Esther Odediran
Osun State is an inland state in South-Western Nigeria. I’ll give you a list of the top 5 richest Osun state indigenes. Osun is home to most famous landmarks in Nigeria. Osun state has the ancient and historical town Ile-Ife. Its capital is Osogbo.
Furthermore, the important cities in Osun are; Ifetedo, Iwo, Ede, Ejigbo, Orangun, Ode-Omu, Ila Orangun, Ibokun, Otan-Ile, Iragbiji, etc. The following are the richest people from Osun state.
1. Adedeji Adeleke – $700 Million
Adedeji Adeleke was born on 6th of March, 1957. He was married to Dr. Vero Adeleke although she died on 6th March, 2003. He has five children which includes David Adeleke aka Davido (Musician). Moreso, is involved in real estate and other businesses and the major reason he is among the top 5 richest Osun state indigenes.
Adedeji attended Ansar-Ud-Deen Primary School Osun state then, Seventh-Day Adventist Grammar School Osun, Western Kentucky University, Kentucky USA and Pacific Columbia University, California in International Business. He is the Pro-Chancellor of Adeleke University and also CEO of Pacific Holdings Ltd.
2. Enoch A. Adeboye – $100 Million
Enoch Adeboye is a Nigerian Pastor and General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God. He was born 2 March, 1942 in Osun State. Then, he attended Ilesha Grammar School Ilesha Osun State, University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), and University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University).
E. A. Adeboye is married to Foluke Adenike and has four children; Adeolu Adeboye, Bolu Adubi, Leke Adeboye and Dare Adeboye(Late). Besides, he was not the founder of this church. E.A. Adeboye joined the Redeemed Christain Church of God in 1973 and served as an interpreter. Until he became ordained as a Pastor by Pa. Josiah Akindayomi. Additionally, he became the General Overseer of the church in 1981.
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3. Ademola Adeleke – $600 Million
Ademola Adeleke is a businessman and former Senator in the Federal Republic of Nigeria representing Osun-West senatorial district. He schooled in Methodist Primary School Surulere Lagos, Nawarudeen Primary School Ikire Oyo, eventh Day Adventist Secondary school Ede, Muslim Grammar School Ede and Jacksonville State University. He is Davido’s uncle.
4. Ramon Adegoke Adedoyin – $1.2 Billion
Ramon Adedoyin was Born on Ist January, 1957. He is an Educationist and Businessman. He owns Oduduwa University, Polytechnic Ile-Ife and other institutions. Rahmon was born in Ife, Osun State.
Moreover, he attended Primary and Secondary school in Osun state thereafter, University of Ife for Bachelor degree then proceeded to Centurion International University, California. Furthermore, he went on to bag a doctorate degree in 1996 from All Saints University School of Medicine, New York City.
5. Tunde Badmus – $217 Million
Tunde Badmus is the chairman and founder of Tuns holding company Ltd and other companies. Furthermore, he is the former National President of Poultry Association of Nigeria(PAN). Also, he is the former Deputy National President of the All Farmers Apex Association and former Deputy President of all Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN). As well as, member of the Board of Trustees of Nigerian Machine Tools.
