Kogi Billionaires: The Men wey Get Money Pass for Kogi State

Wetin dey happen my people? Una ready for better gist? This time, we dey Enter Kogi State – the state wey Rivers Niger and Benue confluence like major traffic jam. But aside from water, the real confluence for Kogi na money junction confirm! Whether dem dey chop from government pail, dey ball with tech, or bless culture, these top 10 billionaires dey make ground. Come make we run the list, no yawa.

1. Alhaji Aliyu Abubakar – Baale of Oil, Telecom and Real Estate

Make we start strong: Alhaji Aliyu Abubakar dey hold Number One spot like say na OBJ second term. This oga no just dey smell private jet, e dey own them!

💸 Money Level:

• We hear say e fit dey worth anywhere from $30 million to clear $100 million .

• Report from School Drillers and others talk say him company, AA Oil Nigeria, don collect upstream oil contract epp, invest for telco, logistics, estates .

🎯 How the guy take blow:

• E dey run AA Oil – big name inside OPL and PSC oil deals.

• E still dey plonk money inside telecommunications and real estate – him consortium don build estates for Abuja, Lagos, Lokoja.

🤣 How we sikiera dey gist:

Na so man buy Maitama land for N1 billion back in 2005; na small pocket alert that be? E no dey carry last at all.

2. Senator Dino Melaye – The Human Volcano with Political Vibes

Ah! When you see Dino Melaye dey you go know say who no sabi money no dey whine. Guy blow pass those concerts wey dey happen for Festac.

💸 Net Worth:

• Different sources give am: $20M–$100M+. Nigerian Informer talk say $20M–$50M, queries place am at $100M, Legit version claims $800M (no sure that one oo) .

⚙️ Money Moves:

• Parliament money, plus real estate hustle.

• Coconut business for Entertainment + Lifestyle; e own franchise for Nigeria (McDonald’s?).

• Lifestyle na Rolex and 2-storey house thing.

😜 Gist Level:

Imagine this guy dey discuss Senate, then the same day e go dey post veranda bungalow with glass fence. Usain Bolt of politics and style.

3. Prince Malik Ado-Ibrahim – Royalty, Renewable Energy & F1 Flex

Next level: Prince Malik Ado-Ibrahim – Rock star son of the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland.

💸 Cash Range:

• From $10M up to $150M (people dey vary dey hype). Reports say ₦100B (~$120M) even appear .

🌐 Hustle:

• Founder of Bicernergy – green energy solutions.

• Part-owner of Formula One team Arrows – na real F1 talk.

• Royal by blood, businessman by hustle.

🧠 Commentary:

Picture prince wey dey balance crown, chamomile tea, and board meetings about solar farms. Scalpel of royalty dey cut ground for sustainable energy.

4. John Obaro – The Quiet Tech Tycoon with Payments in His Pocket

As we dey talk technology, this one na silent giant: John Obaro, the brain behind SystemSpecs and Remita.

💸 Net Worth:

• Between $8M to $120M (even ₦100B range) .

🧠 How he make money:

• He design Remita, the electronic payment gateway wey government dey use to collect taxes, deal PPP, pay SSCE – basically na universal money sorter.

• SystemSpecs don dey rake contracts with FG, CBN, etc.

✨ Gist Vibe:

No flashy IG photos, just code and board meetings. But if you dey pay any online govt fee, this man too muscle dey behind the scene.

5. Yahaya Bello – Gov-Turned-Businessman with Street Swag

Governor from Kogi wey blow inside politics and still dey hustle: Yahaya Bello.

💸 Value:

• Estimated around $6M, na legit pockets .

🛠 Hustle Side:

• Before politics, he dey run business for construction, transport, maybe small hotel.

• He no dey shy to flex: N80B dollar withdrawal dey headline everywhere .

😂 Gist Level:

Picture governor wey carry school fee spanner talk on Twitter, and na dollars him dey collect—Kogi style hustle.

6. Capt. Idris Wada – From Pilot to Politician, Still Solid Hustler

This one na real turntable: Capt. Idris Wada, former governor with pilot’s license.

💸 Value:

• Nigerian Queries & Informer say about $3M, School Drillers claim ₦32B (~$70M) .

✈ Hustle Track:

• Aviation business plus real estate and public office benefits.

🔍 Funny Gist:

Pilot wey fit dua office and land plane – cargo or political cargo both certified.

7. Ibrahim Idris – Money Man Wey Dey Trend With Houses

Another ex-governor wey get small millions: Ibrahim Idris.

💸 Cash File:

• About $3M–$25M range .

🏙 Hustle Moves:

• Houses for Abuja, perhaps properties for Lokoja.

• Hospitality small business and local bank account grow.

😌 You Know:

Guy still calm, but his accountant cry “big alert” everyday.

8. Smart Adeyemi – Smart Guy Turn Politics + Media Mogul

He start as journalist, now dey run media and dey represent Senator lane: Smart Adeyemi.

💸 Cash:

• Nigerian Queries says $2M, Nigerian Informer same, School Drillers ₦30B (~$75M) .

📰 Work Lane:

• Journalism and Senate privileges.

• Investments inside media house and small projects.

😄 Punchline:

Guy dey make money with voice – Both microphone and political chat dey pad his account.

9. Ohinoyi Dr. Abdul Rahman Ado Ibrahim – King & Landlord General

We back to royalty: HRH Ohinoyi of Ebiraland.

💸 Wealth:

• Nigerian Queries & Informer say $2M, School Drillers boast ₦60B (~$150M) .

🏛 Royal Hustle:

• Traditional royalty money and land rental.

• Involvement inside kidnap deals (land deals) wey get dropdown rent for Lokoja.

👑 Punchline:

Crown, coronation robe and cash in bag. Royalty plus rental equals serious alert.

🔟 Mohammed Bello Adoke – Lawyer With Deep Pocket Clam

Former AGF and Senior Advocate of Nigeria: Mohammed Bello Adoke.

💸 Bank Account:

• Between $1.5M–$110M depending on your source .

📜 Hustle Details:

• Lawyer, FG contracts, government connections.

😏 Gist Summary:

Barrister wey carry courtroom vibes and contract dry-downmoves. Money standby.

📊 Quick Summary Table (Kogi Money Legion)

🤔 What the Style Show?

1. Oil + Politics = Money Forever

   • Many big men fall under this category.

2. Tech No Dey Carry Last

   • Tech from west even fit disrupt north-central – big vibe.

3. Royalty Dey Still Hold Land

   • Prince and king remain landlords with good deal.

4. Numbers Vary – Take as Estimate

   • For Naija, numbers like wind – anywhere range pass.

Final Kogi Yarn

Kogi State no dey joke for money play. From oil barons, politicians wey dey flash cruise, tech geniuses behind digital gates, royal landlords, to writers and judgers – e flex well.

For Kogi, success fit start for throne but e fit end inside code. Or maybe begin for runway, end inside senatorial naija style. The one sure thing be say, opportunities for money plenty.

If you dey Kogi, think about lane wey fit port your pocket too.

If I miss anybody wey dey serious money lane, make una drop belle. Part 2 dey come!