Many wealthy Nigerians live in Nigeria, a country recognized for its immense riches and economic diversity. With a thriving economy fueled by oil, agriculture, and technology, wealth is distributed across industries and geographic regions.
Furthermore, the influence of this riches goes beyond personal accomplishment; it includes charity activities, community development, and contributions to the nation’s economic prosperity.
Here are the 14 states in Nigeria with the most wealthy people:
Sokoto State
Ahmed Dasuki is the chairman of the Fifth Chaka Polo and Country Club and a board member of Stanbic IBTC. Founder of Quaditect Consultants, an architectural firm, and Chairman of Drill Masters Africa, a mining corporation. His diversified interests include a shareholding in MTN Nigeria worth around $53.75 million.
Taraba State
Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma is a retired Nigerian Army Lieutenant General and former Chief of Army Staff. He built NAL-Comet, Africa’s largest independent port operator. He also controls South Atlantic Petroleum, an oil exploration company that has contributed significantly to Nigeria’s oil output.
Jigawa State
Nasiru Haladu Danu is a businessman and the CEO of Casiva Limited, which manages crude oil exchange and pipeline security for the NNPC. His leadership has established the company as a major participant in Nigeria’s oil and gas logistics industry.
Borno State
Mohammed Indimi, the founder and chairman of Oriental Energy Resources, has made significant investments in oil exploration and production. He is also known for his charity work with the Muhammad Indimi Foundation, which focuses on education and housing for internally displaced persons.
Ebonyi state
David Nweze Umahi: Umahi, a former governor and current Minister of Works, has a diverse business background in building and real estate, having founded Norman Engineering and building Nigeria Limited.
Adamawa State
Atiku Abubakar, Nigeria’s former Vice President, has a varied range of commercial interests, including maritime, logistics, and education. He established the American University of Nigeria and is a major employer through his different businesses.
Sani Bello, founder of Amni International Petroleum Development Company, has helped improve Nigeria’s offshore oil capabilities, making the country a prominent producer.
Enugu State
Peter Ndubuisi Mbah: Mbah, an influential maritime lawyer and CEO of Pinnacle Oil and Gas, owns a major distributor in Nigeria’s oil business, which provides considerable employment and economic benefits.
Cross River State
Cross River State’s Princess Fifi Ekanem Ejindu is the CEO of Starcrest Group, a real estate and construction company with a considerable impact on urban development and architecture. Ejindu also promotes African arts and fashion.
Abia State
Former Abia State governor Orji Uzor Kalu founded Slok Holding, a conglomerate with holdings in shipping, finance, oil, publishing, and media. Kalu is also a senator and plays an important role in Nigerian politics.
Imo State
Imo State Pascal Gabriel Dozie: The founder of Diamond Bank and a prominent figure in banking and education. His leadership positions include chairing the Pan-Atlantic University and influencing financial policy and development.
Kano State
Kano State is home to Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, whose Dangote Group has major influence in the manufacturing and commodities sectors. The Dangote Refinery is expected to lessen Nigeria’s reliance on fuel imports.
Lagos State
Mike Adenuga is a billionaire and telecom entrepreneur who founded Globacom, Nigeria’s second-largest telecom operator. Adenuga also has a significant stake in oil production through Conoil.
Oba Otudeko, Chairman of the Honeywell Group, has had a considerable impact on Nigeria’s economy through his diverse commercial interests in food and agribusiness, energy, real estate, and infrastructure development.
