Pastors are among those who have acquired huge net worth through their ministries and other business engagements they bring into their ministries. Before now, pastors were not regarded as people who could have a lot of wealth, but those were back in the day. Today, pastors run their ministries while engaging in other business ventures that enable them to acquire more wealth.
While there are many wealthy pastors across the globe, we have highlighted Nigerian pastors who have made it to the top list of richest pastors. We list the luxury cars they own and their net worth in 2023. Keep reading below to find out who made number 1 and who is the last on the list.
- Bishop David Oyedepo ($100 Million)
In 2023, Bishop Oyedepo made it to the number 1 list of the wealthiest pastors in Nigeria, with a net worth of $100 million. The Bishop, the founder and General Overseer of Living Faith Bible Church (Winner’s Chapel), was born on the 27th of September 1954 in Kwara, Nigeria. He is currently the richest pastor in Nigeria, according to Forbes magazine.
The Bishop’s wealth is generated from his assets, including his two universities—Covenant University and Babcock University. He equally owns a water-producing company named Hebron. Through his ministerial services, the bishop has acquired a net worth valued at $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
- Pastor Enoch Adeboye ($60 Million)
Pastor Enoch Adeboye is number 2 on Nigeria’s list of richest pastors. He is the famous founder, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, and a mathematics professor. Pastor Enoch Adeboye owns a gospel television station named Dove TV which airs his sermons and other church programs. He also owns one of the most expensive universities in Nigeria, known as Redeemer’s University.
Pastor Adeboye is a Christian author, televangelist through Dove TV, and public speaker through his ministerial activities, and according to Forbes magazine, his wealth is estimated at $60 million.
Below are some of Pastor Adeboye’s cars:
- Rolls-Royce Phantom
- Mercedes-Benz Gelandewagen
- Land Rover Discovery
- Pastor Chris Oyakhilome ($30 Million)
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is number three on the list. He is a famous Nigerian pastor, Christian author, televangelist, public speaker, television host, and the founding and General Overseer of Believers Love World Incorporated (Christ Embassy). He was born on 7th December 1963, in Edo State, Nigeria.
Pastor Chris owns real estate properties across Nigeria and outside of the country. According to Forbes magazine, his net worth is $30 million. Pastor Chris Oyakhilome owns a series of luxury vehicles that include:
- Private jet
- About 30 SUVs, including a powerful Range Rover Sport.
The Pastor is the founder and CEO of Angel Organization. He is also the founder of Free Earth Humanitarian Organization which works to ensure that less privileged people have their basic needs to make a living.
Pastor Uebert Angel owns a car collection worth $4 million, including 47 vehicles like a Lamborghini Aventador, Rolls-Royce Badge, Mercedes Coupe, Audi Q7, etc.
- Pastor Sam Adeyemi ($19 Million)
Pastor Sam Adeyemi is Nigeria’s fourth richest pastor in 2023, with a net worth of $19 million. He was born on February 3, 1967, and in 1995, he founded his church, Daystar Christian Centre. The pastor is a Christian author, a motivational speaker, and the Religious leader of his church. 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
- Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo ($15 Million)
Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo is another wealthy Nigerian pastor with a net worth of $15 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 $15 million.
The pastor has quite an expansive car collection that includes:
- Porsche Cayenne
- Range Rover Vogue Sport
- A Bulletproofed Hummer Jeep
- A Mercedes-Benz
- Pastor Ayodele Oritsejafor ($10.5 Million)
Number six on the list of richest pastors in Nigeria is Pastor Ayodele Oritsejafor. He founded Word of Life Bible Church in Warri, Nigeria. He was also a one-time president of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria. He’s also a Christian author, bible teacher, and public speaker.
Currently, the pastor’s net worth is valued at $14 million. Pastor Ayodele also has his series of luxury vehicles to show for it. They include:
- A $3.5 million Bombardier Challenger 601 private jet
- A limousine
- Toyota Land Cruiser
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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
Conclusion
These are Nigeria’s top 10 richest pastors, their cars, and their net worths. There are many others, but these top the list, and these pastors have branches of their churches scattered across various cities in the country.
