Shehu Shagari Net Worth
View full profileShehu Shagari's net worth is currently estimated at $5M in 2026.
Net Worth Over Time
Net Worth Timeline
1979$0.5MA
Elected President of Nigeria
Becomes the first democratically elected president of Nigeria.
1983$1M+100%C
Military Coup Ousts Shagari
Removed from power in a military coup, ending his presidency.
1986$2M+100%C
Detention and Release
Detained by the new regime, later released.
2000$3M+50%C
Elder Statesman Role
Plays a role as an elder statesman in Nigerian politics.
2018$5M+67%D
Death in Abuja
Shehu Shagari dies.
2026$5MD
Remembered as First President
Remembered as Nigeria's first democratically elected president, legacy mixed.
Last updated: February 25, 2026