To support academic excellence, Dr. Adedeji Adeleke, the founder of Adeleke University and chairman of Pacific Energy Company, has announced a special initiative for first-class degree graduates in engineering from the institution.
During the university’s 10th undergraduate and 6th postgraduate convocation, Dr. Adeleke revealed that these top-performing students would have the opportunity to serve at Pacific Energy’s plants for their National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme and be guaranteed employment thereafter.
Addressing the graduates, Dr. Adeleke emphasised the value of academic achievement and the importance of supporting talented individuals as they transition from university to professional life.
He stated, “Try as much as possible to get NYSC to post you to either Ogun State or Ondo State, where we have our power plant. You are welcome to serve at the plant, and after your service year, you have an automatic job.”
Deji Adeleke, born on March 6, 1956, is a prominent Nigerian businessman and the president of Adeleke University. He also serves as the CEO of Pacific Holdings Limited.
He is the father of the renowned Nigerian musician Davido and Sharon Adeleke.
His late wife, Dr. Vero Adeleke, passed away on March 6, 2003. His younger brother, Ademola Adeleke, is the current governor of Osun State.
Adeleke University, a private institution located in Ede, Osun State, was established by Chief Adedeji Adeleke through the Springtime Development Foundation (SDF).
The foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organisation, aims to provide quality higher education to underprivileged students.
The university, though faith-based and aligned with the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s philosophy of Christian education, is not owned or operated by the church.
It is part of the Seventh-day Adventist education system, which is the world’s second-largest Christian school system.
