Who Be the Real Big Men for Kwara? Kwara Billionaires

How far my people? You know say e get some states for Naija wey quiet but full of surprise? Kwara na one of them. Dem no too dey shout, but make you no dull — the level of money wey dey hide for Ilorin and the surrounding towns fit shock you. Today, I wan yan you the tori of the Top 10 Richest Men wey dey Kwara State. E no just end for who get money pass, na the gist behind their hustle, how dem start, wetin dem dey do and how dem take package their life come become wetin we dey see today.

So grab zobo or chilled Pepsi, balance well and make we dive into this rich people tori.

1. Papa Oyedepo

If you never hear of Bishop David Oyedepo, maybe na under rock you dey stay. This man be founder of Winners Chapel aka Living Faith Church Worldwide. Him get money no be small — dem talk say him net worth don touch $150 million and still dey grow.

Wetin give am money?

• Church matter — worldwide ministry.

• Covenant University and Landmark University dey under am.

• He dey run printing press, bookshop, media business and construction firm join.

• Na landlord for different parts of Nigeria and abroad.

Why he dey reign?
Bishop no just dey preach, he sabi package. He teach prosperity and him life na evidence. If to say na movie, Oyedepo go be lead actor for "How to turn prayer into dollars."

2. Dr. Bukola Saraki — Politician Wey Dey Play Politics Like Chess

Next na our former Senate President, Oloye himself — Dr. Bukola Saraki. This guy sabi arrange moves like say na Game of Thrones him dey act. But forget politics, Oga get serious money for back.

Where the cash from?

• Former Governor of Kwara.

• He dey real estate, oil & gas and medical biz.

• Family background strong — him papa na late Olusola Saraki (another baller).

• He own houses, hotels, and investments wey no fit count finish.

Money gist?
Dem talk say he get net worth of over $250 million, and you go hardly see am carry am for head. Na coded baller. No dey surprise if you jam am for one private jet or exotic island resort dey chill.

3. Prince Samuel Adedoyin — Businessman Wey Carry Industry for Shoulder

Omo, this man na real OG for the money game. Prince Samuel Adedoyin, founder of Doyin Group of Companies, don dey build money since when "white chalk still dey market."

Wetin be him hustle?

• He dey do manufacturing — soap, detergent, noodles, agro products.

• He own real estate, hotels and even dey inside banking matter small.

• Na one of the biggest employers of labour from Kwara.

How much?
Reports say him don rake in like $200 million. If you see him, e go look like your grandpa, but the way him account dey fat ehn, even Dangote fit reason collabo.

4. Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq — Gov Wey Get Oil Money Before Politics

Yes, make we talk about Governor Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq. Before e enter government house for Ilorin, the guy don already dey run oil & gas company — NOPA Oil.

Inside story:

• Him oil firm dey supply big clients even outside Nigeria.

• He still hold shares for agriculture and construction business.

• Him come from powerful AbdulRazaq family — dem get cash and clout.

Wetin we dey hear?
Dem estimate him worth near $200 million. And the way him government dey carry projects waka steady, e sure say e still dey add more zeros.

5. Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed — Banker Wey Turn Governor

You fit know am as ex-governor, but before all the agbada and politics, Abdulfatah Ahmed na sharp banker.

Hustle levels:

• He work for finance sector before entering politics.

• He get interest for agriculture and real estate.

• Silent investor, no too loud, but dey control things behind curtain.

Cash matter?
Him net worth dey float around $100 to $350 million. Quiet but deadly. Na those kind people wey you go see with normal phone but e get 5 estates for Abuja.

6. Alhaji Lai Mohammed — Talk Talk Wey Bring Cash

Yes na, Lai Mohammed, former Minister of Information, dey this list. You go know am for him grammar wey sometimes dey sound like broadcast from 1999, but forget the talk — Baba dey cash out.

Where e dey make am?

• Lawyer by profession.

• Own shares for communication, law consultancy and media.

• Him connection strong — both politically and business-wise.

Na how much?
E dey estimated to worth over $500 million. Omo, talk dey cheap, but for Lai, talk dey bring alert.

7. Razak Okoya — Lagos Baller Wey Still Get Kwara Link

This one shock you? Yes o! Razak Okoya, the Eleganza man, dey linked to Kwara through business and family.

Wetin he dey produce?
Everything house dey need — plastic chairs, buckets, household items, fans, you name am.

Big baller alert!
Net worth na about $600 million. Eleganza dey in almost every Nigerian home. So even your mama plastic tray fit be from Okoya.

8. Ibrahim Gambari — Diplomatic Don Wey Still Get Kwara Passport

Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, former Chief of Staff to President Buhari, na another quiet billionaire. You go think say he be just scholar, but Baba dey arrange investment like big boy.

Where e dey ball?

• He be ex-UN ambassador.

• Own properties for Nigeria and abroad.

• Get shares for educational consultancy and real estate.

Him value?
Dem estimate am around $250 million. Quiet don, no dey flash am, but him name open doors.

9. Alhaji Shuaib Oyedokun — Finance and Investment Master

You no too go see am for headlines, but Alhaji Oyedokun dey run lowkey money levels. He dey involved for:

• Banking and insurance.

• Stock investments and property development.

• He be political kingmaker too.

We dey talk how much?
Near $220 million. E go just dey smile as your favorite celeb dey brag with Toyota, when him dey check Bentley catalog.

10. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari — Emir Wey Get Respect Plus Assets

Last but not least, the Emir of Ilorin, Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, fit no dey Forbes list but the kind wealth wey traditional rulers dey control ehn… no be here.

Where money dey come from?

• Land ownership (you no fit build for Ilorin without touching Emirate Council).

• Political influence.

• Gifts, donations, and long-standing family wealth.

Estimate?
Although e no go carry cash like Oyedepo, reports suggest the Emir get over ₦10 billion worth of assets.

🧾 Summary Table — Make You See Who Dey Where

🎯 Moral of the Tori

See ehn, Kwara State dey filled with plenty opportunity. The men wey make this list no dey sleep for money — dem hustle, dem invest, dem build legacy.

Wetin you fit learn?

• Make your brain dey sharp — look beyond salary.

• Think business, property, and long-term plans.

• Even if you start small, consistency go open road.

So whether you dey sell shawarma now or you dey do photography, just dey reason how to move am to the next level.

If this blog post ginger you, abeg no keep am to yourself. Share am with your WhatsApp group, Twitter clique, or even that friend wey still dey doubt say people from Kwara fit hammer. The truth be say, big boys full everywhere — you fit be next.

Stay woke. Stay winning. Stay rich in mind and money.

✌🏾❤️ Kwara no dey carry last!