Adedeji Adeleke

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Adedeji Adeleke (born 6 March 1957) [1] [2] is a Nigerian business magnate and president of Adeleke University. [3] [4] He is also the CEO of Pacific Holdings Limited. [1] He is the father of Davido, a Nigerian musician [5] [6] and Sharon Adeleke. [7] He was married to Dr Vero Adeleke who died on 6 March 2003. His younger brother Ademola Adeleke is the current serving governor of Osun State. [7]

Education

In 1979, Adeleke obtained a Bachelor's of Science degree in Finance from Western Kentucky University. [8]

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