22/07/2026
Mrs. Nnenna Esther Adeleke (née Akpara) was the mother of two state governors, a billionaire entrepreneur among others. They are:
1. Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke – the first elected civilian Governor of Osun State.
2. Ademola Adeleke – the current Governor of Osun State.
3. Adedeji Adeleke – billionaire businessman and founder of Adeleke University, as well as the father of musician Davido.
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She hails from Akwete, Ukwa East Local Government Area of Abia State.
She was married to Senator Ayoola Adeleke, a prominent politician from Ede, Osun State.
Their marriage was often cited as an example of inter-ethnic harmony.
She stands arguably as the only Nigerian mother documented to have two sons as elected state governors.
