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Magarya, Itas/Gadau, Bauchi

Buying land in Magarya? Check every paper first.

Magarya is in the west of Itas/Gadau LGA in Bauchi State, about 177 km from Bauchi. It falls within the Abdallawa/Magarya ward. We buy, sell, lease and value land here, and check every title before you pay.

177 kmTo Bauchi
134 kmTo Kano airport
1Neighbourhood within 3 km
RuralArea profile

Where it is

Magarya on the map.

Abdallawa shares an INEC ward with Magarya, so the two are usually treated as one area. 1 named neighbourhood lie within 3 km. Magarya is rural, with settlements spread far apart.

  • Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport: about 134 km
  • Calabar Port: about 781 km
  • Itas/Gadau LGA centre: about 23 km
Magarya and surroundingsApproximate
BuzawaBambalGwaraiMagarya

Neighbourhoods within 15 km. Itas/Gadau’s are in black; nearby ones are labelled.

Land

What owning land in Magarya involves.

Ownership, buying, selling, leasing, valuation and investment of land, as they apply in Magarya, Itas/Gadau.

OwnershipOwning land in MagaryaUnder the Land Use Act, land in Bauchi is held in trust by the governor, so owners in Magarya, Itas/Gadau hold a right of occupancy rather than freehold. Around Magarya, 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 MagaryaIn Magarya, Itas/Gadau, parcels are typically large, so start with community consent, a registered survey and a road that works in the rainy season. Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is about 134 km away, so most clients walk the plot with us on video while we inspect in person.
SellingSelling land in MagaryaPlots in Magarya, Itas/Gadau mostly sell to agro-investors, farmers and businesses needing large sites. Pricing is set against land sales in Buzawa, Bambal and Gwarai, and the papers are perfected before buyers see it.
LeasingGround leases in MagaryaIn Magarya, Itas/Gadau, demand for leased land comes from farmers and agro-processors. Leases are drafted with your lawyer, tenants are vetted and ground rent is collected on schedule.
ValuationValuing land in MagaryaWe value land in Magarya, Itas/Gadau from comparable land sales in Buzawa, Bambal, Gwarai and Dogon Jeji "B", adjusted for plot size, shape and frontage; the title type; road access; and distance to Bauchi (about 177 km). You receive a written valuation for your plot, not a headline figure.
InvestmentLand investment in MagaryaMagarya, Itas/Gadau suits farmland and large parcels for agro-processing, well away from Bauchi. We check title, demand and exit before any offer is made.

How we help

How Ibile Engineering helps.

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

Nigerians abroadOwn land in Magarya from abroadWe walk plots in Magarya, Itas/Gadau with you on live video, check the title at the Bauchi State land registry and hold your payment until the deed is in your name. Land in Magarya, Itas/Gadau can be fenced, signed and photographed every month under land watch.
Foreign investorsLand in Magarya for international investorsWith your lawyers, we set up the Nigerian holding company and secure Governor’s Consent. Capital arrives with a Certificate of Capital Importation, and we compare Magarya, Itas/Gadau with Buzawa, Bambal and Gwarai before you commit. We then protect the land and send quarterly reports with updated values.

Before you buy

What we check in Magarya.

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

More in Itas/Gadau

Other neighbourhoods in Itas/Gadau.

Frequently asked questions

Which LGA is Magarya in?

Magarya is in Itas/Gadau LGA, Bauchi State, within the Abdallawa/Magarya INEC ward. It sits in the west of Itas/Gadau.

How far is Magarya from Bauchi?

About 177 km in a straight line, to the north of Bauchi. The road distance is usually longer.

Which neighbourhoods are near Magarya?

The nearest are Abdallawa (same ward), Buzawa (5.1 km), Bambal (12 km) and Gwarai (12 km).

What is the nearest international airport to Magarya?

Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, about 134 km away.

How do I check land in Magarya before buying?

Magarya titles are checked at the Bauchi State land registry before any payment, together with the registered survey plan. Large plots around Magarya need community and family consent, a clear access road and, for business use, power and water checks.

Talk to us about land in Magarya.

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