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Top 10 Richest/Wealthiest Politicians In Nigeria 2023:Who are Nigeria’s wealthiest politicians right now? It is without a doubt that Nigerian politicians are the wealthiest in the world, owing to the fact that they are the highest-paid public officers in the world and have access to the nation’s wealth, with every political lover in Nigeria seeing politics as the best way to cash out and amass wealth for themselves.
When it comes to Africa’s richest countries, Nigeria must be mentioned, as the country has both tapped and unexplored resources. Nigeria’s main source of revenue is crude oil, which is one of the world’s most precious resources, and the country is also blessed with numerous natural resources in every corner.
The richest politicians in Nigeria list with their net worth will undoubtedly be of interest to you, given the kind of lifestyle Nigerian politicians live and their access to Nigeria’s wealth.With their expensive rides, large residences, businesses, and connections, most people have been wondering and striving to know who Nigeria’s wealthiest politicians are. By way of example.
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Top 10 Richest/Wealthiest Politicians In Nigeria 2023
1. Chief Bola Ahmed Tinubu – $8.4 billion (₦3 trillion 46 billion)
Bola Ahmed Tinubu popularly referred to as “Jagaban” and recently as “emi lo kan,” is Nigeria’s #1 richest politician. The 2023 Presidential aspirant has an estimated net worth of $5 billion. On the top list of richest men and richest politicians in Nigeria.
Most of his wealth is obtained through politics, media, real estate, oil and gas, importation of rice and chemicals, and other investments. Tinubu owns a series of properties in the South Westerner part of Nigeria, especially in Lagos State. He lives in a highbrow area of Lagos, Bourdillon Road Ikoyi. Some of his cars include:
- Armoured Range Rover worth 40 million Naira
- Toyota Prado Jeep SUV worth 50 million Naira
- Private Jet worth 21.7 Billion Naira
Some of his real estate acquisitions include:
- 10,000 hectares of Lakowe land near Abijo at Ibeju-Lekki land currently valued at 80 Billion Naira
- Beechwood Estate in Ibeju-Lekki
- 14-hectare Parkview foreshore land known as the Ikoyi Estate Foreshore, located along the Lekki-Epe Expressway
- Fara Park Estate, located in Sangotedo along the Lekki Epe Expressway
- Fishery Landing jetty in Badore valued at 500 million Naira
- The Ogudu foreshore scheme valued at 5 billion Naira
- Another 3.8 hectares of land at the Lagos State Fisheries Office in Victoria Island is valued at 3 Billion
- The Ilubinrin housing estate, formerly used for Lagos State Civil Servants and judges until 2007, valued at 2.5 Billion Naira
- The former Julius Berger yard at Oko Orisan, Epe, is valued at 450 million Naira.
- A mansion in the UK located at 32 Groove End Road, London.
2. Ibrahim badamasi Babangida GCFR – $5 billion
The former Nigerian army general and former military Head of State is #2 on the wealthiest politicians list in Nigeria. Babangida played a key role both in the Nigerian army and Nigerian politics. Popularly referred to as the “Nigerian Maradona.” He is one of the wealthiest Nigerian politicians to date.
Alongside his multi-million Naira hilltop mansion, some of his cars include:
- Mercedes Benz S 600
- Rolls Royce Phantom III luxury sedan
- BMW 760LI
- Toyota Land Cruiser
- Learjet 45 worth 594.7 million naira
3. Atiku Abubakar – $1.8 Billion
#3 is a former Nigerian vice president and current presidential aspirant for the 2023 elections under the PDP umbrella Atiku Abubakar. He was also a comptroller general of the Nigerian Customs for 20 years, and through his position, he made a fortune. Atiku was accused of laundering over $100 million into the United States between 2000 and 2008. Alongside his $2.95 million mansion in Potomac, Maryland, USA, some of his vehicles include:
- Embraer Phenom 100 Private jet
- Range Rover
- Mercedes S550
- Lexus 570
- Toyota Land Cruiser
4. Ifeanyi Ubah – $1.7 Billion
Ifeanyi Ubah is #4 on the list. Born on the 3rd of September 1971. His wealth didn’t start with politics. He has been a hardcore businessman who has built a fortune from his business ventures. Apart from owning a football club called Ifeanyi Ubah FC, Ifeanyi Ubah is also the chairman and board of directors of a few notable companies in Nigeria.
Some of his expensive car collections include:
- Rolls Royce
- Land Rover
- Cadillac Escalade
- Toyota Land Cruiser
- Toyota Highlander
- Embraer Legacy 600 private jet
5. Olusegun Obasanjo – $1.6 Billion
#5 is the one-time Nigerian Head of State and two-time President. Obasanjo married five wives—Esther Oluremi, Lynda, Mojisola, Stella Obasanjo, and Bola Obasanjo. Altogether, he has 20 children.
Obasanjo is said to be the owner of Otta Farms, one of the largest chicken poultries in West Africa. He is also involved in major oil production, marketing, and distribution in Nigeria. Some of the cars in his garage include the following:
- Mercedes-Benz S63 Sedan
- Lexus 570
- Toyota Land Cruiser
- Toyota Highlander 2017
- Bombardier Challenger 300 jet
- Helicopter
6. Rochas Okorocha – $1.4 Billion
6th on the list is the former Governor of Imo State and a Nigerian Senator, Rochas Okorocha. He is the founder of the Rochas Foundation, a not-for-profit fund that builds colleges for poor children. Rochas has a series of cars that includes:
- Rolls-Royce Phantom
- Mercedes-Benz S600
- Mercedes-Benz Klassen V220
- Mercedes Benz AMG63
- Lexus LX 570
7. Orji Uzor Kalu – $1.1 Billion
The 7th richest politician is the Nigerian senator and two-time Abia state governor, Orji Uzor Kalu. He was the chairman of Cooperative and Commerce Bank Limited. He is a member of the PDP, and also the chairman of the PPA Board of Trustees.
Orji Uzor Kalu runs other businesses. He is the current chairman of SLOK Holding and two influential newspapers—New Telegraph and the Daily Sun. He holds stakes in Enyimba FC of Aba and owns several mansions across highbrow areas in Nigeria and the US.
Some of his cars include:
- 7 Private jets
- Bentley
- Range Rover
- Mercedes Benz S550
- Mercedes Benz C Class
8. Ahmadu Adamu Mu’azu – $895 Million
Ahmadu Adamu Mu’Azu used to be the governor of Bauch State as well as the former chairman of the PDP. He also served as property manager of the Bauch State Investment and Property Development Company.
In April 2019, EFFC burst into his mansion in Ikoyi and discovered over $50 million hidden in his fire-resistant cabinets behind false walls. The company that built the house claimed he owned the place. But, the Northern Millionaire rejected all the accusations. Some of the cars include:
- Lexus LX570
- Range Rover Discovery
- Toyota Sequoia
9. Dino Melaye – $800 Million
Dino Melaye was a Senator and a member of the 8th National Assembly representing Kogi West Senatorial district before being sacked by the gubernatorial election tribunal of the state in 2019. Dino Melaye is a real car enthusiast and has many luxury cars to show for it. They include:
- Bugatti Veyron
- 3 Rolls-Royces
- Lamborghini Huracan
- Bentley Continental
- McLaren MP14
- Mercedes G55 Mansory
10. Rotimi Amaechi – $780 Million
#10 on the list is Rotimi Amaechi. He was the director general of Buhari’s re-election campaign in early 2019. He was also a former governor of Rivers State. Below are some of the luxury vehicles Rotimi Amaechi owns:
- Mercedes-Maybach Vision 6
- Mercedes AMG G63
- Mercedes S550
- Land Rover Discovery
- Brazillian Embraer Legacy private jet
Conclusion
The above-listed politicians will be the top richest politicians in 2023. There are many others, but the ones listed are in the top 10.
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