A breakdown of politician’s wealth in Nigeria has been compiled, allegedly speculating the net worth of notable public figures who have held or currently hold office in the current administration under President Bola Tinubu.... CLICK TO READ THE FULL NEWS HERE▶▶
The net worth of these individuals is sourced from various public outlets reflecting their financial success.
Below are 20 politicians and their net worths in 2024.
20. Oluremi Tinubu – $20 million to $50 million
Full name: Oluremi “Remi” Tinubu
Date of birth: 21 September 1960
Age: 63 years old (as of July 2024)
Place of birth: Ogun State, Nigeria
Oluremi Tinubu is the current First Lady of Nigeria, married to President Bolu Tinubu. She served as Senator of Lagos State between 2011 and 2013 and as First Lady during her husband’s tenure as Governor of Lagos from 1999 to 2007. Her net worth is estimated to be between $20 million and $50 million.
19. Godswill Akpabio – $100 million
Full name: Godswill Obot Akpabio
Date of birth: 9 December 1962
Age: 61 years old (as of July 2024)
Place of birth: Ukana, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Godswill Akpabio is one of the wealthiest politicians in Nigeria, currently serving as the President of the 15th Senate of Nigeria. He has a net worth of approximately $100 million. Akpabio is a professional lawyer and the Governor of Akwa Ibom State from 2007 and 2015.
18. Nyesom Wike – $550 million
Full name: Ezenwo Nyesom Wike
Date of birth: 13 December 1967
Age: 56 years old (as of July 2024)
Place of birth: Obio/Akpor, Nigeria
Nyesom Wike is the Nigerian minister for the Federal Capital Territory, who also served as the Governor of Rivers State. Rising through the ranks from Chairman of the Obio Akpor government in 1999 to Chief of Staff from 1999 to 2007. Wike is estimated to have a net worth $550 million.
17. Dino Melaye – $800 million
Full name: Dino Melaye
Date of birth: 7 January 1974
Age: 50 years old (as of July 2024)
Place of birth: Kano, Nigeria
Dino Melaye is a Nigerian politician representing Kogi State in the 8th National Assembly. He holds degrees in geography and law. Dino Melaye has a passion for luxurious cars and his known for his car collection and has an alleged net worth of $800 million.
16. Adams Oshiomole – $500 million
Full name: Adams Oshiomole
Date of birth: 4 April 1952
Age: 72 years old (as of July 2024)
Place of birth: Iyamho, Edo State, Nigeria
Adams Oshiomole is a former governor of Edo State and APC Chieftain. He also represented Edo in the Senate and worked in the International Labour Organization (ILO). He is associated with various real estate and consultancy businesses. Oshiomhole is alleged to be worth $500 million.
15. Stella Oduah – $600 million
Full name: Stella Oduah Ogiemwonyi
Date of birth: 5 January 1962
Age: 62 years old (as of July 2024)
Place of birth: Anambra State, Nigeria
Stella Oduah, a wealthy female politician, served in the Ministry of Aviation from 2011 to 2014. With a background in the oil and gas sector, she owns Sea Petroleum and Gas Group among other businesses. She has a net worth of $600 million.
14. Ben Murray-Bruce – $715 million
Full name: Ben Murray-Bruce
Date of birth: 18 February 1956
Age: 68 years old (as of July 2024)
Place of birth: Lagos, Nigeria
Ben Murray-Bruce is a Nigerian business mogul and politician, who founded Silverbird Group, comprising of various businesses. With a net worth of $715 million, Murray-Bruce contested for governor in 2011 and later became a Senator for Bayelsa East in 2015.
13. Rotimi Amaechi – $780 million
Full name: Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi
Date of birth: 27 May 1965
Age: 59 years old (as of July 2024)
Place of birth: Ikwerre, Rivers State, Nigeria
Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, the former Minister of Transportation between 2015 and 2022, also vied in the APC primary elections in 2023. With a net worth of $780 million, Amaechi was Governor of Rivers State from 2007 and 2015 and served as the Speaker of the Rivers State Assembly.
12. Ahmadu Adamu Mu’azu – $895 million
Full name: Ahmadu Adamu Mu’azu
Date of birth: 11 June 1955
Age: 69 years old (as of July 2024)
Place of birth: Bauchi State, Nigeria
Ahmadu Adamu Mu’azu, the former Governor of Bauchi State from 1999 and 2007. He was also the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), worked as a quantity surveyor before joining politics. He has a net worth of $895 million. He was said to have resigned from the party in 2015.
11. Daisy Danjuma – $900 million
Full name: Daisy Ehanire Danjuma
Date of birth: 6 August 1952
Age: 71 years old (as of July 2024)
Place of birth: Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria
Daisy Danjuma is one of the wealthiest women in Nigeria. She is a politician and businesswoman who has worked for public and private organisations.
With a net worth of $900 million, Danjuma served as a Senator for Edo district from 2003 to 2007.
10. Rochas Okorocha – $1.4 billion
Full name: Owelle Rochas Anayo Okorocha
Date of birth: 22 September 1962
Age: 61 years old (as of July 2024)
Place of birth: Ideato South, Imo State, Nigeria
Rochas Okorocha, one of the richest men in Igboland, is the Senator for the Imo West Senatorial district. Formerly Governor of Imo State from 2011 to 2019, Okorocha served as a Special Adviser on Inter-Party affairs under Olusegun Obasanjo. His net worth is said to be about $1.4 billion.
9. Atiku Abubakar – $1.4 billion
Full name: Atiku Abubakar
Date of birth: 25 November 1946
Age: 63 years old (as of July 2024)
Place of birth: Jada, Adamawa State
Atiku Abubakar is one of the wealthiest men in Africa. He started his political career in the earliy 1980s. He served as the National Vice-Chairman of the PFN party and later as Nigeria’s vice president during Olusegun Obasanjo’s tenure, Abubakar is estimated to have a net worth of $1.4 billion.
8. Olusegun Obasanjo – $1.6 billion
Full name: Olusegun Matthew Okikiola Ogunboye Aremu Obasanjo
Date of birth: 5 March 1937
Age: 87 years old (as of July 2024)
Place of birth: Abeokuta, Nigeria
Olusegun Obasanjo, one of the wealthiest and most famous leaders in Africa, was the first democratically elected President of Nigeria in the 4th Republic. Rising from a military general to a two-term president, Obasanjo served as Chairperson of the African Union and is currently the High Representative for the Horn of Africa. With a net worth of $1.6 billion, Obasanjo is known for his leadership and influence.
7. Ifeanyi Ubah – $1.7 billion
Full name: Ifeanyi Patrick Ubah
Date of birth: 3 September 1971
Age: 53 years old (as of July 2024)
Place of birth: Nnewi, Anambra State
Ifeanyi Ubah is one of the richest Igbo men, and is the Senator for Anambra South Senatorial District and a successful businessman. He founded Capital Oil and owns ventures like The Authority Newspaper and Ifeanyi Ubah F.C. Ubah has a net worth of $1.7 billion.
6. David Mark – $2 billion
Full name: David Alechenu Bonaventure Mark
Date of birth: 8 April 1948
Age: 76 years old (as of 2024)
Place of birth: Otukpo Benue State, Nigeria
David Mark, a retired politician and army general, was the 12th President of the Nigerian Senate from 2007 to 2015. Mark served as a Senator for Benue from 1999 to 2019. He is estimated to have a net worth of $2 billion.
5. Abubakar Bukola Saraki – $2 billion
Full name: Emmanuel Nnamdi Uba
Date of birth: 19 December 1962
Age: 63 years old (as of July 2024)
Place of birth: London, United Kingdom
Bukola Saraki, a politician and former Governor of Kwara State, served as the 13th President of the Nigerian Senate. With a net worth $2 billion, Saraki is known for his eloquence and business acumen.
4. Andy Uba – $2.2 billion
Full name: Emmanuel Nnamdi Uba
Date of birth: 14 December 1958
Age: 62 years old (as of July 2024)
Place of birth: Enugu, Nigeria
Emmanuel Nnamdi Uba, known as Andy Uba, is among the richest Nigerian politicians. Serving as a Senator for the Anambra South District and an advisor to President Olusegun Obasanjo. Uba has a net worth of $2.1 billion.
3. Orji Uzor Kalu – $3.2 billion
Full name: Orji Uzor Kalu
Date of birth: 21 April 1960
Age: 65 years old (as of July 2024)
Place of birth: Abia, Nigeria
Orji Uzor Kalu, a renowned Nigerian businessman and politician, was the Senator of Abia State and Governor of Abia State from 1999 to 2007. Founding the SLOK Holdings group, Kalu has interests in manufacturing, banking, media, oil, and gas, with a net worth of $3.4 billion.
2. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida – $5 billion
Full name: Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida
Date of birth: 17 August 1941
Age: 82 years old (as of July 2024)
Place of birth: Niger, Nigeria
Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, a former Nigerian military president, who ruled from 1985 to 1993. He is known for taking over leadership through a coup d’etat against Muhammadu Buhari. Babangida is estimated to have a net worth of $5 billion.
1. Bola Ahmed Tinubu – $8.4 billon
Full name: Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Date of birth: 29 March 1952
Age: 72 years old (as of July 2024)
Place of birth: Lagos, Nigeria
Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the current president of Nigeria, is the wealthiest politician with a net worth of $8.4 billion as of 2024. He previously served as the governor of Lagos State and Senator for Lagos West. Tinubu is known for his strength in business and political influence since joining politics in 1991 as as member of the Social Democratic Party.
