Top 10 Richest Pastors In Nigeria and their net worth 2023

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Top 10 Richest Pastors In Nigeria and their net worth
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This list is about the Top 10 richest pastors in Nigeria, Africa and their net Worth in 2023 Via Afrokonnect.

Some of this Nigerian pastors are also into lucrative businesses aside answering and fulfilling their call.

So, without further delay let’s take you through our list of top 10 wealthiest Nigerian pastors.

Top 10 Richest Pastors In Nigeria and their net worth in 2023

10. Pastor Lazarus Muoka Net worth in 2023

On our list of richest pastors in Nigeria Lazarus Muoka comes tenth.

Lazarus Muoka is the founder of “The Lord’s Chosen charismatic Church.

He is reported to own several investments, such as, Primary/Secondary schools, Real estate, and publishing firms.

Lazarus Muoka was born into a catholic family in Imo state, where he went on to finish his primary and secondary school education.

In 1975, Lazarus Muoka relocated to Lagos and worked for some time under a company before starting up his own business which he did until he gave his life to Christ as a full Christian.

Lazarus Muoka has an estimated Net worth of $ 3 million.

9. Bishop Mike Okonkwo Net worth in 2023

Firstly, Bishop Mike Okonkwo’s full names are Chukwunweike Michael Okonkwo, he was born September 6, 1945 in Anambra State, Nigeria.

It’ll interest you to know he is the presiding bishop of the redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM).

According to our findings Bishop Mike Okonkwo is one of the Nigerian pastors that owns private jets in Nigeria.

Dr. Mike Okonkwo had an encounter with Jesus in November 1970,

Afterwards he joined the United Church of Christ, (UCC) which has her headquarters in Enugu.

He got ordained into the ministry in 1971 and took up his first pastoral responsibility in Lagos in November 1972 with UCC.

Bishop Mike Okonkwo has an estimated Net worth of $3 million.

8. Rev. Fr. Emmanuel M.P Ede Net worth

He was born on May 20, 1947 at Nkanu West, Enugu State, Nigeria.

Rev. Fr. Emmanuel M.P Ede grew up under a charitable and peace-loving mother, Mama Omeogo.

He Studied in America and majored in Philosophy with his Ph.D. in Metaphysics (1984).

The popular father Edeh owns several firms, he surely deserves the number eight spot on our list to top 10 richest pastors in Nigeria.

Rev. Fr. Emmanuel M.P Ede is also known as the only catholic priest with the highest investment rate, as he’s worth $3.5 million

7. Pastor Chris Okotie Net worth | Richest Pastors In Nigeria 

Christopher Oghenebrorie Okotie was born 16 June 1958 in Nigeria.

He is a pastor at the Household of God Church International Ministries, a Pentecostal congregation in Lagos since February 1987.

Pastor Chris Okotie is a renown Gospel singer, he was listed by forbes as one of the richest pastors, as his net-worth was estimated at $12 million.

6. Bishop Ayodeji Oritsejafor Net worth in 2023

Ayodele Joseph Oritsegbubemi Oritsejafor is Popularly known as Papa Ayo Oritsejafor.

Papa Ayo Oritsejafor is the founding and Senior Pastor of Word of Life Bible Church, located in Warri, Nigeria.

In July 2010, Oritsejafor was elected President of the Christian Association of Nigeria(CAN), the apex body of all Christians in the Nigeria.

He became the first Pentecostal leader to hold the position that same year.

Oritsejafor was the first to launch a Miracle crusade from Africa to a world audience via satellite in 1987 with evangelist Joe Martins.

The former CAN has investment in banking, real estate, transportation, and the medical sector, he’s reportedly has an estimated net worth of $15 Million.

Richest Pastors In Nigeria and Africa in 2023

5. Mathew Ashimolowo Net Worth

Matthew Ashimolowo was born in 17 March 1952.

He is a Nigerian clergyman, the senior pastor of Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC) in London.

His media company (Mathew Ashimolowo Media) is said to be the source of his major income.

Mathew Ashimolowo net worth was also estimated to be $20 Million by forbes.

4. Prophet TB Joshua Net worth | Richest Pastors In Nigeria

Born as Temitope Balogun Joshua in June 12, 1963, commonly referred to as T. B. Joshua is Nigerian Pastor.

T.B Joshua is one of the richest pastors in Africa, he’s also a televangelist and philanthropist.

He is the leader and founder of The Synagogue, Church of All Nations (SCOAN).

Forbes also estimated his worth to $25 Million which makes him our fourth richest Nigerian pastor.

3. Enoch Adejare Adeboye Net worth in 2023

Adeboye known as the general overseer of Populer Redeemed Christian church of God (RCCG) in Nigeria.

Enoch Adejare Adeboye is also Popularly addressed as “Daddy Go”,

His ministry RCCG earns over $201Billion as annual offering from over 10Million worshippers in Nigeria with over 15,000 branches.

Enoch Adeboye has a Net worth of $50 million making him the third richest pastor in Nigeria.

2. Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Net worth in 2023

Chris Oyakhilome is the founder of Christ embassy church, which he founded in 2011.

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is also an investor who owns several hotels, a satellite tv, local television station, three well known Christian television channels (Loveworld TV, LoveWorld SAT and LoveWorld Plus).

Alongside a Networkinng websites such as:- Yookoos, KingsChat messanger, Ceflix tunes streaming service.

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome’s wealth was estimated by forbes to have a net work of $70 Million.

Top 10 Richest Pastors In Nigeria and their net worth
Top 10 Richest Pastors In Nigeria – Afrokonnect

1. Bishop David Oyedepo is the richest pastor in 2023

David O. Oyedepo is a Nigerian preacher, Christian author, architect and a businessman.

Oyedepo is the founder and presiding Bishop of the megachurch Faith Tabernacle in Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria.

Including Living Faith Church Worldwide, also known as Winners’ Chapel International.

Oyedepo’s worth hits $180 Million according to forbes.

With $ 180 million Bishop David O. Oyedepo becomes the richest pastor not only in Nigeria but also the richest pastor in Africa.

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FAQ | Richest Pastors In Nigeria

Why are Nigerian pastors rich?

This might somewhat sound like a tricky question but it’s not.

Some of these Nigerian pastors have different sources of income ranging from their personal business, Congregations, gifts and so on.

Others sources might suggest that these pastors capitalize on the desperation of Nigerians to extort them.

Who is the richest African pastor in 2023?

Apart from the fact that Nigerian pastor Oyedepo is the wealthiest preacher in Nigeria,

He is also the richest African pastor with a net worth estimated to be over US$150 million.

Oyedepo owns four Private Jets, A lot of land and assets around the world including in London and the United States.

If you’ll like to have a peep at the top 10 richest pastors in Africa then you should watch the video below;

Who is richer pastor in Nigeria?

Check out list of richest pastors in Nigeria below;

  1. Bishop David Oyedepo (Net worth $180 million)
  2. Pastor Chris Oyakhilome (Net worth $70 million)
  3. Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye (Net worth $50 million)
  4. Late TB Joshua (Net worth $25 million)
  5. Pastor Mathew Ashimolowo (Net Worth $20 Million) 
  6. Bishop Ayodeji Oritsejafor (Net worth $15 million)
  7. Pastor Chris Okotie (Net worth $12 million)
  8. Rev. Fr. Emmanuel M.P Ede (Net worth $3.5 million)
  9. Bishop Mike Okonkwo (Net worth $3 million)
  10. Lazarus Muoka – Net worth $ 3 million

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