In this article, platinumtimes.ng works through a list of top 10 Richest Governors in Nigeria.
Nigeria is well known to produce successful people who attain different public offices and positions across the 36 states in the contry.
Among these people are governors who are saddled with the responsibility of piloting the affairs of a state.
Some of these governors have already amassed great wealth for themselves through their investments and businesses before aspiring for political positions while some seize the position of leadership to enrich themselves and their close allies at the expense of the masses.
However, the governors across the states in Nigeria are all rich and influential people but as the saying goes, “all animals are equal but some are more equal than others”, this article will take a look at the top richest and influential governors in Nigeria, their net worth and sources of wealth according to their rankings in 2024.
Summary of top 10 richest governors in Nigeria, 2024
- Dapo Abiodun $314 Million
- Godwin Obaseki $225 Million
- Seyi Makinde $126 Million
- Bala Mohammed $20 Million
- Hope Uzodinma $12 Million
- Chukwuma Soludo $10 Million
- Douye Diri $10 Million
- Peter Mbah $10 Million
- Babajide Sanwo-Olu $9 Million
- Alex Otti $6 Million
Dapo Abiodun ($314 Million)
Dapo Abiodun is the current Governor of Ogun state and is ranked as the top richest Governor in Nigeria with a net worth of $314 Million.
He is the owner of First Power Ltd., a former managing director of Heyden petroleum and former board chairman of the Corporate Affairs Commission. He was born on May 1st, 1960 in Ogun state and is a graduate of the Obafemi Awolowo University.
Godwin Obaseki ($225 Million)
With a net worth of $225 million, Gov. Obaseki of Edo State secures the second position as the richest Governor in Nigeria.
Before his political position, he had a successful career, in investment banking, securities trading and asset management.
He worked at Capital Trust Brokers Limited in Lagos, International Merchant Bank (a part of First Chicago Bank), AVC Funds Limited in Lagos, and the New York-based Equitorial Finance Company. He was born on 1stvJuly, 1957 and studied at the University of Ibadan.
Seyi Makinde ($126 Million)
The present Governor of Oyo State, Oluwaseyi Makinde ccomes third in this list with a net worth of $216 million.
His wealth can be narrowed down to his past position as the managing director of Makon Group Ltd and his present political position.
He was born on December 25, 1967 and is a graduate of Engineering from the University of Lagos.
Bala Mohammed ($20 Million)
The Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed comes next in this list with a net worth of $20 million.
He was born on 5th October, 1958 and is a graduate of English from the University of Maiduguri.
He was a former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Senator of the Federal Republic and also worked in several government parastatals.
Hope Uzodinma ($12 million)
Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo State comes fifth on this list with a net worth of $12 million.
He was a former Senator of the Federal Republic, a CEO of Transurb Technical Consult Ltd. He was born on 12th December, 1958 and is a graduate of the University of Nsukka.
Chukwuma Soludo ($10 Million)
Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State comes sixth in this list with a net worth of $10 million.
He is an accomplished banker, economist and Professor. He is former governor and chairman of the board of directors of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
He was born on July 28, 1960 and is a graduate from the University of Cambridge.
Douye Diri ($10 million)
Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa State comes next with a net worth of $10 million.
He is a politician and as well a businessman born on June 4th, 1959. He was a former Senator of the Federal Republic, Deputy Chief of Staff at Government House and a Principal Executive Secretary.
He has a degree in Political Science from the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Peter Mbah ($10 Million)
Born on March 17, 1972, in Enugu, Nigeria, Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, Governor of Enugu State comes next in this list with a net worth of $10 million.
He is the founder and CEO of Pinnacle Oil and Gas Ltd.
He is a Fellow of the Certified Institute of Public Administration and Management (CIPM) and a member of several prestigious associations, including the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs and Nigerian Bar Association.
Babajide Sanwo-Olu ($9 Million)
With a net wealth of $9 mlion, Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has established himself among the influential people in Nigeria.
He previously served as Commissioner Establishments, Training and Pensions of Lagos State, a manager at the First Inland Bank, Plc now First City Monument Bank Chairman of Baywatch Group Limited and First Class Group Limited.
He was born on June 25th 1965 and is an alumni of the University of Lagos.
Alex Otti ($6 million)
At the tenth place is Gov. Alex Otti of Abia State with a net worth of $6 million.
He is an economist, banker, investor and politician who previously served as Group Managing Director of Diamond Bank Plc.
He was born on 18th February 1965 and is a graduate of the University of Lagos.