LIST OF TOP 5 RICHEST GOVERNORS IN NIGERIA

Nigeria, an African country on the Gulf of Guinea, has many natural landmarks and wildlife reserves. it is one of the biggest countries in Africa with 36 states and 774 local governments.

Almost in all parts of the world, the citizens believe that most politicians are corrupt and any wealth under their position is a slice of the national cake unlawfully corner for themselves.

It’s rare to see any man that has any form of power, especially political that is not backed by economic power.

It is important to note that not all the governors or not all politicians in Nigeria made their fortune from politics.

Some of them made their money from businesses.

Here are the 5 Top Richest Governor in Nigeria

GOVERNOR ABUBAKAR SANI BELLO- NET WORTH OF $ 1B

The Governor of Niger State is said to be the current richest Governor in Nigeria. He assumed office back then in May 2015, under the All Progressive Congress (APC).

Bello, who was born on the 17th of December 1967, was already rich even before becoming the Governor of the State. His father, Colonel Sani Bello, used to be a military Governor in the country, as well as a billionaire. So, he was born with a silver spoon.

He is the only Governor who had his name appear on the Forbes as one of the richest men in Nigeria in 2020

GOVERNOR EZENWO NYESOM WIKE- NET WORTH OF $55Om

Ezenwo Wike, the Executive Governor of Rivers State, is another rich Governor in the country, with an estimated net worth that is said to be around $550 million.

Born on the 13th of December 1963, he served as Minister of Education during the administration of former President, Goodluck Jonathan. He has been a member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for a long time now and is one of the Party’s major stakeholders.

GOVERNOR NASIR AHMED EL-RUFAI- NET WORTH OF $400m

Nasir Ahmed El-Rufai is the current Governor of Kaduna State and is also a very rich man. He was born on the 16th of December 1960 and is one of the most educated governors in the country.

Before becoming the Governor of Kaduna, Nasir has already accumulated a lot of wealth, as he has been a minister under the administration of President Jonathan – the Minister of the FCT.

Governor El- Rufai is one of the most educated governors in Nigeria. He graduated from Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria with a first-class degree in Quantity Surveying.

He also has an LLB. (Hons) degree from London, as well as a master’s degree in Public Administration from Harvard University

GOVERNOR DAPO ABIODUN- NET WORTH OF $314M

Dapo Abiodun is the current Governor of Ogun State, and he is regarded as the fourth richest Governor in the country. Before he became a Governor in Nigeria, he has been doing fine in his chain of businesses. He has a huge investment in the oil and gas sector.

Before going into politics, he was the CEO of Heydon Petroleum, a top oil and gas firm in Nigeria

Currently, the Governor cruise in a Toyota Prado Land Cruiser, which has been his official car for some time now as Governor of Ogun State.

GOVERNOR WILLIE OBIANO- NET WORTH OF $300m

Willie Obiano was born on the 8th of December 1955 and is currently the governor of the southeastern state of Anambra. Willie is another very rich Governor in Nigeria.

Before becoming a full-time politician, he used to be a banker and has reportedly worked with the First Bank of Nigeria too. Willie is a member of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), and his official car is said to be an armoured Toyota Land Cruiser SUV.