Joshua is one of Africa’s richest pastors

Nigerian pastor TB Joshua. File picture: AP

Nigerian pastor TB Joshua. File picture: AP

Published Sep 18, 2014

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Johannesburg - Self-styled faith healer TB Joshua was named the third-richest pastor in Nigeria with an estimated net worth of between $10-million and $15-million, according to a list compiled by Forbes.

Joshua heads the Synagogue Church of All Nations (Scoan).

The church's guesthouse in Lagos collapsed on Friday, killing dozens of people, including 67 South Africans.

The church accommodates 15 000 worshippers on Sundays.

Topping the Forbes list is Bishop David Oyedepo, with an estimated net worth of $150m. He founded the Living Faith World Outreach Ministry in Nigeria which is Africa’s largest worship centre. It has a seating capacity of 50 000.

Oyedepo owns four private jets, a publishing company, a university and a high school. - Sapa

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