• The Most Expensive Gifts Nigerian Pastors Have Ever Received

    “I got 12 cars in 12 months”

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    In Nigeria, sometimes it feels like the holier the man, the grander the gift given to him.

    From private jets to mansions, these six Nigerian mega-pastors have been recipients of mega gifts from those thankful for their divine service.

    Bishop David Oyedepo – approx. ₦800m–₦1bn each 

    For his 70th birthday in 2024, Bishop Oyedepo was gifted two brand new Rolls-Royce Cullinans by his “spiritual sons,” including Bishop David Ibiyeomie and Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo.

    Pastor Jerry Eze – approx. ₦500 million 

    Just last month, Nigerian socialite Obi Cubana gifted his longtime friend and pastor, Jerry Eze, a ₦500 million mansion to celebrate the pastor’s 44th birthday. 

    Bishop Tom Samson — approx. ₦132.8 million 

    In 2016, Bishop Samson was gifted a 2014 Rolls-Royce Phantom for his 50th birthday by his organising committee and congregation. 

    Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor — approx. ₦769.3 million 

    In 2012, pastor Oritsejafor was presented with a pre-owned Bombardier Challenger 601 private jet for his birthday. The money for the gift was crowd-funded by his congregation. 

    Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo — approx. ₦1.5 billion 

    In 2025, pastor Fatoyinbo celebrated his 50th birthday and received a Rolls-Royce from his “spiritual sons.” The pastor called this gift a consequence of his own gift-giving. 

    Pastor David Ibiyeomie — “millions of naira” 

    In 2021, Pastor Ibiyeomie revealed that Pastor Komaiya gifted him 12 cars in 12 months and a luxury wristwatch. Ibiyeomie said they were worth millions of naira. 



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