 Richest Politicians in Nigeria Nigeria is a country in West Africa on the Gulf of Guinea. This country has the largest economy in Africa. Nigeria, with its many business opportunities, has produced some of Africa's wealthiest businessmen, such as Aliko Dangate. It is common knowledge that Nigeria has arguably the wealthiest set of politicians in the world. They are the highest-paid public officers, so this title is not surprising. Everyone is aware of the political money-making syndrome, which states that once you enter the corridors of power in Nigeria, your bank account will skyrocket. I believe everyone is aware of your role as a money-making machine. MMM. From Nigerian politicians once you are in power. Welcome back. If you are new to this channel, please make sure to like, share, comment, and subscribe to Africa Reloaded. We bring you the 10 richest politicians in Nigerian this 2022. Stay with us as we ride along. 10. Rodamy Amici, net worth $780 million. Rodamy is the former governor of Rivers State from 2007 to 2015, and the current minister of transportation in Nigeria. Born on May 27, 1965, in early 2019, he was the director general of Buhari's re-election campaign. Rodamy Amici owns a fleet of luxury vehicles, including a rare Mercedes-Maboff Vision 6, a Mercedes-AMG 63, a Mercedes-S 550, a Land Rover Discovery, and a Lexus LX 570. Although he claims not to own a private jet, there is a strong possibility that he owns a Brazilian Embraer Legacy worth approximately 9 billion nera. Rodamy Amici has an estimated net worth of $780 million, ranking him as Nigeria's 10th richest politician. 9. Dino Malarié, net worth $800 million. Dino Malarié has been the most entertaining politician in Nigerian history. He was born on January 1, 1974, in Kogi State, Nigeria. Dino Malarié is a Nigerian politician who is one of the country's wealthiest. With a net worth of $800 million, the former senator and former representative member of the National Assembly for the Kogi West Senatorial District has risen to ninth place on our list. Dino Malarié is a true car enthusiast and a showy type, so it's easy to get a glimpse of his lavish lifestyle. Among his massive car collection is one of the most expensive cars in the world, a Bugatti Verona worth over 616 million nera, as well as three Roll Royces worth over 318 million nera, a Lamborghini Huracan worth over 86.7 million, a Bentley Continental worth over 71 million, and many more. Dino Malarié has an estimated net worth of $800 million. 8. Amaru Adamu Masu, net worth $195 million. Former Bouchie State Governor and PDP Chairman is Amaru Adamu Masu, who is the eighth richest politician in Nigeria. He worked as a property manager for the Bouchie State Investment and Property Development Company. With a net worth of $895, he is one of Nigeria's top ten wealthiest politicians. As part of President Nyuomaru Buhari's anti-corruption campaign, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, raided his home in Ikoi in April 2019 and discovered more than $50 million in cash hidden behind false walls in fire-resistant cabinets. The mansion's construction company claimed that Amaru Adamu Masu was the owner, but the northern wealthy politician denied all claims. Masu's garage houses Alexis LX 570, a Range Rover Discovery, and a Toyota Prius. 7. Senator Orji Yuzo Kalu, net worth $1.1 billion. Orji Yuzo Kalu is the former governor of Abia State and unquestionably one of Nigeria's wealthiest politicians. He is the chairman of The Sun Daily and the New Telegraph newspapers. He was the chairman of the Borno Water Board and the Cooperative and Commerce Bank Limited prior to his election. Kalu was also a member of the People's Democratic Party, PDP, the Progressive People's Alliance, PPA, and the PP and Board of Trustees Chairman. In the general election in April 2007, he was the party's presidential candidate. He is now a member of the ruling of PC having announced his resignation as a PP at BOT. The former governor and businessman is said to have a net worth of $1.1 billion. 6. Ratchas Akaracha, net worth $1.3 billion. Ratchas Akaracha was the governor of Emo State in Nigeria's southeast for two terms. Before entering politics, he was a successful businessman. He founded the Ratchas Foundation, a nonprofit organization that builds colleges for underprivileged children. Ratchas Akaracha and his family were accused in June 2019 of stealing valuable Emo State assets, including 67 government vehicles, which Ratchas Akaracha described as diversionary. Ratchas Akaracha is the sixth richest politician in Nigeria, with a net worth of $1.4 billion. He has an impressive garage that houses, among other things, a Rolls-Royce Phantom, a Mercedes-Benz S600, a Mercedes-Benz Classin V 220, a Mercedes-Benz AMG 63, a Lexus LX570, and a private jet. Another governorship aspirant claimed he owned three private jets a few years ago. But Ratchas Akaracha claims he only owns two, which he purchased before becoming governor. One of his private planes, the Learjet 4-5, is worth more than 700 million nera. Ratchas Akaracha has an estimated net worth of $1.3 billion, making him Nigeria's fifth richest politician. Five. Atakoo Abubakar net worth $1.4 billion. From 1999 to 2007, Atakoo Abubakar served as Nigeria's vice president, with Olusegan Obisangio as president. He was also the Comptroller General of Nigerian Customs for 20 years, where he amassed a fortune. While working for Nigerian Customs, he established the Nigeria Container Service, Intel's, between 2000 and 2008. The company was accused of laundering more than $100 million into the United States. Aside from Intel's, Atakoo Abubakar owns a number of businesses in Nigeria, including beverage, media, and education. Atakoo Abubakar was born on November 25, 1946 in Atamala State. He has five wives and a total of 26 children. Atakoo Abubakar has numerous valuable assets and real estate investment businesses. He owns a $4.1 million in Borofinum 100 Private Jet and a $2.9 million mansion in Potomac, Maryland, USA. He drives a Range Rover, a Mercedes S550, a Lexus 570, a Toyota Land Cruiser, and many other luxury vehicles. Atakoo Abubakar's net worth is estimated to be $1.4 billion. Four. Alasegan Obasanjo, net worth $1.6 billion. Alasegan Obasanjo was born on March 5, 1938 in Ogden State, Nigeria. The former Nigerian Army General was also Nigeria's head of state twice. Once as a military ruler from 1976 to 1979 and again as a civilian president from 1999 to 2007. Obasanjo has 20 children. Obasanjo reportedly owns aught of farms, one of West Africa's largest chicken farms. Despite his lack of general knowledge, he is involved in more than 6.5% of Nigeria's total major oil production, marketing, and distribution. He keeps a Mercedes-Benz S63 sedan, a Lexus 570, a Toyota Land Cruiser, and a Toyota Highlander 2017 in his garage. He also owns a $42 million Bombardier Challenger, 300 jet, and a helicopter. Alasegan Obasanjo has an estimated net worth of $1.6 billion, making him Nigeria's fourth richest politician. 3. Ifeni Yuba, net worth $1.7 billion. Ifeni Yuba, a Nigerian politician and entrepreneur, is a business tycoon. Before entering politics, the Nui native was a multi-millionaire. According to reports, he made his first million at the age of 19. He is a Nigerian politician and one of the wealthiest people in the country. He is involved in a variety of businesses. He has commercial interests in spare parts, real estate, oil and gas, transportation, and most recently, the soccer team Ifeni Yuba FC, which he purchased and renamed. He also serves as the CEO of Capital Oil and Gas Limited. His net worth is estimated to be $1.7 billion at the moment. Senator Ifeni Yuba is the CEO of Capital Oil and Gas Industries and the Ifeni Yuba Football Club. Yuba, a Nigerian politician, rose from obscurity to prominence after starting his business selling spare parts and tires. 2. Ibrahim Badimasi Babenguida, net worth $5 billion. Ibrahim Babenguida is Nigeria's second wealthiest politician. He was known as IBB when he was the military head of the state of Nigeria. On August 17, 1941, Ibrahim Babenguida was born in Niger State, Nigeria's northwestern region. Ibrahim Babenguida is a Nigerian politician, businessman, and general in the Nigerian military. Ibrahim Babenguida is accused of embezzling large sums of money during his tenure as Major General of the Nigerian Army and Nigeria's military head of state, which he has publicly denied. He also owns 65% of Frutex International Limited in London and 24% of Globacom, Nigeria's second largest telecom company. He owns a B&W 760 Li worth more than $35.2 million, a 2015 Mercedes-Benz S class worth more than $33.7 million, and a Toyota Land Cruiser worth more than $30.6 million, among other luxury vehicles. He also owns a private jet worth more than $594.7 million. 1. Chief Bola Act Med Tinubu Net Worth $8.4 billion. From May 1999 to May 2007, Bola Tinubu served as the governor of Lagos State. He is currently Nigeria's richest politician, apart from being the national leader of the all-progressive Congress, a PC. Bola Tinubu is the owner of Ondo PLC, Nigeria's largest oil producing company with a monthly revenue of approximately $449 million. He is married to Senator Alarimi Tinubu of Lagos Central Senatorial District. Bola Tinubu's landed properties in Nigeria are worth more than $120 million, including his mansion on Bertiland Drive in Koi, Lagos, which is worth more than $5 billion. He also owns a G-Wagon worth $600 million, two Mercedes-Benzes, a Range Rover Sport, a Lexus LX 550, and other unspecified luxury vehicles. Not to mention his $60 million Bombardier Global Express XRS private jet. Bola Tinubu has an estimated net worth of $8.4 billion, making him Nigeria's richest politician. As we stated at the outset, Nigeria is one of the few countries in the world where politicians are so wealthy. The majority of the country's wealth is centered on politics, with a few businessmen at the helm. Thank you for watching and please like, share, comment, and subscribe to Africa Reloaded for more videos.