My people, settle down with your kilishi and zobo, because this gist is going to sweet you pass sugar! Plateau State—blessed with serene weather, cultural richness, and mountains that touch the sky—silently crafts some serious moneybags. From banking moguls to mining magnates and political powerhouses, Plateau’s favorite sons have stacked wealth in style.

Ready to meet the top 10 richest living Plateauites? I’ll break it down, give you the estimated net worths, stir in some local flavor, and drop names you know and admire. Let’s dive in!

1. Jonah David Jang – The Real Estate Powerhouse

Estimated Net Worth: $50 million

Starting strong with Jonah Jang, a retired Air Force General turned influential politician. Governor from 2007 to 2015, this man used his position smartly—invested heavily in land and housing, especially in prosperous Jos and up-and-coming districts in Abuja.
According to one reputable ranking, his fortune clocks around $50 million thanks to savvy real estate plays.

2. Simon Lalong – The Farming & Property Mogul

Estimated Net Worth: $30 million

Next up: Simon Lalong, a legal eagle turned governor (2015–2023), now a senator. He’s known for keeping it humble but building quietly—owning sprawling farms and housing estates across Plateau. His estimated wealth is around $30 million. 

3. Joshua Dariye – The Controversially Wealthy Ex-Gov

Estimated Net Worth: $20 million

Ah, Joshua Dariye, the man with more stories than a Nollywood film. Yes, controversies tagged along—but the guy still made smart investments in oil & gas, agriculture, and real estate. The current estimate? $20 million. 

4. Abubakar Sadiq (Sadeeq Plaza) – The Jos Business Icon

Estimated Net Worth: $20 million

Local legend alert—Sadeeq Plaza, aka Abubakar Sadiq, is a Jos-born businessman and philanthropist. With strong stakes in real estate, telecoms, hospitality, logistics, he’s built a name and a fortune, estimated at $20 million. 

5. General Jeremiah Useni – Agribusiness & Realty Baron

Estimated Net Worth: $15 million

This gent—Jeremiah Useni—is as sharp as they come: ex-senator, ex-military governor, and now a powerhouse in real estate and farming. Investors and friends put his wealth around $15 million. 

6. Dimka Ayuba – Construction & Education Investor

Estimated Net Worth: $12 million

Dimka Ayuba, senator for Plateau Central, sits pretty with real estate and school investments. Before that, he warmed the seat at TETFund. Total wealth? About $12 million, they say.

7. Istifanus Gyang – Hospitality & Agri Savant

Estimated Net Worth: $10 million

This Gyang guy knows how to mix profit with peacebuilding. Hotels, tourism, farms—he’s tapped it all. People peg his net worth at around $10 million yet, and he’s still blossoming.

8. Musa Agah – Manufacturing and Politicos Combined

Estimated Net Worth: $9 million

Representing Jos North/Bassa, Musa Agah turned politics into business—especially manufacturing and construction. Net worth clock? Around $9 million. 

9. Danyaro Sarpiya – The Accountant with Heart

Estimated Net Worth: $9 million

Danyaro Sarpiya might be quiet, but he’s active in real estate, philanthropy, and education. Wealth? Roughly $9 million too. Steady. 

10. Chief Pukat Barde – Agribusiness & Land Titan

Estimated Net Worth: $7 million

Rounding us off is Chief Pukat Barde, a technocrat and civil servant turned wealthy farmer and landowner. With acres of farmland and agri-investments, his wealth is about $7 million.

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Final Thoughts

Chai! Plateau State isn’t just about cool weather and pretty mountains. It’s got money-makers, believers, and sustainers. From Jang’s heavyweight property game to Lalong’s farm estates, from Dariye’s oil hustle to Sadiq’s real estate and telecom spread, this list shows diversity and hustle.

See how politics and business intertwine—ex-governors and politicians investing in farms, schools, real estate. But you also find the wise and quiet—like Sarpiya or Musa Agah—making wealth without the noise.

Plateau’s richest may not flash designer suits or gold chains, but they build, they invest, they stay rooted. If you blend tradition, vision, and business savvy—you too can stack wealth like them.