it is true that most Nigerian governors are guilty of fund embezzlement, but some of these governors were already wealthy before they entered politics as they have investments and businesses that already cemented their statuses as successful entrepreneurs in society.
Below is the recent list of the top ten richest governors in Nigeria this 2020, their net worth, investments, etc.
1. Governor Sani Bello - Net Worth Estimated at $1 bn.
Governor Abubakar Sani Bello is the current governor of Niger state and he is the richest governor in Nigeria with a net worth estimated at over $1 Billion.
In fact, he is the only Nigerian governor whose name appeared on Forbes list among the most successful and richest men in Nigeria this 2020.
Governor Sani Bello was already a wealthy man even before he became governor of Niger state, so we can’t list him among the corrupt public office holders in the country.
Born into a wealthy family, Sani Bello is the eldest son in his family and has investments in oil and gas production. With a net worth running into billions of Naira, we can proudly say that the wealthiest state governor in Nigeria 2020 is Governor Abubakar Sani Bello.
2. Governor Nyeson Wike - Net Worth Estimated A $550 million.
Governor Ezenwo Nyeson Wike is the second richest governor in Nigeria and the present governor of Rivers state.
Governor Nyeson Wike is a well respected citizen in the country and a wealthy Nigerian governor who has transformed Rivers state into an economic hub despite threats and distractions from the opposition party in his state. He was a one time minister of education under former President Goodluck Jonathan before he became a state governor. He is also a lawyer by profession as he studied law in his university days.
Governor Nyeson Wike’s net worth is estimated to be over $550 million and most Nigerians see him as the best performing governor in Nigeria this 2020.
3. Governor Nasir Ahmed El-Rufai – Net Worth Estimated at $400 Million
The third richest Nigerian governor is Kaduna state governor, Nasir Ahmed El-Rufai. His net worth which is valued to be around $400 million makes him a rich governor.
He had occupied various public offices that boosted his chances of becoming a state governor. He was a former Director General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises and the former minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja (FCT) under the Jonathan era.
He is one of the most educated governors in Nigeria with an LL.B certificate from London, a master’s degree in Public Administration from Harvard University.
4. Governor Dapo Abiodun – Net Worth Estimated at $314 Million
Governor Dapo Abiodun is the fourth richest Nigerian governor and he is the current governor of Ogun state, the biggest state in south western Nigeria in terms of land mass.
Dapo Abiodun net worth is estimated at $314 million and this is so because he invested heavily in the oil and gas sector. Even before he entered politics, he was already the CEO of Heydon Petroleum, a top oil and gas firm in the country.
5. Governor Willie Obiano – Net Worth Estimated at $300 Million
Governor Willie Obiano, the incumbent governor of Anambra State is presently the fifth richest governor in Nigeria. His net worth is estimated to be a whopping $300 million.
Willie Maduaburochukwu Obiano is an accomplished banker. He proved his mettle in the Nigerian banking sector when he worked for Nigeria’s premier banking institution, First Bank of Nigeria, during the early stages of his career.
6. Governor Godwin Obaseki – Net Worth Estimated at $225 Million
Godwin Obaseki, is the incumbent governor of Edo State with a net worth currently standing at $225 million.
Godwin Obaseki is a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Stock Brokers of Nigeria and an alumnus of the Lagos Business School Chief Executive Programme. His established track record in investment banking, asset management, securities trading and the public sector both locally and internationally stand him out among many.
7. Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal – Net Worth Estimated at Over $27 Million
Sitting at number seven on this list of richest governors in Nigeria, is Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, the current governor of Sokoto State with an estimated net worth of over $27 million.
Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal was the speaker of the Nigerian House of Representatives between June 2011 and June 2015. He is a graduate of law at the Usman Dan Fadio University in Sokoto State.
8. Governor Yahaya Bello – Net Worth Estimated at Over $5.6 Million
Governor Yahaya Bello is the Chief Security Officer of Kogi State, and one of the richest governors in Nigeria who currently ranks eighth. He has a net worth of over $5.6 million.
Yahaya Bello is a graduate of the prestigious Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in accounting (1999). He also holds a master’s degree in business administration from the same university (2002).
9. Governor Bala Mohammed – Net Worth Estimated at Over $5.6 Million
Bala Mohammed is the governor of Bauchi state and a former Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. He is currently ranked number nine on this list of richest governors in Nigeria with a net worth of over $5.6 million.
He graduated with a degree in English at the University of Maiduguri and he is a member of the main opposition party in the country, the People’s Democratic Party.
10. Governor Samuel Ortom – Net Worth Estimated at Over $2.5 Million
At number ten sits Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State.
Samuel Ortom is an accomplished businessman and philanthropist. Although, you won’t find him among the richest politicians in Nigeria. He is a wealthy business man.
As a former local government chairman, he was the best performing Local Government Chairman in 1992. His net worth currently stands at over $2.5 million.
11. Governor Seyi Makinde – Net Worth N48 Billion
Seyi Makinde is the current governor of Oyo state under the umbrella of the PDP.
He recently revealed the worth of his assets and business to the public which he did in fulfillment of the law.
Gov. Seyi Makinde net worth is estimated at N48 Billion Naira. With this gesture, he isn’t among corrupt public office holders who steal from state funds to enrich themselves.
These are the best governors in Nigeria presently.
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