Richest Pastors in Nigeria – The word “Pastor” is derived from Latin and can be translated as a shepherd. The biblical understanding of the word pastor can be translated as the minister. In today’s world, pastors are middlemen between God and men.

Have you ever thought that pastors are one of the richest in the country? Yes, it is so. Just like so many celebrities and the richest footballers, there are pastors that are living the good life, using modern technologies like luxurious cars and private jets to help in the course of disseminating and meeting up with their various engagements. While some will want to judge and say whether it’s right or wrong, the good thing is these technologies are used for the purposes they were created for.

God indeed is a rich God, and this is seen in the life of these ministers, from the cars they use, private jets and lifestyle. Even though we take no pleasure in rating Pastors, we believe our readers need to have the knowledge of some of the rich men of God in Nigeria.

Full list of Richest Pastors in Nigeria and their Net Worth

1. BISHOP DAVID OYEDEPO NET WORTH – ₦92 BILLION

Born on the 27th of September 1954, Bishop David Oyedepo is a Nigerian pastor, author, business mogul, architect, and founder of Winners Chapel with its headquarters in Otta, Ogun State, Nigeria. He is the founder of the Covenant University and Faith Academy as well as the owner of the dominion publishing house which is responsible for selling all his books. The ministry is known to have branches nationwide and in some nations of the world.

He owns a fleet of very luxurious cars including Mercedes Benz, Lexus, and BMW. Testifying about his wealth, he said he donated his car for the propagation of the gospel and God promised to bless that act of his, indeed this is so true as he’s so blessed.

2. PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME NET WORTH – ₦57.9 BILLION

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is the founder of Love World Incorporated, popularly referred to as Christ Embassy with more than 40,000 members across five continents. One thing pastor Chris is known for is his great healing ministry, many have been healed by virtue of his administration. The ministry is also known for helping the needy and less privileged in our society.

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome owns a private jet, widespread real estate across Nigeria and about 30 SUVs which includes a powerful Range Rover.

3. PASTOR ENOCH ADEJARE ADEBOYE NET WORTH – ₦50.1 BILLION

Born in Ifewara, Osun State in 1942. Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye started his General Overseeing post of The Redeemed Christian Church of God in 1981 after he took over from Papa Akindayomi. Over time, the ministry has grown greatly and has earned a place as one of the most powerful churches here in Nigeria and beyond. The church is believed to have branches in 192 nations internationally with more than 14,000 branches in Nigeria.

Pastor Enoch Adeboye is one among many other Nigeria ministers that take the gospel both far and near, to various countries and continents. He owns a $65 million G550 luxury jet, this has helped a great deal in carrying out his activities. He drives a bulletproof Rolls-Royce Phantom ($400,000), Land Rover Discovery ($80,000), and a Mercedes-Benz Gelandewagen ($100,000).

4. PASTOR DAVID IBIYEOMIE NET WORTH – ₦18.8 BILLION

David Ibiyeomie is a Nigerian televangelist, and founder and senior pastor of Salvation Ministries, in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

Ibiyeomie started a house fellowship with his family in Victoria Island, Lagos; he later moved to Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where he started Salvation Ministries (Glorious Chapel) on April 13, 1997, with a little over twenty members in attendance. In July 1997, the church relocated to a larger plot of land. As of 2017, Salvation Ministries averages about 50,000 attendees every Sunday at its headquarters. In February 2011, Salvation Ministries started 14 satellite churches in one day, with all running five services each.

5. PASTOR AYODELE ORITSEJAFOR NET WORTH – ₦14.7 BILLION

Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor is the founder of the Word of Life Bible Church in Warri, Nigeria, and a onetime president of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN). He owns a $3.5 million Bombardier Challenger 601 private jet, a fleet of luxurious cars including a limousine.

6. PASTOR SAM ADEYEMI NET WORTH – ₦8.7 BILLION

Sam Adeyemi is best known as a Religious Leader. The religious figure, author, and public speaker is recognized for having founded the Daystar Christian Centre. He also hosted the internationally syndicated motivational series Success Power. He was born on February 3, 1967, in Nigeria. Both he and fellow religious leader TB Joshua were born in Nigeria. He founded Daystar Christian Centre in November of 1995. 

7. APOSTLE JOHNSON SULEMAN NET WORTH – ₦4.8 BILLION

Johnson Suleman is a Nigerian televangelist and the senior pastor and general overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International, a church with its headquarters in Auchi, Edo State. After working as an assistant pastor in the Armor of God Church in Lagos from 1998, he started Omega Fire Ministries in 2004. Months after admonishing his members to devote their wealth to help the needy, the General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International, Apostle Johnson Suleman, has acquired a private jet.

These men of God are not just the richest in the country but are also mighty men of God in this generation. Did this list contain your Pastor’s name? If not, that doesn’t mean he/ she isn’t buoyant or rich, this list only covers a few.

8. PASTOR PAUL ADEFARASIN NET WORTH – ₦50 BILLION

Pastor Adefarasin was born to a Nigerian father and a Jamaican mother on 25th January 1963. He was born into a wealthy home and he lived an extravagant lifestyle. Before he was called by God, he was a drug addict. His father’s wealth only led him to destruction until he encountered God in 1994 and became a born-again Christian. The joy of his newfound life led to his enrollment into the International Bible Institute of London. After his graduation, he worked as a volunteer and later on became a pastor. The first place he served as a pastor was Action Chapel, London. In 1994, he returned to Nigeria and started The House On The Rock in Lagos State. This church as we have it today started as a small house gathering in his mother’s living room. From there, it started expanding and has spread to over 77 branches and fellowships across the world.

Apart from being a pastor, Paul is also a businessman, a thought-leader, and a philanthropist. He has some other ventures that bring him more money and at the same time, take the message of the gospel to the people. Here are some of these endeavors.

He is an author: Pastor Paul has written several books, including Call for a Performing Generation and something is About to Happen, among others. His books, like his sermons, encourage and inspire people around the world. They also promote redemption and reconciliation that cuts across racial, tribal, denominational, and social divides.

House On The Rock Church Position in The Church: Founder and Senior Pastor reconciliation that cuts across racial, tribal, denominational, and social divides. Music production: The man of God collaborated with some prominent singers in 2011 and produced a music album titled I Still Believe.

TV Host: He hosts a TV Program titled “Something is About to Happen” aired on terrestrial and satellite television across Africa, North America, and Europe.

Gospel Music Concert: Pastor Adefarasin organizes one of the biggest gospel music events in Lagos, Nigeria called The Experience Gospel Music Concert. With the concert, talents are harnessed and brought to the world.

9. PASTOR PAUL ENENCHE NET WORTH: $25 MILLION

Pastor Paul Enenche

is a medical doctor, a pastor, and the founder of Dunamis International Gospel Center. This ministry came into existence in 1996 with its first service at Abuja Center for Arts and Culture. Two weeks later, they moved to Sheraton Hotel where they held services for six months before moving to the current site. The Lord’s Garden was built to be the headquarters of the church with the International Conference Center and Glory Dome.

Ways He Makes His Money Training Center: He founded a bible training center called the Dunamis School of Ministry. Dunamis International Gospel Center Position in The Church: Founder and General Overseer church also owns a satellite TV station for the broadcast of the gospel.

Academic Institutions: He founded two other institutions, Destiny Academy and Destiny College, for the grooming, teaching, and nurturing of leaders and pastors. Pastor Enenche owns a publishing company: He is the founder of Destiny Publications.

He publishes his books through this publishing house. His wife, Becky, also started the monthly devotional guide called Seeds of Destiny, which is produced by the publishing house. He is an author and singer: Pastor Paul has written several spiritual and inspirational books.

Some of these books are 21 Laws of Life, 30 Secrets to the Top, The Story of the Glory, etc.

In addition to his books, he has released some gospel songs. Some of these songs are “Owner of My Life,” “I Love You Lord,” “Nara Ekele,” “My Life Builder”, “He Arose”, among others.

10. PASTOR CHRIS OKOTIE NET WORTH: $10 MILLION

Chris Okotie was a pop star before switching to preaching as a pastor. His hit song ‘Show Me Your Backside’ was popular in the 80s. However, he switched his career and became a pastor. He founded his church – Household of God Church International Ministries in 1987. He attended the Grace Fellowship Bible School, Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he received some ministerial training. His church has grown over the years to contain members of class and celebrities. As a pastor, he also pursued his other career in politics. He founded a political party called Fresh Democratic Party, ran for the post of the President of Nigeria three times but lost to Olusegun Obasanjo, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, and Goodluck Jonathan respectively.

Pastor Chris Okotie earns from his ministry and other private endeavors. He is a writer who has several books to his credit, some of which are In Search of the Game Changers, The Last Outcast, State Policies, and Prophetic Solutions, Counting the Cost of Insecurity, among a host of others. However, he spends his wealth on charities, cars, and other luxurious items. He gifted himself a Rolls Royce Phantom on the occasion of his 27th year as a pastor. He has an eye for fancy cars and some of the other cars in his collection are Mercedes-Benz s600 and Hummer.

Pastor Chris established a yearly award called the Grace Program or Karis Award. This award is hosted yearly by his church and is a means of rewarding Nigerians financially while acknowledging their contributions to the nation. Through this grace program, they give cash and material help to charity organizations like the Sunshine Foundation, Spinal Cord Injuries Association of Nigeria, SOS Children Village, the Childcare Trust, and Pacelli School for the Blind and Partially Sighted and Little Saints Orphanage.

Recap of the List of the Richest Pastors in Nigeria

1. Bishop David Oyedepo Net Worth – ₦92 Billion

2. Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Net Worth – ₦57.9 Billion

3. Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye Net Worth – ₦50.1 Billion

4. Pastor David Ibiyeomie Net worth – ₦18.8 Billion

5. Pastor Ayodele Oritsejafor Net Worth – ₦14.7 Billion

6. Pastor Sam Adeyemi Net Worth – ₦8.7 Billion

7. Apostle Johnson Suleman Net worth – ₦4.8 Billion

8. Pastor Paul Adefarasin Net worth – ₦50 billion

9. Pastor Paul Enenche Net Worth: $25 Million

10. Pastor Chris Okotie Net Worth: $10 Million