{"id":295492,"date":"2023-05-30T11:45:49","date_gmt":"2023-05-30T10:45:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nigerianfinder.com\/?p=295492"},"modified":"2023-05-30T11:45:49","modified_gmt":"2023-05-30T10:45:49","slug":"list-of-nigerians-who-own-private-jets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nigerianfinder.com\/list-of-nigerians-who-own-private-jets\/","title":{"rendered":"List of Nigerians Who Own Private Jets"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you wondering which ultra-rich Nigerians enjoy the luxury of traveling in their aircraft? In this article, we&#8217;d be listing who they are and indicating the type of aircraft they own, if possible. You should, however, put in mind that this list may not contain the names of Nigerians who own private jets. Read on.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-295493\" src=\"https:\/\/nigerianfinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/List-of-Nigerians-Who-Own-Private-Jets.jpg\" alt=\"List of Nigerians Who Own Private Jets\" width=\"604\" height=\"344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nigerianfinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/List-of-Nigerians-Who-Own-Private-Jets.jpg 604w, https:\/\/nigerianfinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/List-of-Nigerians-Who-Own-Private-Jets-600x342.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 604px) 100vw, 604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a list of Nigerians who own private jets:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><strong>Mike Adenuga\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mike Adenuga, the owner of Conoil, Globacom, and Cobblestone Properties, is one of the Nigerians who own private jets. He owns at least three known personal aircraft, which include a Bombardier Challenger 604, a Falcon 7X, and a Bombardier Global Express XRS.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><strong>Orji Uzor Kalu<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Orji Uzor Kalu, former two-term Abia State governor, and current senator, is an ultra-rich businessman and politician who owns at least three private jets. The aircraft we can confirm he owns at the time of writing this article include Gulfstream G650, Gulfstream IV, and Bombardier EXP XL.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><strong>Aliko Dangote\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World&#8217;s richest black man, and by extension, Nigeria&#8217;s wealthiest person, Aliko Dangote is a proud owner of at least two known private aircraft. These include a Bombardier Global Express XRS and another luxury jet capable of conveying 19 passengers and flying a distance of 14300km.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><strong>Arthur Eze\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arthur Eze is an extremely wealthy businessman with investments across several sectors of the economy, in Nigeria and other African countries. He owns several aircraft, including a Gulfstream jet, a Bombardier Stream, and a Falcon jet.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><strong>Adedeji Adeleke<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The chairman of Pacific Holdings Limited and father to Davido, Adedeji Adeleke is an extremely rich businessman. No wonder the renowned musician, Davido, refers to himself as <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Omo Baba Olowo, <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">meaning &#8220;child of a rich man&#8221;<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adedeji Adeleke owns a Bombardier Global Express 6000.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><strong>Johnson Suleiman\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Johnson Suleiman, the popular televangelist and General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International, is one of few Nigerians who own a private jet. Although we cannot confirm the make of the aircraft he owns, we are certain he owns at least a private aircraft.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><strong>David Oyedepo<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">David Oyedepo, who is best known for being the founding pastor and General Overseer of Living Faith Church, owns at least four private aircraft. These private jets include a Bombardier Challenger 604, Gulfstream IV (G-IV), Gulfstream V (Gee-5), and Grumman Gulfstream I (G-15a).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><strong>Enoch Adebayo<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch A. Adebayo, is among the Nigerians who own personal aircraft(s). Enoch Adebayo owns several personal jets, however, we can confirm that he owns Gulfstream G550 and Gulfstream G-IV aircraft.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><strong>Theophilus Danjuma<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After an illustrious career in the military, Theophilus Danjuma delved into business.\u00a0 He has amassed billions from shipping and revenue from OML 246 oil block which his exploration firm, South Atlantic Petroleum (SAPETRO), owns and operates. Theophilus Danjuma owns at least two private jets, which include a Hawker 900 XP and Bombardier Challenger 605.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><strong>Cletus Madubugwu Ibeto\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cletus Ibeto is a successful businessman who has accumulated substantial wealth from investments in several sectors of the economy, including real estate, oil and gas, and hospitality, among others. As an ultra-rich individual, Cletus Ibetus owns at least one personal aircraft. We can&#8217;t, however, confirm what the make of the aircraft is at the time of writing this article.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><strong>Femi Otedola<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Femi Otedola owns a private jet, however, the type of aircraft he owns cannot be confirmed at the time of writing this time.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><strong>Atiku Abubakar\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Atiku Abubakar is a prolific businessman who has amassed billions of Naira from his investments in various sectors of the economy. Atiku Abubakar owns an Embraer Phenom 100 aircraft.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><strong>Bola Ahmed Tinubu<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the president-elect in the February 2023 election, owns at least two private aircraft.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><strong>Rochas Okorocha\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rochas Okorocha, who is the senator representing Imo West and former Imo State governor, is one of the owners of private aircraft in Nigeria.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><strong>Olusegun Obasanjo\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Olusegun Obasanjo, former military president, and two-term civilian president, is a private jet owner in Nigeria.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><strong>Ali Modu Sheriff<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ali Modu Sheriff, a serving senator and former governor of Borno State, owns at least four private jets, including three Dornier aircraft and a Gulfstream G650.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><strong>Obinna Iyiegbu (Obi Cubana)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2022, Obi Cubana purchased an Embraer ERJ-145MP aircraft for his personal use, making him among the Nigerians that own a private jet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><strong>Godswill Akpabio\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Godswill Akpabio owns a Bombardier Global 5000 aircraft for his private use.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><strong>Rotimi Amaechi\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rotimi Amaechi, the past Minister of Transportation under the Buhari administration, is one of few Nigerians that own a private jet. He owns a Bombardier Global 5000 (N565RS) aircraft.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><strong>Ayo Oritsejafor\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ayo Oritsejafor, founding pastor of World of Life Bible Church, is another private jet owner in Nigeria. He owns a Bombardier Challenger 601 aircraft.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><strong>Ibrahim Badamasi Babaginda\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ibrahim Badamasi Babaginda is an elder statesman who ruled Nigeria as military president from 1985 to 1993. After leaving active service in the military, IBB invested in several blue-chip companies, including Globacom. His investments have yielded fruits, as IBB is among the richest men in Nigeria. Expectedly, IBB enjoys the luxury of being a billionaire, including owning a Learjet 45 aircraft for his air travel.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><strong>Bishop Mike Okonkwo\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bishop Mike Okonkwo, the General Overseer of The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM) owns a private jet. We don&#8217;t, however, know the kind of aircraft he has.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><strong>Ifeanyi Ubah\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ifeanyi Ubah owns an Embraer Legacy 6000 aircraft which he uses for his personal air travel needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><strong>Allen Ifechukwu Onyema<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allen Onyema, CEO of Air Peace, the indigenous airline with the most aircraft, deserves to be on this list. Although the aircraft are for commercial purposes, he makes use of them for his travel needs too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><strong>Ned Nwoko<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ned Nwoko owns a Falcon 7x aircraft which he uses for his and his family&#8217;s travel needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><strong>Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Funfeyin<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Funfeyin, the General Overseer of Mercyland Deliverance Ministry, owns a Bombardier Challenger 601-3R aircraft which he and his family use for their air travel needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><strong>Ernest Azudialu Obiejesi\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ernest Azudialu Obiejese, the chairman of NestOil, owns a Gulfstream GIV (N990EA) aircraft for his personal use.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Folorunsho<\/strong> Alakija<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Folorunsho Alakija of Famfa Oil Limited, the indigenous oil exploration firm in charge of OPL 216, owns a Bombardier Global Express XRS aircraft.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joseph Arumemi-Ikhide<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chris Oyakhilome<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bryant Orjiako<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jimoh Ibrahim<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jide Omokore<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you wondering which ultra-rich Nigerians enjoy the luxury of traveling in their aircraft? 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