TOP RICHEST PASTORS IN NIGERIA

This particular topic has generated alot of controversy and arguments among Nigerians.Gone is the era when pastors were seen as poor beggers or church rats,when people used to believe that the only place pastors gets their reward is in heaven.Nowadays,pastors are living very fine owing to the blessings of God,because God promise of making abundance provision for his servants who seek and propagate his word is still obtainable.Though many argue that it is insensitive for pastors  in a country where millions of people are poor and are dying of hunger to keep such enormous amount of wealth to themselves.Well i think everyone is entitled to his/her own opinion about this topic while God is the final judge.Below are the list of richest pastors in Nigeria.

1.Bishop David Olaniyi Oyedepo

Bishop Oyedepo is the founder and general overseer of Living faith world outreach ministry commonly known as Winners Chapel.He established two private universities in Nigeria such as Covenant university,Ota and Landmark university,Omu-Aran both established in 2002 and 2011 respectively.These two institutions makes regular income for the Bishop.Right now he still remains the richest pastor in Nigeria and one of the richest pastors in the world with two private jets and number of exotic cars to his name.

His net worth is over $150 million and makes more than 30 million naira weekly.

2.Pastor Chris Oyakhilome

Pastor Chris is the founder of Christ Embassy,and he has a number of investment such as Hotels,television stations and real estates.

His net worth is over $50 million.

  

3.Pastor Enoch Adeboye

He is the General overseer of th Redeemed Christian Church of God.He is founder of Redeemers University.His net worth is over $48 million.

                                                                                                                                   






                                                                            4.Prophet Temitope Babatunde Joshua                                              

The founder of Synagogue church of All Nations and the owner of Emmanuel TV is said to worth over $15 million.He is a philanthropist who has been propagating the gospel for several decades now.

5.Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo

He is the founder of one of the largest Pentecostal church in the United Kingdom,Kingsway International Christian Centre.Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo has alot of investments that fetches him money.His investments major in real estate and the media,and he is reportedly earning up to $200,000 on yearly basis.His net worth is estimated around $40 million.