Top 13 richest pastors in Nigeria in 2024: background, net worth, cars and private jets

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. Discover the richest pastor in Nigeria below.

The wealthiest pastors in Nigeria have established lucrative businesses to support their luxurious lifestyles. Some run charity organizations and initiatives that help their followers and communities worldwide.

Who is the richest pastor in Nigeria? Some of the wealthiest pastors in Nigeria are highly educated. They have Bachelor's degrees, Doctorates, and PhDs. Below is a list of the richest pastors in Nigeria and their net worth.

Some do not show their properties to the public, while others are okay with displaying their wealth.

13. Prophet Odumeje - $500,000

Full name: Chukwuemeka Cyril Ohanaemere

Born: 9 September 1982

Spouse: Obianuju (Uju) Ohanaemere

Children: 5 Ministry: The Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention and Deliverance Ministry

Prophet Odumeje's net worth is around $500,000. He is the General Overseer of the Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention and Deliverance Ministry. Odumeje is among the wealthiest pastors in Nigeria. He has flashy cars and mansions and even bought his wife a new car in 2022.

12. Bishop Mike Okonkwo - $3 million

Full name: Mike Okonkwo

Born: 6 September 1945

Birthplace: Ogbunike, Anambra State, Nigeria

Age: 77 years (as of 2024)

Spouse: Bishop Peace Okonkwo

Children: a daughter

Ministry: The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM)

Private jets: 2 Bishop Mike Okonkwo is a former banker. He established The Redeemed Evangelical Mission in 1972 while still under the United Church of Christ in 1972. Okonkwo was a member of the United Church of Christ until 1980.

TREM is among the most famous churches in Nigeria, while Bishop Mike is one of the wealthiest pastors in the country, with a net worth of $3 million. He owns two private jets and an estate.

11. Pastor Chris Okotie - $3 million

Full name: Christopher Oghenebrorie Okotie

Born: 16 June 1958

Birthplace: Ethiope West, Nigeria

Age: 64 years (as of 2024)

Spouses: Tina Okotie (divorced 2001), Stephanie Henshaw (2008–2012)

Ministry: Household of God Church International

Ministries Cars: Hummer, BMW, Rolls-Royce Phantom coupe, and Mercedes Benz Pastor Chris Okotie is a leading Nigerian televangelist.

He attended Edo College in Benin City and graduated with a law degree from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, in 1984. Okotie quit music in 1987 to go into full-time ministry.

He attended the Grace Fellowship Bible School in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA, and established the Household of God Church International Ministries soon after.

He has been the ministry's Senior Pastor since 1987. Pastor Chris' net worth of $3 million.

He owns properties in Nigeria and sells self-authored Christian publications.

In 2013, Okotie gifted himself a Rolls-Royce Phantom coupe to celebrate 30 years as born again Christian and 27 years as a pastor.

Pastor Chris Okotie's cars: Rolls-Royce Phantom coupe, Hummers, Range Rover SUVs, BMWs, Mercedes Benz.

10. Pastor Lazarus Muoka - $8 million

Full name: Lazarus Muoka

Birthplace: Mgbidi, Nigeria

Spouse: Joy Muoka

Children: A daughter and a son

Ministry: The Lord's Chosen Charismatic Revival Movement

Pastor Lazarus Muoka is an author and the leader of The Lord's Chosen Charismatic Revival Movement. He was born into a Catholic family.

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.

His church members commenced moves to buy him a private jet in 2021. The public heard nothing more about the initiative. Pastor Lazarus does not flaunt his cars on social media.

9. Pastor William Kumuyi - $10 million

Full name: William Folorunsho Kumuyi

Born: 6 June 1941

Birthplace: Erin-Ijesha, Osun State, Nigeria

Age: 82 years (as of 2024)

Spouses: Abiodun Olowu (1990–2009), Folashade Blaize (2010 to present)

Children: 2 sons

Ministry: Deeper Life Bible Church

Pastor Kumuyi's net worth is around $10 million.

He is one of the most popular and richest pastors in Nigeria. The preacher is the founder and the General Superintendent of Deeper Life Christian Bible Church. 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.

In September 2021, Kumuyi and his wife, Folashade Adenike Blaize, attended an event in Abuja in a private jet.

A white limousine picked them up when the jet landed and took them to the venue.

8. Apostle Johnson Suleman - $10.5 million

Full name: Johnson Suleman

Born: 24 March 1971

Birthplace: Benin City, Nigeria

Age: 52 years (as of 2024)

Spouse: Dr. Lizzy Johnson Suleman (2004 to present)

Children: a daughter and a son

Ministry: Omega Fire Ministries International

Cars: Rolls Royce Phantom, Toyota Prado Jeep, Private jet: 1

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.

7. Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo - $15 million

Full name: Matthew A. Ashimolowo

Born: 17 March 1952

Birthplace: Kaduna, Nigeria

Age: 71 years (as of 2024)

Spouse: Pastor Yemisi Ashimolowo

Children: 2 sons

Ministry: Kingsway International Christian Centre

Cars: Range Rover Vogue Sport and a bulletproof Hummer Jeep

Private jet: 1

Matthew Ashimolowo is the Senior Pastor of Kingsway International Christian Centre based in London.

Matthew Ashimolowo converted to Christianity from Islam at age 20. Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo's net worth is $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 Range Rover Vogue Sport A bulletproof Hummer Jeep Porsche Cayenne Mercedes-Benz.

6. Pastor Sam Adeyemi - $30 million

Full name: Sam Adeyemi

Born: 3 February 1967

Birthplace: Ndayako village, Niger State, Nigeria Age: 56 years (as of 2024)

Spouse: Adenike Adeyemi (1993 to present)

Children: 2 daughters and a son

Ministry: Daystar Christian Centre

Cars: Mercedes-Benz S350 and Lexus LX570 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 Mercedes-Benz S350 Lexus LX570

5. Bishop Ayo Oritsejafor - $32 million

Full name: Ayodele Joseph Oritsegbubemi Oritsejafor

Born: 10 November 1955

Birthplace: Delta, Nigeria

Age: 67 years (as of 2024)

Spouse: Helen Oritsejafor (1997 to present)

Children: 3 sons (triplets) and a daughter

Ministry: World of Life Bible Church Cars: Limousine and Toyota Land Cruiser

Private jet: 1

Papa Ayo Oritsejafor is the Senior Pastor and founder of the World of Life Bible Church.

He was elected President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in July 2010.

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 Limousine Toyota Land Cruiser

4. Pastor David Ibiyeomie - $41 million

Full name: David Ibiyeomie

Born: 21 October 1962

Age: 60 years (as of 2024)

Birthplace: Bonny Island, Nigeria

Spouse: Peace Ibiyeomie (1996 to present)

Children: a son

Ministry: Salvation Ministries

College: Word of Faith Bible Institute

Cars: Rolls Royce Phantom, Limousine, and Range Rover

Private jet: 1

Televangelist David Ibiyeomie is the founder of the Salvation Ministries.

The church has more than 30 branches. David Ibiyeomie's net worth is $41 million.

He 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.

3. Pastor Chris Oyakhilome - $50 million

Full name: Christian Oyakhilome

Born: 7 December 1963

Birthplace: Edo, Nigeria

Age: 59 years (as of 2024)

Spouse: Anita Oyakhilome (1991–2016)

Children: 2 daughters

Ministry: Christ Embassy Church

Organization: LoveWorld USA cable TV channel

Cars: About 30 SUVs, including a Range Rover Sport

Private jets: 1

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome 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.

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome's cars

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 Minibus

Rolls Royce Phantom

2. Pastor Enoch Adeboye - $65 million

Full name: Enoch Adejare Adeboye

Born: 2 March 1942

Birthplace: Osun, Nigeria

Age: 81 years (as of 2024)

Spouse: Foluke Adeboye (1967 to present)

Children: 3 sons and a daughter

Ministry: The Redeemed Christian Church of God

Cars: Rolls-Royce Phantom, Mercedes-Benz, Land Rover Discovery

Pastor Enoch 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.

Pastor Adeboye's net worth is $65 million. The Nigerian televangelist has several properties around the world.

Pastor Adeboye’s cars

Some of Pastor Adeboye’s cars are:

Rolls-Royce Phantom

Mercedes-Benz Gelandewagen

Land Rover Discovery.

1. Bishop David Oyedepo - $150 million

Full name: David Olaniyi Oyedepo

Born: 27 September 1954

Birthplace: Osogbo, Nigeria

Age: 68 years (as of 2024)

Spouse: Faith Abiola Oyedepo (1982 to present)

Children: 2 sons and 2 daughters

Ministry: Living Faith Church Worldwide (Winners Chapel International)

Universities: Babcock University and Covenant University

Company: Hebron

Cars: Toyota Land Cruiser and Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Private jets: 4

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 has Babcock University and Covenant University, and a water company called Hebron.

The bishop owns commercial buildings and properties in Nigeria and abroad.

Bishop David Oyedepo's cars

He drives several expensive cars, including:

Toyota Land Cruiser

Mercedes-Benz C-Class.