By Eric Elezuo
Billionaire businessman, Dr. Adedeji Adeleke, who is popular singer, Davido’s father, on Sunday redefined philanthropy, when he made a whopping One Billion Naira donation to the Cherubim and Seraphim Church, Lagos in honour of his late mother, Mrs. Nnenna Esther Adeleke.
Adeleke, who is the Chairman of Pacific Group, performed the remarkable act of philanthropy, during a thanksgiving service in honour of the memory of his late mother, Nnenna Adeleke, who held the revered title of Senior Mother in Israel within the C and S family.
While making the donation at the well attended thanksgiving service, Dr Adeleke expressed his deep respect and love for his mother and the church community, reasons he decided to contribute to the Centenary Endowment Fund.
“This is first time I’m coming back to this church after so many many years. I remember we use to live in a part there…a lot of memories.
“On behalf of our late mother, Senior Mother-in-Israel, Nnenna Esther Adeleke, we want to contribute to the Centenary Endowment Fund the sum of N1 billion.”
The announcement erupted screams of joy, appreciation and shock across the capacity filled church auditorium, followed by congratulatory banners and handshakes from the clergy and other dignitaries present including governors of Lagos and Ogun States; Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Dapo Abiodun respectively, and Chairman Ovation Media Group, Aare Dele Momodu.
The event also featured a significant announcement by the Baba Aladura and Prelate of the Eternal Sacred Order of the Cherubim and Seraphim (ESOCS) Church Worldwide, Dr. David Bob-Manuel, who revealed that the church would celebrate its centenary (100 years) in 2025.
The high point of the thanksgiving was a lecture delivered by the Deputy Baba Aladura, Elder Dr. H.O. Demuren, who commended the Adeleke family for their longstanding dedication to philanthropy and service.
“The Adeleke family and their members are rare gems. They serve the Lord and humanity in humility and consistency,” Elder Demuren stated.
The event was not without the signature spectacular dance steps of the Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, who was the chief celebrant.
