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Numan LGA, Adamawa State

Numan land, checked before you pay.

Lying 59 km west of Yola, Numan covers 10 INEC wards and 8 named neighbourhoods. Every plot here is title-checked before money moves, and land you own can be watched for you.

8Named neighbourhoods
10INEC wards
59 kmTo Yola
291 kmTo Maiduguri airport

Where it is

Numan on the map.

Numan is the 6th-closest LGA to Yola out of 21. Its named neighbourhoods spread across roughly 45 km. Numan is rural, with settlements spread far apart.

  • Maiduguri International Airport: about 291 km
  • Calabar Port: about 646 km
  • Nearest LGAs: Demsa, Lamurde and Guyuk
Numan in AdamawaApproximate
Numan

Each dot is a neighbourhood in Adamawa; Numan’s are in black.

Land

Land in Numan: what to know.

Ownership, buying, selling, leasing, valuation and investment of land, as they apply in Numan LGA.

OwnershipOwning land in NumanUnder the Land Use Act, land in Adamawa is held in trust by the governor, so owners in Numan LGA hold a right of occupancy rather than freehold. Around Numan, land is mostly held customarily; the local government grants rights of occupancy and the community must consent to a sale. For foreign buyers, ownership is usually through a company registered in Nigeria.
BuyingBuying a plot in NumanIn Numan LGA, parcels are typically large, so start with community consent, a registered survey and a road that works in the rainy season. At about 291 km from Maiduguri airport, land in Numan is usually seen by video, with our team on site.
SellingSelling land in NumanThe usual buyers for land in Numan LGA are agro-investors, farmers and businesses needing large sites. A perfected title sells faster, so we secure Governor’s Consent and the survey before listing, and price against recent land sales in Kodomti, Dong and Imburu.
LeasingGround leases in NumanLand in Numan LGA can be leased to farmers and agro-processors. We vet tenants, agree the term and reviews in writing, and collect ground rent for you.
ValuationValuing land in NumanA land value in Numan LGA is set from recent comparable land sales in Kodomti, Dong, Imburu and Opalo, adjusted for plot size, shape and frontage; the title type; road access; and distance to Yola (about 59 km). You receive a written valuation for your plot, not a headline figure.
InvestmentLand investment in NumanFor land investors, Numan LGA points to farmland and large parcels for agro-processing. Each parcel is tested against demand, access and title risk before you commit.

How we help

How Ibile Engineering helps.

For Nigerians living abroad and for international investors, individuals, companies and funds.

Nigerians abroadOwn land in Numan from abroadOur team inspects land in Numan LGA and walks you round it on video, check the title at the Adamawa State land registry and hold your payment until the deed is in your name. Land in Numan LGA can be fenced, signed and photographed every month under land watch.
Foreign investorsLand in Numan for international investorsStructure comes first: a Nigerian holding company and Governor’s Consent, planned with your lawyers. We register incoming capital with a Certificate of Capital Importation and benchmark Numan LGA against Kodomti, Dong and Imburu. After purchase we watch the land, lease it if you want, and report quarterly.

Neighbourhoods

8 neighbourhoods in Numan.

Select one for its distances, nearest neighbours and what to check there.

Before you buy

What we check in Numan.

TitleVerify the title at the registryNuman titles are checked at the Adamawa State land registry before any payment, together with the registered survey plan.
SurveyCharting and beaconsCharting shows whether a plot in Numan falls under government acquisition or a road setback; the beacons are then found on site.
CommunityCommunity land and accessLarge plots around Numan need community and family consent, a clear access road and, for business use, power and water checks.
SiteInspection in personOur team visits Numan, photographs the site and checks access, neighbours and any competing claims.

Frequently asked questions

How many neighbourhoods are in Numan?

Numan has 8 named neighbourhoods across 10 INEC wards, including Bare, Bolki, Gamadio and Imburu.

How far is Numan from Yola?

About 59 km in a straight line, to the west of Yola. By road it is usually further.

Which LGAs are near Numan?

The nearest are Demsa, about 19 km, Lamurde, about 27 km, Guyuk, about 43 km and Shelleng, about 46 km.

What is the nearest international airport to Numan?

Maiduguri International Airport, about 291 km away in a straight line.

How do I verify land in Numan?

The title is searched at the Adamawa State land registry, the survey is charted and matched to the beacons, the seller’s authority is confirmed and our team inspects the site. Large plots around Numan need community and family consent, a clear access road and, for business use, power and water checks.

Talk to us about land in Numan.

Tell us what land you want to buy, sell, lease, value or protect. An adviser replies within one working day.