeleke, Davido, Sharon Adeleke, and Ashley Coco Adeleke.