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Borno State

Borno land, checked before you pay.

Borno State is divided into 27 local government areas, 312 INEC wards and 406 named neighbourhoods. Every one of them is covered: buying, selling, leasing and valuing land, with title checks at the Borno State land registry.

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27Local government areas
406Named neighbourhoods
MaiduguriState capital
1976Year created · North East

At a glance

How Borno is laid out.

Maiduguri is the capital, in the North East geopolitical zone. Bama has the most named neighbourhoods (39), and Shani is the LGA farthest from Maiduguri, about 226 km away.

  • Maiduguri International Airport is about 15 km from Maiduguri
  • Nearest states: Yobe, Adamawa and Gombe
  • 312 INEC wards across 27 LGAs
Borno in NigeriaApproximate
Maiduguri

Each dot is an LGA. Borno’s 27 LGAs are in black; Maiduguri is marked.

Local government areas

All 27 LGAs in Borno.

Select an LGA to see its neighbourhoods, distances and what to check before you buy.

AbadamAskira/UbaBamaBayoBiuChibokDamboaDikwaGubioGuzamalaGwozaHawulJereKagaKala/BalgeKondugaKukawaKwaya KusarMafaMagumeriMaiduguriMarteMobbarMongunoNgalaNganzaiShani

Land

What owning land in Borno involves.

Ownership, buying, selling, leasing, valuation and investment of land, as they apply in Borno State.

OwnershipOwning land in BornoUnder the Land Use Act, land in Borno is held in trust by the governor, so owners in Borno State hold a right of occupancy rather than freehold. Documents in Borno range from Certificates of Occupancy to older deeds; transfers need Governor’s Consent. International buyers normally hold through a Nigerian-incorporated company.
BuyingBuying a plot in BornoLand in Borno State is mostly infill plots between existing buildings. Access, drainage, setbacks and what the zoning allows matter as much as the price. You can fly into Maiduguri airport, about 15 km away, or let us walk you round the plot on video.
SellingSelling land in BornoLand in Borno State typically sells to developers, businesses needing a site and local investors. Pricing is set against land sales in Shehuri South, Hausari and Zango, and the papers are perfected before buyers see it.
LeasingGround leases in BornoLand in Borno State can be leased to businesses near Maiduguri needing car parks, fuel stations or temporary sites; car parks and logistics users serving Maiduguri airport; and fuel retailers, telecoms mast sites and pop-up businesses. Leases are drafted with your lawyer, tenants are vetted and ground rent is collected on schedule.
ValuationValuing land in BornoWe value land in Borno State from comparable land sales in Shehuri South, Hausari, Zango and Mafoni, adjusted for plot size, shape and frontage; the title type; road access; and access to main roads. Every valuation is written up for your specific plot and date.
InvestmentLand investment in BornoBorno State suits commercial sites serving people who work in Maiduguri, and sites for hotels and serviced buildings near Maiduguri airport. Any figures come from current evidence for your shortlist, not a brochure.

How we help

How Ibile Engineering helps.

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

Nigerians abroadOwn land in Borno from abroadYou see every plot in Borno State on live video before deciding, check the title at the Borno State land registry and hold your payment until the deed is in your name. Land in Borno State can be fenced, signed and photographed every month under land watch.
Foreign investorsLand in Borno 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 Borno State against Shehuri South, Hausari and Zango. After purchase we watch the land, lease it if you want, and report quarterly.

Before you buy

What we check in Borno.

TitleVerify the title at the registryBorno titles are checked at the Borno State land registry before any payment, together with the registered survey plan.
SurveyCharting and beaconsCharting shows whether a plot in Borno falls under government acquisition or a road setback; the beacons are then found on site.
PlanningInfill plots and approvalsMuch of Borno is built up, so plots are infill sites. Access, drainage, setbacks and what the zoning allows matter as much as the title.
SiteInspection in personOur team visits Borno, photographs the site and checks access, neighbours and any competing claims.

Services

What we do in Borno.

Title VerificationSix checks before you pay anything.Buying LandPlots and parcels found, checked and bought in your name.Land WatchEmpty plots fenced, watched and photographed monthly.

Frequently asked questions

How many LGAs are in Borno State?

Borno State has 27 local government areas, 312 INEC wards and 406 named neighbourhoods on this site, from Abadam to Shani.

What is the capital of Borno State?

Maiduguri is the capital of Borno State, in Maiduguri LGA. The state was created in 1976.

Which international airport is closest to Maiduguri?

Maiduguri International Airport, about 15 km from Maiduguri in a straight line.

How do I verify land in Borno?

Titles are searched at the Borno State land registry, the survey plan is charted for acquisition and setbacks, the seller’s authority is confirmed and the site is inspected. We do all of this before you pay.

Can I buy land in Borno from abroad?

Yes. Site walks are by live video, documents can be signed outside Nigeria, and payment is released only when the deed is in your name.

Talk to us about land in Borno.

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

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