We all know that Nigeria is always regarded as Giant of Africa. This is not just because of the many cultures and strong economy but also by the rich men we have in the country which also includes the Governors. We have 36 states in Nigeria and we have made our research to bring to you the top 10 richest Governors In Nigeria 2024.
Please note that the rating of these governors does not only based on how much revenue they generate from their states but also the kind of business they do apart from being a governor as most of them are into different businesses.
So now let’s see the top 10 richest governors in Nigeria and their estimated net worth. Please note Breakgist arranged this list will start from the number one richest to the number 10 richest governor in Nigeria.
Richest Governor In Nigeria 2024
The richest Governor in Nigeria currently is Governor Mohammed Umar Bago with an estimated net worth of $700 million. Mohammed Umar Bago is the Executive Governor of Niger State who assumed office in may 2023 under the All Progressive Congress (APC).
Apart from being a governor, Mohammed Umar Bago was a banker and asks a former House of Representative member before he assumed office of the governor. This simply means that this governor is already rich before becoming the governor of the state.
Now that we have talked about the richest governor in Nigeria, let’s now look at the top 10 richest governors in Nigeria including their net worth.
Top 10 Richest Governors In Nigeria 2024
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Mohammed Umar Bago (Net Worth: $700 million)
Mohammed Umar Bago is the Executive Governor of Niger state who was a banker and a house of representative member before becoming the governor. He is the richest governor in Nigeria 2024 with the estimated net worth of about $700 million.
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Siminalayi Fubara (Net Worth: $550 million).
Siminalayi Fubara is the second on our list on the top 10 richest governors in Nigeria presently. Siminalayi Fubara is the current Governor of Rivers State with the estimated net worth of about $550 million. He is the second richest governor in Nigeria 2024.
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Nurudeen Ademola Adeleke (Net Worth $450 million).
Number 3 on our list of the richest Governors in Nigeria is the the Governor of Osun State Ademola Nurudeen Adeleke. Governor Adeleke is a uncle to the Nigerian Popular Musician Davido. He is the third richest Governor in Nigeria 2024 with an estimated net worth of $450 million. Some may want to know why he is among the richest governors in Nigeria, the reason is because he has represented the Osun-West senatorial district as a Senator from 2017-2019. This simply means he has made a lot of money before becoming the governor of the the state.
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Uba Sani ( Net Worth: $400 million)
Governor Uba Sani is at number 4 on our list of the richest governors in Nigeria 2024. Governor Uba Sani is the current governor of Kaduna state. He is also one of the best governors in Nigeria 2024 with an estimated net worth of about $400 million. Before he became the governor of Kaduna State, he has been doing fine as an Engineer and his chain of businesses. Governor Uba Sani was a former senator for Kaduna Central Senatorial district from June 2019 -May 2023.
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Dapo Abiodun (Net Worth: $314 million)
Governor Dapo Abiodun the number 5 on our list of the richest governors in Nigeria 2024. He is the Executive Governor of Ogun State. He has an estimated net worth of $314 million. Before he become the Governor of Ogun state, he was the former Chairman of Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), the Chairman of Exploration and Production Limited, Hyden Petroleum Limited, Cresta Hydrocarbons Limited. Abiodun Dapo is a member of All Progressive Congress (APC).
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Chukwuma Charles Soludo (Net Worth: $300 million)
Chukwuma Charles Soludo is the next richest governor in Nigeria on our list. He is the Executive Governor of Anambra State. He is the number 6th richest Governor in Nigeria 2024 with an estimated new worth of $300 million. Chukwuma Charles Soludo was the for Central Bank of Nigeria Governor and has already made his money before becoming the governor of Anambra State.
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Godwin Obaseki (Net Worth: $225 million)
The number 7 on our list of the richest governors in Nigeria 2024 is the Governor of Edo state Godwin Obaseki. Governor Godwin Obaseki has an estimated net worth of $225 million. It was said the this Governor is already rich before he even started his race of becoming the governor of Edo state, it was said that Godwin Obaseki is already very rich. Godwin Obaseki is member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
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Alex Otti (Net Worth: $27 million)
The next richest governor on our list is Alex Otti. Alex Otti is the Executive Governor of Abia State. Alex Otti made our list of the richest governors in Nigeria 2024 at number 8 with an estimated net worth of $27 million. Alex Otti has made his money before becoming the Governor of Abia State. He was the former managing director of Diamond Bank PLC. He is also a Nigerian economist, businessman, banker, investor, philanthropist and politician.
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Yahaya Bello (Net Worth: $5.6 million)
The next on our list of the richest governors in Nigeria is the governor of Kogi state Yahaya Bello. Yaya Bello is not just one of the richest governors in Nigeria, he is also the youngest Governor in Nigeria 2024. His has an estimated net worth of $5.6 million. He became the governor of Kogi State in the year 2016 till date under the All Progressive Congress (APC).
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Seyi Makinde (Net Worth: $4.8 million)
The last on our list of the richest governors in Nigeria 2024 is the Executive governor of Oyo State Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde. He is number 10 on the top 10 richest governors with an estimated net worth of $4.8 million. Seyi Makinde is a member of People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Apart from being a governor, he is also the group managing director of Makon Group Limited and an Engineer.
From the list above, you will understand the the wealth of the Nigeria Governors doesn’t come from government. The also have many side hustle or business they do or control. No matter what business or work each of the governors engage themselves, they are part of the people that helps in building the country’s economy.