BY OLABODE OPESEITAN

When the list of Africa’s greatest and most unassuming philanthropists of all time is released, one name that is certain to feature prominently on the priceless scroll of honour is multi-billionaire businessman, Dr Adedeji Adeleke.

Adedeji Adeleke belongs to the rarest lineage of discreet billionaires not only in Africa but across the globe who have made a monumental impact on the lives of tens of thousands of people.

His level of kindness is the highest in the hierarchy of #philanthropy called altruistic philanthropism. The Jewish Virtual Library in its classification of eight levels of charitable giving ranked grudging philanthropism as the worst while the best is the charity given in a dignified manner to sustain people before they are impoverished.

Across the world, only a handful of billionaires belong to that golden generation. Whenever the quintessence of charitable causes in that class extends any act of kindness to humanity, it is not in anticipation of any payback in any form. It is from the abundance of the generosity of their hearts. They build schools, roads, hospitals and other amenities for the society with absolutely no string attached.

They provide scholarships up to the university level in different parts of the world for people who can never repay them.

They regularly change the stories of market women, traders, plumbers and other artisans or professionals who cross their paths for good. When they promise, they deliver. They don’t hoodwink.

Spread all over the world are people of different religious faiths and ethnic nationalities they have bankrolled from nothing to greatness. That is what Deji Adeleke has done. That is what has earned him the trust, abiding faith and deep respect of all those who encountered him.

Yet, this philanthropic colossus does not want anybody to acknowledge or celebrate his irrevocable commitment to helping others to thrive.

“Whatever I do for anyone is between me and my GOD”, he would tell his friend of several decades, Oba Adedokun #Abolarin, the Orangun of Oke Ila.

His musician son, Davido (David Adeleke) is even more famous than him by miles.

Never one to flaunt his kindness or oppress humanity with his wealth, Deji Adeleke does not even want his works to speak for him. He wants the seed of goodness he has sown in others to germinate and flourish to the glory of God and for the benefit of that person without any self-glorifying link with him. To this noble personification of kindness, his divine assignment is done the moment he has planted the seed of giving in any of the people he has supported. He does not want to profit from any accolade therefrom. He does not orchestrate,  spin or launder his charitable deeds. He does not play to the gallery. This is perhaps the biggest lesson he has served fellow billionaires a-la-carte.

When I asked Oba  Abolarin to mention one exceptional act of kindness of Dr Adeleke he could recall, Kabiyesi said, “They are just too numerous (Won ti po ju, Bode, won ti po ju u), he said repeatedly, with all the emphasis he could muster.

“That was why he established Adeleke University, Ede”, said the bosom friend of the billionaire as he began, very reluctantly, to unveil the veil, saying it is important this once to let the people know Adeleke’s brand of philanthropy in order to inspire others.

“He (Adeleke) paid the school fees of over 2000 students annually in different parts of the world. Then, he said, ‘why can’t I just start a university?’ That was why he started the university to fund the education of the less privileged. Between one third and half of the university’s student population is on his scholarship,” said the monarch delightfully about his friend in whom he is exceedingly pleased.

The trigger to celebrate Adedeji Adeleke had its root in my recent trip to Washington DC. I had taken a Uber Luxury ride from the Amtrak Train Station to my destination. Behind the wheel was a Nigerian from Rivers State, Henry.

Having easily established we were both Nigerians, Henry lamented the chronic misrule in Nigeria and expressed the hope that he would one day return home and partake in the efforts to rebuild the country to make his benefactor and mentor, Adedeji Adeleke proud.

He told me of how Deji Adeleke gave him and six others who were members of an acapella gospel group, The Ambassadors, their big break in the 90s by sponsoring them to the United States of America. He could not stop singing the praise of Dr Adeleke.

“Several times, whether in Nigeria or when we were on trips outside the country, people of different backgrounds would approach him and start thanking him profusely, saying but for him, they would not have had a university degree,” recalled Oba Abolarin. Both Oba Abolarin and Dr Adeleke are members of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, a faith that shaped who and what he (Adeleke)  has become.

My friend and brother who was close to Senator Isiaka Adeleke, Deji Adeleke’s elder brother, Mr Remi Oyeyemi, said the impact of Deji Adeleke’s generosity is felt not only in every nook and cranny of Osun State but in far distant places.

“Selfless act of giving is the pastime of the Adeleke family. Their father was also renowned for his generous spirit in his lifetime. People know Senator Demola Adeleke more for his dancing skills but the people of his senatorial district felt his impact in the little time he served as Senator,” said Mr Oyeyemi.

Blessed indeed are the cheerful givers. May GOD continually bless and preserve Adedeji Adeleke for his pristine and selfless philanthropism.

https://www.thecable.ng/deji-adeleke-epitome-of-philanthropic-altruism

I celebrate this great philanthropist of our time in my generation. he's a giver of needs to the people.

This same philanthropist employed thousands and thousands of destinies in series of companies he has. I really celebrate him in this period of Eld-el-kabir festival.

Hmm phila wetin

I celebrate the world philanthropist in this Period of Eld-el-kabir festival. it's good to help destinies in this life. you don't know that the man/woman you helped are the ones that will support you, helped you when the people are saying bad about you.

Dr. Deji Adeleke, Epitome Of Philanthropic Altruism
Be a helper of destinies why you are alive on earth. I celebrate this philanthropist.

He's also the father to the Africa Hip Hop artist Davido.
And also he's the father to Wale Adeleke, the Chairman of HKN.

Dr. Adeleke became successful through a dint of hard work and resilience. seriously hard work pays.

To say Adedeji Adeleke is one of the biggest industrialists in Nigeria is stating the obvious truth. The Ede, Osun State-born billionaire is a soul who enjoys abundant grace of his creator, particularly when you consider how he had risen from grass to grace in his sojourn.
Totally different from some of his peers who were born with the proverbial silver spoon in their mouth, Adeleke became successful through a dint of hard work and resilience. Apart from his phenomenal growth in business, the Chairman of Pacific Holdings has gotten many other reasons to beat his chest as a successful father and be thankful to the almighty God for his blessings. He has his hands littered across many business ranging from; Oil and Gas, Hospitality, Security, Music Label, Education, Real estates, Banking sectors etc.
Chief Adeleke was quietly doing his business away from media attention not until his super star son; David Adeleke popularly know as Davido threw him into public consciousness after constantly boasting and speaking of his enormous wealth and opulence. His son also created the sobriquet ‘Omo Baba Olowo’ meaning the ‘Son of wealthy Man’ for himself.
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The generous philanthropist is not a man who does not like to display his God given wealth, but when he has a reason to do so, he has a mastery of it. He recently displayed his deep pocket and financial watchers, when when his eldest son, Adewale tied nuptial with his fiance at the United Arab Emirate, Dubai, earlier this year. It was said that; Chief Deji parted ways with millions of Dollars to cater for all invited guest from Nigeria. He was said to have paid for a chattered flight, hotel reservations, welfare and other packages.
To show how wealthy this man is, take a trip to his garage, you will be marvelled at the fleet of expensive automobiles present there. Over the week, he got delivered, a Gulfstream private jet, estimated to be about $65 million, just over N23.5 Billion. The new state-of-the-art Gulfstream family of jets is known for its rakish structures, sleek and well furnished interiors, speed specs that are the stuff of pilotage dreams. The Cabins and seats were tastefully painted with cream colour, with the very best of luxury laced with comfort. Only few aviation companies can boast of similar advanced-technology aircraft that redefine safety, comfort and range at speed.


https://thenationonlineng.net/a-good-time-for-deji-adeleke/

In spite of his affluence, however, he still remains one of the few billionaires whose humility is second to none. I respect his humility.

Adeleke, who holds a PhD in international business, is the chairman of the company owns Olorunsogo and Omotosho power plant.

Nothing is sweeter and better than being into a wealthy home.

Story, Story, Storeeeeey.

Making billions silently through hyper inflated government contracts is criminal. Stealing people's money through hyper inflated government contracts is a unlawful. Looting the people's treasury through your evil friends in government and giving pea nuts to the people whose money you stole is not philosophy, but trying to buy the heart of your victims.

Has Adeleke been doing the above? I don't know, I just stated my general opinion

The man is too humble..

We celebrate you sir

RichBoy247:
Story, Story, Storeeeeey.

Making billions silently through hyper inflated government contracts is criminal. Stealing people's money through hyper inflated government contracts is a unlawful. Looting the people's treasury through your evil friends in government and giving pea nuts to the people whose money you stole is not philosophy, but trying to buy the heart of your victims.

Has Adeleke been doing the above? I don't know, I just stated my general opinion

Says RichBoy247 PovertyBoy247

RichBoy247:
Story, Story, Storeeeeey.

Making billions silently through hyper inflated government contracts is criminal. Stealing people's money through hyper inflated government contracts is a unlawful. Looting the people's treasury through your evil friends in government and giving pea nuts to the people whose money you stole is not philosophy, but trying to buy the heart of your victims.

Has Adeleke been doing the above? I don't know, I just stated my general opinion

stop been hypocritical here, Dr. deji Adeleke isn't involve in Nigeria politics. he doesn't contest for any political positions in Nigeria politics. Google him before commenting.

MyVILLAGEpeople:
Nothing is sweeter and better than being into a wealthy home.

yes soo. it destinies to be easy to be achieved

Johnnyessence:
yes soo. it destinies to be easy to be achieved

Exactly bro.

RichBoy247:
Story, Story, Storeeeeey.

Making billions silently through hyper inflated government contracts is criminal. Stealing people's money through hyper inflated government contracts is a unlawful. Looting the people's treasury through your evil friends in government and giving pea nuts to the people whose money you stole is not philosophy, but trying to buy the heart of your victims.

Has Adeleke been doing the above? I don't know, I just stated my general opinion

There is a yet to be debunked allegation that he was one of IBBs fronts and that IBB gave him an Oil well.

Christistruth00:


There is a yet to be debunked allegation that he was one of IBBs fronts and that IBB gave him an Oil well.

That's very true. Any Nigerian who owns an oil well when there is no crude oil on his father's land is a national thief.

How can a Yoruba man from Osun own oil wells in Bayelsa? How can a Hausa man from Bornu e.g. Alhaji Indimi own oil well in Akwa-Ibom when Akwa-Ibom youths are all house-boys and house-girls in Lagos?

Johnnyessence:
stop been hypocritical here, Dr. deji Adeleke isn't involve in Nigeria politics. he doesn't contest for any political positions in Nigeria politics. Google him before commenting.

Nothing can be done for a generation of proud ignorant people, Adeleke is a philanthropist, okay carry on, we can see it in the life of you people commending him, shiooor

If you don't know fact don't argue, I don't know the full extent of adeleke's riches or it sources, but am sure he his involve in Nigeria politics, am sure he his no philanthropist and am sure most people commending him are either bless by his peanut (which is via political channels), or general f**ls that devot there life in worshipping this rich man made Nigeria gods

Ps: if you have directly benefit from him state specifically
Which foundation does Adeleke own?
How much do student pay in his schools (both secondary and university)
How many scholarships student are in his schools
Even his he town, state and country what capital project has he done in the past or present
Bs: this type of guys can not be easily approached, no matter how humble they are, what channel has he create to help the poor masses...
You come here with well compose BS about somebody that his own people don't even know him through his work (Adeleke and family are only seen and felt through the eye of politics)

Adegbem01:

Nothing can be done for a generation of proud ignorant people, Adeleke is a philanthropist, okay carry on, we can see it in the life of you people commending him, shiooor

he's world philanthropist. you can see people praising him on the cable newspaper.

MyVILLAGEpeople:

Exactly bro.

yes soo. God makes our ways to be smooth.

Adegbem01:
If you don't know fact don't argue, I don't know the full extent of adeleke's riches or it sources, but am sure he his involve in Nigeria politics, am sure he his no philanthropist and am sure most people commending him are either bless by his peanut (which is via political channels), or general f**ls that devot there life in worshipping this rich man made Nigeria gods

Ps: if you have directly benefit from him state specifically
Which foundation does Adeleke own?
How much do student pay in his schools (both secondary and university)
How many scholarships student are in his schools
Even his he town, state and country what capital project has he done in the past or present
Bs: this type of guys can not be easily approached, no matter how humble they are, what channel has he create to help the poor masses...
You come here with well compose BS about somebody that his own people don't even know him through his work (Adeleke and family are only seen and felt through the eye of politics)

Google springboard foundation. check more of his foundation and scholarships on Google. Google is always our friend. tell your self the truths.

RichBoy247:


That's very true. Any Nigerian who owns an oil well when there is no crude oil on his father's land is a national thief.

How can a Yoruba man from Osun own oil wells in Bayelsa? How can a Hausa man from Bornu e.g. Alhaji Indimi own oil well in Akwa-Ibom when Akwa-Ibom youths are all house-boys and house-girls in Lagos?

A big fat lie here. no documents or newspaper to published it . you are just blowing lies and propaganda here. he's one of great investors in US. he spent most of his lives and family in US. the beauty of him is that, he came back to his country Nigeria to invest more. Google is your friend every time. Google more about him OK.

Christistruth00:


There is a yet to be debunked allegation that he was one of IBBs fronts and that IBB gave him an Oil well.

there is no allegations of getting oil well from Abacha. you are been ignorant and lazy here on not conducting more research about him and his wealth. if you don't know he caves birth to all his children in US. he spent most of his lives in US. if you read the cable newspaper very well, he has been given people scholarships since 90's. that's to tell you that he has been silently very rich before IBB or Abacha comes to power during their time.

Johnnyessence:
there is no allegations of getting oil well from Abacha. you are been ignorant and lazy here on not conducting more research about him and his wealth. if you don't know he caves birth to all his children in US. he spent most of his lives in US. if you read the cable newspaper very well, he has been given people scholarships since 90's. that's to tell you that he has been silently very rich before IBB or Abacha comes to power during their time.

There are also allegations he was IBBs front man in the US for money laundering.

God bless the Adelekes.

Johnnyessence:
stop been hypocritical here, Dr. deji Adeleke isn't involve in Nigeria politics. he doesn't contest for any political positions in Nigeria politics. Google him before commenting.

When you grow to that stage you would understand that for anyone to be stupendously rich in Ng especially when you have risen from Govt contracts on power plants, oil and gas and others, one has to be a Govt puppet.

No wealthy person in Ng I repeat no wealthy person in Ng makes the wealth without being part of the operational status quo.

Even, all over the world Govt has a way to cripple the business of their enemies. To make wealth and sustain it, u must have gotten some waivers from the Govt.

This is why you will never see any wealthy personality abusing or talking down the Govt of the day.

Besides their father was a wealthy man. He designed banana island layout. I think he was also a minister.