Below is a list of the top 10 richest Pastors in Nigeria, Forbes rating, net worth 2023, their cars, jets, etc.
Oyedepo, Ashimolowo, and Adeboye made the list of the 10 richest pastors in Nigeria as curated by ENigeria Newspaper in this post below.
Nigeria, the largest economy in Africa is a troubled nation, widely regarded as the world’s poverty capital, but while average citizens grapple with an unstable economy and skyrocketing inflation, they still designate a huge part of their earnings as offerings at various churches across the country.
The average Nigerian is a jolly good fellow with a rare kind affinity to religion and this is due to the dominant perception that God loves a cheerful giver.
It is important to note that even as the giver groans and wallows in abject poverty, Pastors smile to the bank, and cruise around in expensive automobiles; others own private jets and live in opulence while members suffer excruciating pain.
Nigerian pastors top list of richest pastors in the world, but in this special article, ENigeria Newspaper takes a look at 10 richest pastors in Nigeria and their net worth 2023.
1. Bishop David Oyedepo ($100 Million)
Bishop David Oyedepo made it to the top of the list in 2023 of richest pastors in Nigeria with a huge net worth staggering above $100 million. Oyedepo, founder and General Overseer of Living Faith Bible Church (Winner’s Chapel) – born on the 27th of September 1954 in Kwara, Nigeria. He is currently the richest pastor in Nigeria, according to Forbes magazine’s recent rating.
ENigeria Newspaper understands that Bishop Oyedepo’s wealth is largely generated from his assets, including his two universities—Covenant University and Babcock University which are some of the best private universities in Africa.
He equally owns a conglomerate named Hebron, under which is a water production company, and another beverage company which specializes in the production of yogurts and other beverages. Again, through his ministerial services, the bishop has acquired a net worth valued above $100 million and has cars that include:
• Toyota Land Cruiser
• Mercedes-Benz C-Class
• Four Private Jets namely: Gulfstream I, Gulfstream IV, Bombardier Challenger 604 (N664D)
• Gulfstream V Jet
2. Pastor Enoch Adeboye ($60 Million)
Pastor Enoch Adeboye famously known as Daddy G.O. is number 2 on the list of 10 richest pastors in Nigeria.
Enoch Adeboye or Daddy G.O is the famous General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), a first-class graduate of Mathematics who eventually became a mathematics professor.
Pastor Enoch Adeboye owns a gospel television station named Dove TV which airs his sermons and other church programs.
Also, he owns one of the most expensive private universities in Nigeria – Redeemer’s University.
Adeboye again owns a repertoire of Christian books that he personally authored, he is also a televangelist via his Dove TV, a public speaker through his ministerial activities, and according to Forbes magazine rating, his wealth is estimated at $60 million, making him the second richest Nigerian pastor.
Below are some of Pastor Adeboye’s cars:
• Rolls-Royce Phantom
• Mercedes-Benz Gelandewagen
• Land Rover Discovery
3. Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo ($50 Million)
Unknown to many, Pastor Mattew Ashimolowo, who after proper checks is rated as the third on the list of 10 richest pastors in Nigeria boasts of a multi-billion real estate empire that he runs simultaneously with his church business.
There have been reports that the cleric whose grass-to-grace story remains inspiring to many has called it quits with the pulpit in a bid to face his real estate business squarely, but in a statement released by the Church’s National Coordinator Femi Faseru and published on ENigeria Newspaper on Tuesday, it was dispelled as an unfounded rumour from the staple of detractors.
Pastor Ashimolowo – General overseer and founder of Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC), despite acquiring real estate at the age of 27, expanded one of his landed properties to include about 900 acres of land in the Mowe area of Ogun State, where he built six estates before moving on to acquire more parcels of land in Ibeju Lekki coastal area of Lagos.
In addition to owning several properties in Pinnoch Estate, Lekki, Lagos, where he lives in a luxurious, smart-enabled mansion, he also owns several acres of land scattered around Lagos.
Pastor Ashimolowo is also said to be building one of Lagos’s most prominent luxury estates.
ENigeria Newspaper reports that the luxury estate known as his Makarios Luxury Properties is a dream city that hopes to rival the Dubai Marina. It sits on 95 acres of land where many rich people are now buying service plots.
The estate, under construction by a German construction company, will feature about 10-floor high-rise buildings, 192 terrace houses, and 18 detached houses at completion.
The 71 year-old preacher who is married to his wife, Pastor Yemisi for 42 years, is also one of the biggest investors and owners of luxury apartments in Banana Island, Lagos. He is reported to have also earmarked almost 300 parcels of land on the luxury estate for sale. While he has a full-time pastor managing the Lagos branch of his church, his first son, Tobi, is in charge of the London branch and headquarters.
Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo is among Nigeria’s wealthiest pastors league with a net worth of $55 million. He is a famous man of God, a Christian author, a bible teacher, and a public speaker. The pastor was born on the 17th of March 1952 and currently has a net worth of $55 million. (Figure derived from independent survey)
Ashimolowo has quite an expansive car collection that includes:
• Porsche Cayenne
• Range Rover Vogue Sport
• A Bulletproofed Hummer Jeep
• A Mercedes-Benz
4. Pastor Chris Oyakhilome ($30 Million)
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is number four on the list of 10 richest Nigerian pastors. He is a famous Nigerian pastor and televangelist, Christian author, motivational speaker, television host, co-founder and General Overseer of Believers Love World Incorporated owners of (Christ Embassy Church).
Christ Embassy Church was founded by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome and his friends while at Ambrose Ali University Ekpoma as a small church group which later graduated into something big. Born on 7th December 1963, in Edo State, Nigeria, Pastor Chris owns interest silently in some big real estate companies as well owns properties across Nigeria and outside of the country, especially in South Africa.
According to Forbes magazine’s recent rating, his net worth hovers around $30 million. Also, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome owns a series of luxury vehicles that include:
• About 30 SUVs, including a powerful Range Rover Sport.
• Private jet
5. Pastor Sam Adeyemi ($19 Million)
Pastor Sam Adeyemi is number 5 on the list of Nigeria’s richest pastors according to Forbes rating in 2023, with a net worth staggering around $19 million.
Born February 3, 1967, and in 1995, Pastor Sam Adeyemi founded his church, Daystar Christian Centre.
Adeyemi acquired most of his wealth from authoring motivational books.
He also authors religious books, goes on motivational speaking engagements (another area he makes so much money from), and he is also the Religious leader of his church Daystar Christian Center. He has hosted the internationally syndicated motivational series, Success Power.
Through his wealth, the pastor has been able to acquire a lot of luxury vehicles, some of them including:
• Mercedes-Benz S350
• Lexus LX570
6. Pastor Ayodele Oritsejafor Real name Ayodele Joseph Oritsegbubemi Oritsejafor – ($10.5 Million)
Number six on the list of 10 richest Nigerian pastors is fire brand preacher and former national President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN).
HE assumed position of PFN President February 7, 2005, a position he held for five years. Pastor Ayodele Oritsejafor founded Word of Life Bible Church in Warri, Nigeria. He’s also a Christian author, bible teacher, and public speaker.
Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor is the founder and owner of Eagle Flight Micro-Finance Bank in Warri which houses the Church’s funds and enjoys patronage from wealthy members of his church, most of whom are oil company top shots among others.
Eagle Flight Micro-Finance Bank was reportedly hijacked by his alleged estranged wife, Mrs. Helen Oritsejafor and the development reportedly orchestrated a marital crisis with his wife, and to date, not much has been said about it.
According to a recent Forbes rating, Oritsejafor’s recent net worth is pegged in the region of $14 million. Pastor Oritsejafor widely referred to as Papa Ayo also parades a number of luxury vehicles along with a private jet. They are:
• A $3.5 million Bombardier Challenger 601 private jet
• A limousine
• Toyota Land Cruiser 2023 among others
7. Pastor David Ibiyeomie ($10 Million)
Pastor David Ibiyeomie is the founder and General Overseer of Salvation Ministries Church, which has branches in Port Harcourt, Calabar, Lagos, and other cities in the country. He began his ministerial duties as a house fellowship in Victoria Island, Lagos. Later, he moved to Port Harcourt, where he started his church with only 20 members in attendance.
By 2017, his Ministry had grown and had over 50,000 people in attendance each Sunday at the headquarters. It has luxury vehicles that include:
• Rolls-Royce Phantom
• Land Rover
• Limousine
8. Pastor Lazarus Muoka ($8 Million)
Pastor Lazarus Muoka was born into a Catholic family in Imo State. The famous pastor is the General Overseer of the Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Movement. His ministry is characterized by many miracles, healings, and deliverance messages.
Currently, the pastor’s net worth is valued at $8 million.
Information about the cars Pastor Lazarus Muoka owns is scarce as the Pastor is quite conservative and keeps his personal life private.
10. Apostle Johnson Suleman ($4.8- $10.5 Million)
Number 10 on the list of richest pastors in Nigeria is pastor Johnson Suleman. He is the pastor and General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International, headquartered in Auchi, Edo State. Pastor Suleman started Omega Fire Ministries in 2004 after he served as an assistant pastor in the Armor of God Church in Lagos from 1998 to 2003.
Apostle has a series of luxury cars that includes:
• Rolls Royce Phantom
• Toyota Prado Jeep
• Private Jet
9. Prophet Odumeje ($6.5 Million)
Prophet Chukwuemeka Odumeje is the Imo-state-born prophet at Nigeria’s Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention and Deliverance Ministry. He was born on the 9th of September 1982. Popularly known as “Indaboski Bahose,” “The Liquid Metal,” “The Lion,” and many other names.
The pastor has a series of cars, and the most notable in his collection include:
• BMW X6
• Lexus LX 570
Conclusion
These are Nigeria’s top 10 richest pastors, their cars, net worth 2023 and Forbes rating. There are others, but the list above contains the top 10, and these pastors have branches of their churches scattered across various cities in the country.
