In this post, I will be talking about the richest pastors in Nigeria and their net worth. Now the word pastor was derived from the Latin word “pastor” which means a shepherd. Undoubtedly, a pastor is one who tends to lead a congregation to Christ.
Now there are a lot of pastors in Nigeria in various churches and gone are the days when pastors are regarded as poor. Below I will be listing the top 17 richest pastors in Nigeria I hope you enjoy it.
Top 17 Richest Pastors In Nigeria
Be that as it may, without wasting more time let go of the top 17 richest pastors in Nigeria
1. Bishop David Oyedepo
He is the founder and currently the leading pastor of the Living faith church worldwide. He was given birth on the 27th of September 1954 in Osogbo Nigeria.
Bishop David Oyedepo grew up in a mixed family, his father was a Muslim healer while his mother was a Christian. He became born again in the year 1969 the also studied architecture at Kwara State Polytechnic, Illorin.
In the year 1983, he alongside his wife was ordained by the general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God to officially become a pastor and after five years he was commissioned as a bishop.
Lastly,he is currently the richest pastor in Nigeria with over $150 million, he is happily married with four children.
2. Pastor Chris Oyakhilome
He is the founder and currently the president of LoveWorld Incorporated. Pastor Chris Oyakhilome was given birth on the 7th of December 1963. He got married to Anita Ebhodaghe in the year 1991, they gave birth to two children together but the union ended when Anita filed a divorce in 2014, and finally, they got divorced in 2016.
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome also operates a Ngo project which helps to assist underprivileged children in several countries. He was the first to set up a Christian television network from Africa to the rest part of the world. His current net worth is over $80 Million.
3. Pastor Enoch Adeboye
He is currently the general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church Of God. Pastor Enoch Adeboye was born on the 2nd of March 1942 in Ifewara in Osun state. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics in the year 1967 from Obafemi Awolowo University.
In 1967 he got into a union with Foluke Adenike and together they had four children. In the year 1977, he was ordained as a pastor of RCCG and in 1981 he became the general overseer. His current net worth is over $50 Million.
4. Prophet T.B Joshua
He is the leader and founder of Synagogue, Church Of All Nation (SCOAN), he was born on the 12th of June 1963 in Arigidi Akoko, in Nigeria. His current net worth is over $30 Million.
5. Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo
He is currently the senior pastor of Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC), born on the 17th of March 1952. He was born into a Muslim home but after the death of his father, he was converted to a Christian at the age of 20. As a matter of fact, his current net worth is over $20 Million.
6. Papa Ayodele Oritsejafor
He is the founder and currently the senior pastor of Word Of Life Bible Church. At a crusade in 1972, he became born again. He was declared the national president of CAN in 2010. Surprisingly, his current net worth is over $15 Million.
7. Chris Okotie
He is a pastor of the Household Of God Church, born on the 16th of June 1958. He is an alumnus of the University of Nigeria Nsukka, he graduated with a degree in law in 1984. Importantly, His current net worth is over $10 Million.
8. Pastor Gbenga Oso
He is the founder of the Laughter Foundation. One of his ministry’s visions is to help barren women conceive children. His current Net worth is over $5 Million.
9. Pastor Sam Adeyemi
Sam Adeyemi is the founder and Senior Pastor of the Daystar Christian Centre, Lagos, Nigeria. Surprisingly, he is an author and a renowned motivational speaker. Also, he is the President of Success Power International and Daystar Leadership Academy.
10. Pastor Lazarus Mouka
He is the founder and the current general overseer of The Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Movement. However, Pastor Lazarus Mouka is married to Joy Mouka and his recent net worth is over $2 million.
11. Apostle Tom Samson
Apostle Tom Samson is the founder of the Christ royal family international church.
12. Apostle Wole Oladiyun
He is the founder of Living spring apostolic church.
13. Pastor Dr. Olukoya
He is the founder and general overseer of Mountain of fire and miracle ministry. Furthermore, he is married to Pastor Folashade Olukoya and the union is blessed with one son.
14. Prophet Isa El-Buba
He is the founder of EBOMI. Prophet Isa El-Buba was a formal Islamic cultist but he later experiences salvation from our Lord Jesus Christ. He is married to Choice El-Buba.
15. Bishop Jonas Katung
Bishop Jonas Katung happens to be the general overseer of Marantha Covenant Ministries. Be that as it may, he is also among one of the richest pastors in Nigeria.
16. Apostle Chinyere Chibuzor
She is currently the general overseer of Omega Power Ministry and she happens to be among the richest pastor in the country.
17. Pastor Joshua Iginla
He was born into a Muslim family on the 21st of May 1969. Moreover, he is the senior pastor of the Champions royal assembly and happens to find himself among the richest pastors in Nigeria.
18. Bishop Mike Okonkwo
He is currently the presiding bishop of The Redeemed Evangelical Ministry (TREM). He was born on the 6th of September 1945. Finally, his recent net worth is over $3 Million.
Now, these are the top 17 richest pastors in the country and I really hope you enjoyed the article.
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