In Nigeria, we have rich pastors who are billionaires and millionaires . The Millionaires and billionaires makes country’s economy what it is. In this article, we’ll show you the top 10 richest pastors in Nigeria. Their net worth speaks volumes of them. So, if you want to know them, read down.
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Top 10 Richest Pastors in Nigeria
Here are top 10 richest pastors in Nigeria as compiled by Naijaonlinebiz editorial team:
BISHOP DAVID OYEDEPO
Net worth: $150 million as of January, 2022
Born on: 27th September, 1954
Place of Birth: Oshogbo, Lagos, Nigeria
Industry: Pastor, Business and Educationist
Bishop David Oyedepo was born 27 September 1954 in Oshogbo, he is a preacher, Christian another, businessman, architect and the founder of the Living Faith Tabernacle in Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria. He attended Kwara State, Malete, AIT CAFÉ and Honolulu University. He is married to Faith Abiola Oyedepo in 1982 and they had children.
Bishop David Oyedepo is currently the richest pastor in Nigeria with a net worth of over $150 Million dollars. Bishop Oyedepo is the owner of Covenant University, which has been ranked as the most expensive university in Nigeria. Most of his wealth and assets are gotten from his higher institutions.
PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME
Net worth: $50 million (28.5billion NGN)
Born on: 7th December, 1963
Place of Birth: Edo State, Nigeria
Industry: Pastor
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is the second richest pastor In Nigeria with his ministry (Church) scatter all over the world. He is born 7 December 1963 in Edo State. Chris married Anita Oyakhilome but they divorced in year 2016 They had two beautify children together Sharon Oyakhilome and Charley Oyakhilome. He is founder and President of Love World incorporated, also known as Christ Embassy based in Lagos.
Chris Oyakhilome is also a Christian author, preacher, televangelist, television host and public speaker. He has a fleet of Luxurious cars currently; Chris Oyakhilome net worth is estimated at $50 million dollars (28.5billion NGN)
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PASTOR ENOCH ADEBOYE
Net worth: $39 million (22.2 billion NGN)
Born on: 2nd March, 1942
Place of Birth: Osun State, Nigeria
Industry: Pastor and Educationist
Currently Enoch Adeboye is the third richest pastors in the county with net worth estimated at $9 million (22.2 billion NGN). Pastor Enoch Adeboye worked as a Mathematics Lecturer at the university of Lagos and llorin. He was born 2 march 1942, an indigene of Ifewary Osun State Nigerian. He is a professor of mathematics and also a pastor. He worked under then pastor and founder of Redeemed Christian Church of God in 1981.
Enoch Adeboye is popularly known for his laid- back pulpit life and humility. He is now the general over seer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God. He pastors the Largest Church in Nigeria in terms population (about 5 million congregants) with its branches dispersed at every nooks and crannies of Nigeria. The former university of Lagos Senor Lecturer of mathematics becomes the general overseer of the RCCG in 1981, he inherited quite a few branches from the founder, Pa Akindayomi in Nigeria but now he has branches overseas. He owns one of most expensive university in Nigeria called Redeemers University. He has $65million G550 Luxury Jet, this helped him in carrying of his Godly activities. He owns a gospel TV Station named Dove TV.
PASTOR AYODELE JOSEPH ORITSEJAFOR
Net worth: 19 million (10.8 billon NGN).
Born on: 10th April, 1957
Place of Birth: Kano State, Nigeria
Industry: Production
Pastor Ayodele Joseph Oritsegbubemi Oritsjafor are in Delta State Nigeria He was the former chairman of Christian association of Nigeria (CAN)
He is a public speaker. He is the founder of word of Life Bible Church in Warri, Nigeria. He owns a mansion where he lives with his family He has a $3.5 million Bombardier challenger 601 private jet and one time president of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria. He has a fleet of Luxurious cars including a limousine
Pastor Ayo Oritsejafors net worth is estimated at $19 million (10.8 billon NGN) making him the fourth richest pastor in Nigeria.
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PASTOR MATHEW ASHIMOLOWO
Net worth: 15 million dollars (8.6 billion NGN)
Born on: 17th of March 1952
Place of Birth: 17th of March 1952
Industry: Pastor and media industry
Pastor Mathew Ashimolowo is the fifth richest pastor on our list of richest pastors in Nigeria. He is a Christian, author bible teacher and public speaker. He owns Matthew Ashimolowo media, a media company where he produces and sells Christian literature and documentaries. He has fleet of cars which includes Porsche cayenne, Range Rover Vogue Sport, a bulletproof hummer Jeep, a Mercedes.
PASTOR DAVID IBIYEOMIE
Net worth: $10 million (5.7 billion NGN)
Born on: October 21, 1962
Place of Birth: Bonny Island, Rivers State, Nigeria.
Industry: Pastor
Pastor David Ibiyomie began his church as a house fellowship in Lagos, Nigeria with his family. He later moved to port-Harcourt, Nigeria where he started Salvation Ministries with only 20 members in attendance. He is a Nigerian televangelist, senior pastor; founder and general over seas of Salvation Ministries. In Port Harcourt Nigeria in 2017, the ministry drew members for himself by the grace of God with over 50,000 people in attendance in Sunday service at the headquarters. His private jet came as he celebrated his Fifty – Fifth birthday. He owns expensive cars like Rolls Royce Phanton, Land Rover, Limousine.
With his net worth estimated at $10 million (5.7 billion NGN), Pastor David Ibiyomie takes the sixth spot on our list of richest pastor in Nigeria .
PASTOR LAZARUS MUOKA
Net worth: $8million dollars (4.6 billion NGN).
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Place of Birth: Mgbidi, Oru West Local Government Area, Imo State
Industry: Pastor and businessman
Pastor Lazarus Muoka was born into a Roman Catholic family in Mgbidi, Oru west Local Government area of Imo State. He attended both primary and secondary school in Imo State his State of origin In 1975, he moved to Lagos where he worked under a company before starting his own business which he ran until he gave his life to Christ as full Christian He is married to Joy Muoka. Lazarus Muoka said he had many calls from the church where he was serving as a pastor and set up his own church. He is the founder and the general over seer of The Lords’ Chosen Charismatic Revival Movement. He is also a Christian author His church started with a few pioneer members but has grown to become one of the most popular churches in Nigeria.
Pastor Lazarus Muoka is the 7th richest pastor in Nigeria in 2022 but the information about his cars, houses and other investments are scarce because pastor muoka lives a quite conservative life style. Pastor Lazarus Muoka’s net worth is estimated at $8million dollars (4.6 billion NGN).
PASTOR JOHNSON SULEIMAN
Net worth: $7million (4 billion NGN)
Born on: 24th of March 1971
Place of Birth: Benin City, Edo State
Industry: Pastor
Pastor Johnson Suleiman is the 8th richest pastor in Nigeria with his net worth estimated at $7million (4 billion NGN).
He is a senior pastor and general over seer of Omega Fire Ministries International was born on the 24th of March 1971 to a Muslim family in Benin City, Edo State. The Nigerian televangelist has his church headquarters located in Achi, Edo State his home state. After working as an Assistant pastor in Armor of God Church in Lagos from 1998, he started Omega Fire Ministries in 2004. He has a private Jet and fleet of Luxurious cars Like Rolls Royce Phantom and Toyota Prado Jeep.
PASTOR ODUMEJE
Net worth: $6million dollars (3.42 billion).
Born on: 9th September 1982
Place of Birth: Orsu Ihete Ukwa, Imo state Nigeria
Industry: Economist and Pastor
Prophet Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere, is popularly known as prophet Odumeje. He is the general overseer of the Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention and Deliverance Ministry. He hail from Imo State Nigeria but his church is Located at Onisha in Anambra State Nigeria. Prophet Odumeje is a very famous and as well as Very a controversial man of God. A time he seems comic He popularly calls himself Indaboski Bahose, The Liquid Metal, The Lion, and many more. He has fleet of cars like BMW X6 Lexus Lx570.
His estimated net worth is at about $6million dollars (3.42 billion) making him the 9th richest pastor in Nigeria
PASTOR SAM ADEYEMI
Net worth: $4million dollars (2.3 billion NGN)
Born on: 3rd February 1967
Place of Birth: Yagba, Kogi State, Nigeria
Industry: Pastor
Pastor Sam Adeyemi is the 10th richest pastor in Nigeria in this year 2022 He is the founder of the Daystar Christian center which he stated in year 19995. He has hosted so many international syndicated and motivational series success power. He is a famous man of God. He has many cars which include, Mercedes Benz S 350, Lexus LX570. His estimated net worth is & 4million dollars (2.3 billion NGN)
Conclusion
These richest pastors in Nigeria are men of virtue. The glory of God has made them famous and fame is spreading all over the world and their net worth keep expanding and flourishing as well.