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Obi LGA, Benue State

Land in Obi, with every paper checked.

Obi is a local government area 89 km south of Makurdi, with 12 INEC wards and 12 named neighbourhoods. Every plot here is title-checked before money moves, and land you own can be watched for you.

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12Named neighbourhoods
12INEC wards
89 kmTo Makurdi
98 kmTo Enugu airport

Where it is

Finding your way around Obi.

Obi is the 14th-closest LGA to Makurdi out of 23. Its named neighbourhoods spread across roughly 23 km. Obi sits on the edge of the built-up area, where much of the land is still open.

  • Akanu Ibiam International Airport: about 98 km
  • Calabar Port: about 225 km
  • Nearest LGAs: Oju, Ado and Otukpo
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Obi

Each dot is a neighbourhood in Benue; Obi’s are in black.

Land

Land in Obi, topic by topic.

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

OwnershipOwning land in ObiOwnership in Obi LGA is a right of occupancy under the Land Use Act, granted or recognised by Benue State. On the fringe of Obi, family land is common, so customary rights and family consent come first. For foreign buyers, ownership is usually through a company registered in Nigeria.
BuyingBuying a plot in ObiIn Obi LGA, check who has the right to sell, walk the beacons and settle access before any money moves. The nearest international airport, Enugu airport, is about 98 km away; we inspect on your behalf and show you on video.
SellingSelling land in ObiPlots in Obi LGA mostly sell to land bankers, small developers and families planning to build. A perfected title sells faster, so we secure Governor’s Consent and the survey before listing, and price against recent land sales in Obarike, Okpokwu and Irabi.
LeasingGround leases in ObiLand in Obi LGA can be leased to farmers and agro-processors. Leases are drafted with your lawyer, tenants are vetted and ground rent is collected on schedule.
ValuationValuing land in ObiA land value in Obi LGA is set from recent comparable land sales in Obarike, Okpokwu, Irabi and Ikwokwu, adjusted for plot size, shape and frontage; the title type; road access; and distance to Makurdi (about 89 km). Asking prices are not published here because they move; you get a written valuation.
InvestmentLand investment in ObiObi LGA suits land banking: buying before the area is built up and holding it under land watch. 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 Obi from abroadWe walk plots in Obi LGA with you on live video, check the title at the Benue State land registry and hold your payment until the deed is in your name. Land in Obi LGA can be fenced, signed and photographed every month under land watch.
Foreign investorsLand in Obi for international investorsWe plan the holding company and Governor’s Consent in Benue with your lawyers. Capital arrives with a Certificate of Capital Importation, and we compare Obi LGA with Obarike, Okpokwu and Irabi before you commit. Once acquired, the land is watched, valued and reported on every quarter.

Neighbourhoods

12 neighbourhoods in Obi.

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

AdikoAdum WestIkwokwuIrabiItogoObarikeObekoOdiapaOgoreOkpokwuOkwutungbeOrihi

Nearby

LGAs near Obi.

BenueOjuAbout 19 km away, 13 neighbourhoods.BenueAdoAbout 37 km away, 10 neighbourhoods.BenueOtukpoAbout 43 km away, 13 neighbourhoods.BenueGwer EastAbout 47 km away, 14 neighbourhoods.BenueKonshishaAbout 48 km away, 14 neighbourhoods.BenueOhiminiAbout 49 km away, 10 neighbourhoods.

Before you buy

What we check in Obi.

TitleVerify the title at the registryObi titles are checked at the Benue State land registry before any payment, together with the registered survey plan.
SurveyCharting and beaconsCharting shows whether a plot in Obi falls under government acquisition or a road setback; the beacons are then found on site.
Family landFamily consent and excisionOn the edge of town around Obi, land is often family or community land. Family consent, excision and gazette are checked.
SiteInspection in personOur team visits Obi, photographs the site and checks access, neighbours and any competing claims.

Services

Most useful in Obi.

Title VerificationSix checks before you pay anything.Land WatchEmpty plots fenced, watched and photographed monthly.Title PerfectionIncomplete land papers taken through to a registered title.

Frequently asked questions

How many neighbourhoods are in Obi?

Obi has 12 named neighbourhoods across 12 INEC wards, including Adiko, Adum West, Ikwokwu and Irabi.

How far is Obi from Makurdi?

About 89 km in a straight line, to the south of Makurdi. By road it is usually further.

Which LGAs are near Obi?

The nearest are Oju, about 19 km, Ado, about 37 km, Otukpo, about 43 km and Gwer East, about 47 km.

What is the nearest international airport to Obi?

Akanu Ibiam International Airport, about 98 km away in a straight line.

How do I verify land in Obi?

The title is searched at the Benue State land registry, the survey is charted and matched to the beacons, the seller’s authority is confirmed and our team inspects the site. On the edge of town around Obi, land is often family or community land. Family consent, excision and gazette are checked.

Talk to us about land in Obi.

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

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