Nigeria, a country celebrated for its diverse culture and robust religious presence, is home to numerous pastors who have not only made significant impacts in the spiritual realm but have also accumulated substantial wealth.
Most affluent Nigerian preachers are famous worldwide. Their megachurches have branches and a large following across the globe. These pastors own mansions, jets, posh cars, and properties worth thousands and millions of US dollars.
Nigeria’s most affluent pastors have created profitable enterprises to sustain their opulent lifestyles. Additionally, many of them oversee charitable organizations and initiatives that provide assistance to their followers and communities on a global scale.
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In this article, the top 10 richest pastors in Nigeria and their net worth 2024 are arranged in descending order and they are shown below:
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- 10. Pastor Lazarus Muoka – $8 million
- 09. Pastor William Kumuyi – $10 million
- 08. Apostle Johnson Suleman – $10.5 million
- 07. Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo – $15 million
- 06. Pastor Sam Adeyemi – $30 million
- 04. Pastor David Ibiyeomie –p $41 million
- 03. Chris Oyakhilome – $50 million
- 02. Pastor Enoch Adeboye – $65 million
- 01. Bishop David Oyedepo – $150 million
10. Pastor Lazarus Muoka – $8 million
Pastor Lazarus Muoka is the founder and General Overseer of The Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Movement.
Born in Mgbidi, Imo state, Muoka joined the Pentecostals in 1994 and started his ministry with a small group. It has grown into one of the largest churches in Nigeria and Africa.
Pastor Lazarus Muoka’s net worth is $8 million. He has private businesses and sells books. There is no evidence that Lazarus Muoka’s private jet was purchased. He married his spouse, Joy Muoka and they birthed two children; a boy and a girl.
09. Pastor William Kumuyi – $10 million
William Folorunsho Kumuyi, born in 6th June 1941, is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry situated at Gbagada, Lagos, Nigeria. He is the author of several Christian books and devotionals. His net worth is valued at $10 million.
Kumuyi has a Mathematics degree from the University of Ibadan. He did a post-graduate program in Education at the University of Lagos.
William was a Mathematics teacher at Mayflower School in 1962. Afterward, he taught Mathematics at the University of Lagos. Kumuyi started a Bible study group with 15 students and built the Deeper Christian Life Ministry.
The 82-year-old prophet got married to his wife, Esther Folashade Kumuyi in 2010, after the demise of his first wife, Abiodun Kumuyi, who died in 2009. He has two sons.
08. Apostle Johnson Suleman – $10.5 million
Apostle Johnson Suleman is worth $10.5 million. He was an assistant pastor at the Armor of God Church in Lagos from 1998 to 2004. Suleman studied Mass Communication and has a Doctorate in Philosophy.
He started Omega Fire Ministries in 2004 and has been the General Overseer since then. Johnson said he became a millionaire at 19 while still in school.
He got the money from moving cocoa in trucks from his state to northern Nigeria. The preacher owns a private jet and a luxurious home in Edo State, Nigeria.
The 52-year-old clergyman owns Rolls Royce Phantom and Toyota Prado Jeep.
07. Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo – $15 million
Matthew Ashimolowo, born on March 17th 1952, is the Senior Pastor of Kingsway International Christian Centre based in London. Matthew Ashimolowo converted to Christianity from Islam at age 20.
He is undoubtedly one of the richest pastor in Nigeria with net worth of $15 million. His sources of wealth are Christian literature and documentaries from his media company. Ashimolowo’s radio program, Winning Ways, airs in London, Ghana, Nigeria, and Zimbabwe.
Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo’s cars are Range Rover Vogue Sport, A bulletproof Hummer Jeep, Porsche Cayenne and Mercedes-Benz. He also has a private jet
06. Pastor Sam Adeyemi – $30 million
Sam Adeyemi is a Senior Pastor of Daystar Christian Centre in Lagos, Nigeria. His broadcast program, Excellent Leadership, airs on Daystar Network Television and Word Network in the United States.
Pastor founded Daystar Christian Centre in 1995. In 2002 he founded a non-profit leadership and management development school Daystar Leadership Academy. He is one of the richest preachers in Nigeria, with a net worth of $30 million.
Pastor Sam Adeyemi’s cars include, Mercedes-Benz S350 and Lexus LX570
05. Bishop Ayo Oritsejafor – $32 million
Former president of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Bishop Oritsejafor, is a flamboyant pastor with a penchant for luxury. He is the Founder of the Word of Life Bible Church with multiple branches across Nigeria.
Born on 10 November 1955, Ayodele Joseph Oritsegbubemi Oritsejafor, has many properties around Nigeria, especially in Delta and Lagos. He is one of the richest pastors in Nigeria, with a net worth of $32 million. Papa Ayo owns a $3.5 million Bombardier Challenger 601 private jet.
Papa Ayo’s cars are Limousine and Toyota Land Cruiser
The 67-year-old bishop married his wife, Helen Oritsejafor since 1997 and they have 4 children; triplets girls and a boy.
04. Pastor David Ibiyeomie – $41 million
Televangelist David Ibiyeomie, born on 21st October, 1962, is the founder of the Salvation Ministries. The church has more than 30 branches. David Ibiyeomie’s net worth is $41 million.
Born in Bonny Island, Rivers state, the clergyman owns the Word of Faith Bible Institute and expensive houses in Lagos State and Port Harcourt. He purchased a private jet on his 55th birthday.
He has a wife, Peace Oyakhilome and a son. His cars are Rolls Royce Phantom and Limousine Range Rover.
03. Chris Oyakhilome – $50 million
Pastor Christian Oyakhilome, born on 7 December 1963, founded The Believer’s World Fellowship (now called Christ Embassy Church) and is the current President of Loveworld Incorporated.
He attended Edo College and got a degree in Architecture from Bendel State University (now called Ambrose Ali University) on scholarship.
Chris began his ministry while a student at Ambrose Alli University. He is among the richest pastors in Africa today. His annual healing school happens in Nigeria and South Africa. It attracts thousands of sick people from over 70 countries in some instances.
Pastor Chris’ net worth is $50 million. In 2017, he and Benny Hinn created the Christian cable channel LoveWorld USA.
He owns about 30 SUVs, including: Bentley Continental GT, Mercedes-Benz, G-Wagon, Range Rover sentinel, Range Rover Sport, Honda Pilot 2011 SUV, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Minibus Rolls Royce Phantom.
02. Pastor Enoch Adeboye – $65 million
Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye is a Christian author and televangelist through Dove TV. He is the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG). RCCG is among the most influential churches in Nigeria. It has branches in 192 nations worldwide.
Adeboye was a Professor of Mathematics at the University of Lagos. He joined the ministry in 1973 and interpreted Yoruba to English for Pastor Josiah Olufemi Akindayomi. He took over Papa Akindayomi in 1981.
Following the passing of the Synagogue Church of All Nations founder, Temitope Balogun Joshua, valued at $100 million as at 2022, pastor Enoch emerged as the second wealthiest pastor in Nigeria, with net worth of $65 million.
The Nigerian televangelist has several properties around the world. Some of Pastor Adeboye’s cars are: Rolls-Royce Phantom, Mercedes-Benz Gelandewagen and Land Rover Discovery.
He is happily married to his wife, Foluke Adeboye with 4 children; three sons and a girl.
01. Bishop David Oyedepo – $150 million
David Oyedepo tops the list of the richest pastors in Nigeria. His father was a Muslim healer, while his mum was a Christian. David studied architecture at the Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, and a Human Development from Honolulu University, Hawaii.
Oyedepo is the founder and bishop of the Living Faith Church Worldwide ministry (Winners Chapel International). Winners Chapel International has branches in over 300 cities worldwide.
Bishop David Oyedepo’s net worth is $150 million. He owns four private jets, a Gulfstream I, Gulfstream IV, Bombardier Challenger 604 (N664D), and Gulfstream V Jet.
David Oyedepo, who is 68 years old, has Babcock University and Covenant University, and a water company called Hebron. The bishop owns commercial buildings and properties in Nigeria and abroad.
He is married to his wife, Faith Abiola Oyedepo and blessed with four children; 2 sons and 2 daughters.