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List Of Nigerian Pastors With Private Jets

List Of Nigerian Pastors With Private Jets
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Does your pastor own a private jet? Is he/she going to be on this list? Check The List Of Nigerian Pastors With Private Jets Right Now.

It’s no new stuff that private jets are only for the super-rich in any society. However, in Nigeria, some pastors have defied all odds to also show that they could own some of these super expensive air cruisers too.

You may be asking, how many of our popular Nigerian pastors own private? Well, this post will be your guide as we’ll be showing you a complete of Nigerian pastors who currently own at least a private jet in the country.

Many Nigerians have condemned the act of Nigerian pastors owning private jets online and offline but that doesn’t even stop them at all.

Some of their church members believe that these private jets are a form of blessings from God to these pastors for their delight service in the place of God while others believe that they may have acquired these expensive private jets with proceeds gotten from offerings, donations, and tithes paid by faithful members of their churches.

No matter which side of the coin you’re at, the fact is that Nigerian pastors who oversee the biggest churches in the country are in fact living a large and affluent life. Without wasting more time, let’s take a look at these pastors and the number of private jets each of them owns alongside their models.

Complete List Of Nigerian Pastors With Private Jets (Updated)

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Bishop David Oyedepo Private Jet

1. Bishop David Oyedepo

Pastor David Oyedepo is the founder and presiding bishop at Living Faith Church Worldwide, also known as Winners’ Chapel.

In 2011, Bishop David Oyodepo became the richest pastor in Nigeria in a report by Forbes magazine with an estimated networth of $150 million at that time. Many sources say he’s now worth much more than that at the time of compiling this article.

His home church which is popularly referred to as Faith Tabernacle is also said to have the biggest auditorium in the world with a seating capacity that can hold over 50,000 people at once.

Bishop Oyedepo is one of the pastors with private jets in Nigeria and the first on our list of Nigerian pastors with private jets. See details about his private jets below.

How Many Private Jets Does Bishop Oyedepo Own?

Bishop David Oyedepo has a total number of 4 private jet(s).

He also has a private hangar which is located at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos.

Models Of Bishop Oyedepos’ Private Jet(s)

  • Bombardier Challenger 604
  • Grumman Gulfstream I (G-159)
  • Gulfstream V (Gee-5)
  • Gulfstream IV (G-IV or GIV)

2. Pastor Enoch Adeboye

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Pastor Adeboye Private Jet

E. A. Adeboye is a famous pastor and the immediate past General Overseer (G.O) of The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) which he joined in the year 1973. The RCCG is one of the biggest churches on the African continent and the church with the highest number of branches across Nigeria.

Adeboye was also a former mathematics professor at the University of Lagos and is popularly referred to as Daddy G.O by members of his church/congregation. He also has many properties to his name which include 2 private jets allegedly worth $65 Million each.

Read more about his private jets below.

How Many Private Jets Does Bishop Oyedepo Own?

Pastor Enoch Adeboye has a total number of 2 private jet(s).

Models Of Pastor Adeboye’s Private Jet(s)

  • Gulfstream G550 (Tail Number – N730EA)
  • Gulfstream GIV (Tail Number – N707EA)

3. Prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua (T.B Joshua)

Popularly referred to as Prophet T.B. Joshua, this man is the founder and leader of Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) which in turn owns Emmanuel TV – a television station for Christians and one of the biggest Christian television stations on the African continent.

He’s also a cheerful giver as many of his charity works are seen in Nigeria and outside the country.

Although he’s not a constant traveler like the other pastors above, Prophet T.B. Joshua is certainly one of the pastors with private jets in Nigeria. According to Sahara Reporters which is a popular Nigerian online news media organization, T.B Joshua’s private jet is worth $60 million. Details about his private jet are outlined below.

T.B Joshua passed away on the 5th of June 2021 and his wife, Mrs. Evelyn Joshua who took over as the leader of his church – Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), and TV station – Emmanuel TV now controls all of his private jets.

How Many Private Jets Does Prophet T.B. Joshua Own?

Prophet T.B. Joshua has a total number of 1 private jet(s).

Models Of Prophet T.B. Joshua’s Private Jet(s)

  • Gulfstream G550

4. Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor

Papa Ayo Oritsejafor – as he is popularly referred to – is the senior pastor and founder of Word of Life Bible Church located in Warri, Delta State, Nigeria.

He was the national president of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) for 5 years(2005 – 2010) and was elected President of the Christian Association of Nigeria(CAN) in 2010. The CAN is an organization that oversees the activity of Christians in the country.

Papa (as he’s fondly called) also made it to this year’s list of Nigerian pastors with private jets and he claims the aircraft was given to him as a gift by some of his wealthy church members.

How Many Private Jets Does Pastor Ortisejafor Own?

Pastor Oritsejafor has a total number of 1 private jet(s).

Models Of Pastor Ortisejafor’s Private Jet(s)

  • Bombardier Challenger 601

5. Pastor Chris Oyakhilome

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is the founder and president of Believers’ Love World Incorporated (Christ Embassy) – a popular Nigerian church located in Lagos, Nigeria with branches spread all over the country and even outside the shores of Nigeria.

Apart from being a man of God who preaches physically in church, Pastor Chris runs an online prayer network that uses social media to send messages to Christians in several countries.

He is also a motivational speaker, a television host, and an author of many inspirational books, including his most popular publication – Rhapsody of realities amongst others.

Although he’s based in London, Pastor Chris visits Nigeria frequently to see how his church and its members are faring, hence the need for a private jet.

Pastor Chris is one of the pastors with private jets in Nigeria and has chosen to keep details of the jet secret.

6. Bishop Mike Okonkwo

Dr. Mike Okonkwo is the Presiding Bishop and founder of The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM) Worldwide.

He’s also a dynamic conference speaker, evangelist, author, television and radio host, a strong and respected voice in Nigeria, and an advocate of balanced Christianity.

Bishop Mike regularly flies outside Nigeria for conferences, hence the need for a private jet.

He’s one of the richest pastors in Nigeria and on he’s our list of Nigerian pastors with private jets this year.

Like Pastor Chris, he has also chosen to keep the details, price, and how he bought the private jet away from the public.

7. Apostle Johnson Sulieman

Apostle Sulieman as he is fondly called by his followers is a Nigerian televangelist and the senior pastor and general overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International, a Nigerian-based church located in Auchi, Edo state, South-southern Nigeria.

Mr. Sulieman is an incredibly wealthy pastor and he recently joined the league of Nigerian pastors who own private jets.

He started Omega Fire Ministries in 2004 after working as an assistant pastor in the Armor of God Church in Lagos and since then, this church has grown to become one of the biggest Christian denominations in Nigeria.

Conclusion

What you have just read is a comprehensive list of Nigerian pastors with private jets right now. While some people believe it’s right for these pastors to buy private jets with “Church Money”, others believe it’s utterly wrong and pastors should not enjoy this ridiculously expensive lifestyle from the church’s purse.

These men are also some of the richest pastors in the country right now. What’s your say about these men owning private jets? Is it good or bad? Let us know.

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