Do you want to know who the wealthiest men in Nigeria are? Are you even more fascinated about their lifestyle—the cars they drive and the private jets they fly? If you answered yes to the questions above, you are absolutely on the correct track. Make sure to read all the way to the end to learn about the 2022 richest men in Nigeria, as well as their cars and private jets. Enjoy!
Richest Men in Nigeria
The names, net worth, ages, and main sources of wealth of the richest men in Nigeria according to Forbes for the year 2022 are included in the table below.
Rank Name Net worth Age Source of Wealth
1 ALIKO DANGOTE $14.1 billion 64 Cement and Sugar
2 ABDUL SAMAD RABIU $7 billion 68 Cement and Sugar
3 MIKE ADENUGA $6.7 billion 59 Telecommunication, Oil and Gas
4 FEMI OTEDOLA $5.9 billion 60 Oil and Gas
5 ARTHUR EZE $5.7 billion 73 Oil and Gas
6 ORJI UZOR KALU $3.2 billion 69 Furniture, Publishing
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ALIKO DANGOTE
Aliko Dangote, the richest man in Nigeria and all of Africa, is ranked first on our list. Nearly every Nigerian is familiar with Aliko Dangote and has used one of his products. Aliko Dangote is the CEO of the Dangote Group, which manufactures salt, cement, spaghetti, flour, and other products.
The former president Goodluck Jonathan conferred the “Grand Commander Of the Order of the Niger” (GCON) on Aliko Dangote in November 2011. Aliko Dangote is the first person that springs to mind when discussing the wealthiest man in Nigeria and all of Africa.
Net worth: His staggering net worth is $14.1 billion (8.04 trillion NGN).
Cars: His expensive garage has cars like:
1. Bugatti Veyron worth $2, 000,000
2. Maybach 57S Knight luxury
3. Bentley Mulsanne
Private Jets: Aliko Dangote bought a private aircraft named Bombardier’s Global Express XRS from Montreal Canada. On Aliko’s 53rd birthday, the jet was presented at Murtala Muhammad International Airport in Lagos. According to reports, it will cost $45 million, or 16.3 billion naira.
ABDUL SAMAD RABIU
Abdul Samad Rabiu is a well-known industrialist, billionaire, and businessman from Nigeria who specializes in trading commodities. He is the founder and CEO of the Nigerian conglomerate BUA Group, which has interests in manufacturing, logistics, port operations, agriculture, and infrastructure.
Net worth: Abdulsamad Rabiu’s net worth is estimated at a whopping $7 billion (4 trillion NGN).
Cars: Check out his luxurious car collection consisting of:
1. Toyota Prado SUV
2. Range Rover Sport
3. Mercedes Benz G-Wagon
4. Mercedes Benz S-class
Private Jets: For the ease and comfort of travelling, the billionaire also owns a Gulfstream G550 private jet.
MIKE ADENUGA
Globacom, Nigeria’s second-largest telecommunications operator after MTN, is led by Mike Adenuga. Benin, Ivory Coast, and Ghana are more countries where Globacom operates. He is a shareholder in Equitorial Trust Bank and the oil exploration company Conoil (formerly Consolidated Oil Company). He became wealthy in the oil and telecoms industries.
Mike Adenuga has prestigious titles and honours to his name including Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger by the government of Nigeria; a Yoruba tribal chieftaincy as the Otunba Apesin of the Ijebu clan etc.
Net worth: Mike Adenuga has a mouth-watering net worth of $6.7 billion (3.8 trillion NGN).
Cars: His garage is adorned with exotic cars like
1. Bentley Continental GT,
2. Rolls Royce
3. Mercedes Benz AMG G63
4. Armored Bentley Mulsanne
Private Jets: Mike Adenuga is one of the few who own, not just one, but two private jets. The business tycoon uses these jets for his global itinerary. They include a Bombardier Global 5000 (worth ₦16.6 billion), and a Dassault Falcon 7x worth ₦19.6 billion.
FEMI OTEDOLA
Femi Otedola is frequently used by singers in Nigerian hip-hop songs as a representation of their desired level of riches. Femi Otedola is indeed a wealthy man, with a staggering net worth of $5.9 billion. Femi Otedola, who was born on November 4, 1962 in Ibadan, is a well-known CEO, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. He is the father of DJ Cuppy, a well-known Nigerian disc jockey.
Femi Otedola was born on November 4, 1962, in Ibadan, Nigeria, to Sir Michael Otedola and Lady Doja. From 1992 to 1993, his father was the governor of Lagos State. He attended Obafemi Awolowo University from 1980 to 1985.
Net worth: He has a whooping net worth of $5.9 billion (3.4 trillion NGN).
Cars: His expensive car lists include
A Mercedes-Benz AMG G63
A Mercedes Benz G-Wagon
A Mercedes SLR McLaren
A Rolls-Royce Phantom
BMW 6 series
Private Jets: Femi Otedola cruises around in his private jet worth billions of naira. His private jet is furnished with a luxurious bedroom, a dining area, a living room, and a business cabin for business passengers who might want to travel in the jet.
ARTHUR EZE
Arthur Eze is a force to be reckoned with in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. He is the Chief Executive Officer of Atlas Oranto Petroleum, one of Nigeria’s largest privately owned petroleum businesses.
Arthur Eze was born on November 27, 1948, in Ukp, Dunukofia LGA, Anambra State. He completed his secondary education at St. Augustine Secondary School in Nkwere, Imo State, in 1970, before enrolling in Mechanical and Chemical Engineering at California State University in 1974.
Arthur Eze is not only a wealthy businessman, but he also comes from a royal family, hence he is sometimes referred to as Prince Arthur Eze. His traditional Ndi Igbo title is ‘Ozoigbondu’.
NET WORTH: Arthur Eze has an estimated net worth of $5.7 billion (3.2 trillion NGN).
EXPENSIVE CARS LIST:
1. 5 Rolls Royce
2. Mercedes Benz
Private Jets: Arthur Eze’s private jet is the Bombardier Challenger which he travels in for business and pleasure trips. He is also the owner of a Falcon plane that he bought in 2015. The price of these private jets is mouth-watering; it’s worth billions of naira.
ORJI UZOR KALU
Orji Uzor Kalu is a Nigerian entrepreneur, businessman, and politician. He is the chairman and founder of SLOK Holdings, as well as the Nigerian newspapers Daily Sun and New Telegraph. He was also the Executive Governor of Abia State from May 29, 1999 to May 29, 2007.
Net worth: Orji Uzor Kalu is a very wealthy individual. His estimated net worth is $3.2 billion (1.82 trillion NGN).
Cars: His garage is graced with exotic cars like
1. Bentley Continental GT
2. Range Rover
Private jets: It’s not unusual for the richest men in Nigeria to have private jets. Orji Uzor Kalu has a Gulfstream G650, is said to be worth about N12 Billion and arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Lagos from New York.
CONCLUSION
There you have it! The money and lifestyle of Nigeria’s richest men are intriguing. These men continue to grow their enterprises, accumulating more riches with which to live a luxury lifestyle.
Originally posted 2022-12-04 17:23:36.