When we discuss the most extravagant men in Nigeria 2018, what comes into our psyches are the preferences of Aliko Dangote, Mike Adenuga, Femi Otedola, and so forth. In the religious setting, we have ministers who are affluent and are exceptionally popular.
These well known clergy men have the advantage of travel their own or private jets, or notwithstanding driving extravagant autos, some approach building realms that cost a great many dollars which positions them among the richest ministers on the planet. These men are exceptionally prominent everywhere throughout the world and have assembled a notoriety for themselves.
Current List of Top 5 Richest Pastors in Nigeria 2018
1. Bishop David Oyedepo Worth $150Million
The founder and General Overseer/Senior pastor of The Living Faith Church Worldwide also known as Winners Chapel, who is also the highest share holder in Covenant University, in person of Bishop David Oyedepo has been ranked as the no. 1 richest pastor in Nigeria. He is first on the list of Nigerian pastors that are rich and are considered billionaires. He has been labelled as Nigeria’s wealthiest pastor and got lots of properties.
He is also a leading investor in education as the Covenant University and Landmark University belongs to him also. He is also in the process of building a world class worship centre called Faith theatre that will surpass the capacity of his current church auditorium in the years to come.
2. Pastor Enoch Adeboye Worth $55Million
He is listed as one of the most powerful men in Africa. Pastor Adeboye heads the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), something he has been doing for the past 29 years. He has transformed RCCG to greater heights as seen in the development of a world class Redemption Camp and Redeemer’s university at Mowe, Ogun State. Among his possession are a private jet. He is second on the list of wealthiest men of God 2018.
3. Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Worth $50 Million
Pastor Chris is the man behind Believer’s Love World Ministries, a.k.a Christ Embassy. The charismatic preacher’s church is blessed with more than 50,000 members, he has newspapers, magazines, a local television station, a record label, satellite TV, hotels and is into real estate. He also owns private jet which he does not make public.
4. Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo Worth $16million
Pastor Mathew Ashimolowo is the founder and Senior Pastor of Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC). He first began at the Four Square Gospel Church. Today in the world, KICC is the largest Pentecostal Church in the United Kingdom. He has other businesses alongside his media company which focuses on Christian literature and documentaries.
5. Prophet T. B. Joshua Worth $15 Million
Finally on our list of top 5 richest pastors in Africa is T. B. Joshua. He is one of Nigeria’s most controversial pastors. His full name is Prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua but known as T.B Joshua. He is the leader and founder of The Synagogue Church of all Nations, SCOAN, a church he founded in 1987, located in Ikotun, Lagos. He also owns a Christian television station called Emmanuel TV.
Due to his healing powers, T.B. Joshua has remained controversial for several years and a safe haven for miracle seeking worshipers. With branches scattered all over the world, he runs humanitarian works on education, healthcare and charity.
