A Skyward Display of Wealth: List Of Prominent Nigerians Who Own Private Jets Reveals Staggering Net Worth

Eko Hot Blog reports In Nigeria, owning a private jet is not just a matter of convenience; it’s a flamboyant display of immense wealth and affluence. Despite the hefty annual maintenance costs ranging from $500,000 to $1 million, several high-profile Nigerians, spanning politicians, business magnates, musicians, and religious leaders, have invested in these luxurious flying machines.

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The following is a curated list of notable Nigerians who reportedly own private jets, along with their estimated net worth:

1. Aliko Dangote: Founder of Dangote Group – $19.6 billion
2. Mike Adenuga: CEO of Globacom Ltd – $7 billion
3. Allen Onyema: CEO of Airpeace – $3.1 billion
4. Arthur Eze: CEO of Atlas Oranto Petroleum – $5.8 billion
5. Igho Sanomi: Businessman – $1 billion
6. Adedeji Adeleke: President of Adeleke University – $700 million
7. Cletus Madubugwu Ibeto: CEO of The Ibeto Group – $3.8 billion
8. Apostle Johnson Suleman: General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries – $10.5 million
9. Dr. Bryant (ABC) Orjiako: Chairman and Co-founder of SEPLAT – $1.2 billion
10. Femi Otedola: Businessman and Philanthropist – $1.2 billion
11. Orji Uzor Kalu: Politician and Businessman – $1.1 billion
12. President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu: Politician – $8.4 billion
13. Bishop David Oyedepo: General Overseer of Living Faith Church – $200 million
14. Joseph Arumemi-Ikhide: Founder of Arik Air – $3 billion
15. Theophilus Danjuma: Nigerian Politician – $1.1 billion
16. Pastor Adeboye: General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God – $65 million
17. Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor: Former President of Christian Association of Nigeria – $32 million
18. Folorunsho Alakija: Businesswoman – $1.53 billion
19. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida: Nigerian Retired General – $5 billion
20. Atiku Abubakar: Politician – $1.8 billion
21. Olusegun Obasanjo: Politician – $1.6 billion
22. Rochas Okorocha: Politician – $1.4 billion
23. Rotimi Amaechi: Politician – $780 million
24. Senator Ali Modu Sheriff: Politician – $1 million – $5 million
25. Godswill Akpabio: Politician – $20 million
26. Obi Cubana: Businessman – $96 million
27. Tiwa Savage: Musician – $17 billion
28. Phyno: Musician – $12 million
29. Ned Nwoko: Politician and Businessman – $1.2 billion
30. Jide Omokore: Unavailable
31. Pastor Chris Oyakhilome: General Overseer of Christ Embassy – $50 million
32. Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Funfeyin: Founder of Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry – $35 million
33. Wizkid: Musician – $30 million
34. Don Jazzy: Musician – $10 million
35. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah: Politician – $1.7 billion

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36. Jimoh Ibrahim: Businessman – $1.1 billion
37. DJ Cuppy: Nigerian DJ – $3 million
38. Ernest Azudialu Obiejesi: Businessman – $900 million
39. Olamide: Musician – $12 million
40. P-Square: Musicians – $100 million (Speculated)
41. Late Prophet TB Joshua: General Overseer SCOAN – $15 million

The list, showcasing the opulent lifestyles of these individuals, emphasizes the intersection of prosperity, influence, and the extravagant world of private aviation.

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