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Giwi, Askira/Uba, Borno

Own land in Giwi with confidence.

Giwi is in the south-east of Askira/Uba LGA in Borno State, about 143 km from Maiduguri. It falls within the Wamdeo / Giwi ward. We buy, sell, lease and value land here, and check every title before you pay.

143 kmTo Maiduguri
144 kmTo Maiduguri airport
1Neighbourhood within 3 km
Peri-urbanArea profile

Where it is

Giwi on the map.

Wamdeo shares an INEC ward with Giwi, so the two are usually treated as one area. 1 named neighbourhood lie within 3 km. Giwi sits on the edge of the built-up area, where much of the land is still open.

  • Maiduguri International Airport: about 144 km
  • Calabar Port: about 818 km
  • Askira/Uba LGA centre: about 9.1 km
Giwi and surroundingsApproximate
UdaChulMussaGiwi

Neighbourhoods within 15 km. Askira/Uba’s are in black; nearby ones are labelled.

Land

Land in Giwi: what to know.

Ownership, buying, selling, leasing, valuation and investment of land, as they apply in Giwi, Askira/Uba.

OwnershipOwning land in GiwiOwnership in Giwi, Askira/Uba is a right of occupancy under the Land Use Act, granted or recognised by Borno State. Land at the edge of Giwi is often still held by families, which makes family consent and a customary right of occupancy essential. Foreign individuals and companies usually hold through a company incorporated in Nigeria.
BuyingBuying a plot in GiwiMost land around Giwi, Askira/Uba is family land sold plot by plot. Confirm who can sell, find every beacon on site and agree access before paying. At about 144 km from Maiduguri airport, land in Giwi is usually seen by video, with our team on site.
SellingSelling land in GiwiThe usual buyers for land in Giwi, Askira/Uba are land bankers, small developers and families planning to build. Pricing is set against land sales in Uda, Uvu and Chul, and the papers are perfected before buyers see it.
LeasingGround leases in GiwiIn Giwi, Askira/Uba, 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 GiwiWe value land in Giwi, Askira/Uba from comparable land sales in Uda, Uvu, Chul and Rumirgo, adjusted for plot size, shape and frontage; the title type; road access; and distance to Maiduguri (about 143 km). Every valuation is written up for your specific plot and date.
InvestmentLand investment in GiwiFor land investors, Giwi, Askira/Uba points to 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 Giwi from abroadYou see every plot in Giwi, Askira/Uba 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. If you already own a plot in Giwi, Askira/Uba, land watch keeps it fenced and photographed monthly.
Foreign investorsLand in Giwi for international investorsWe plan the holding company and Governor’s Consent in Borno with your lawyers. We register incoming capital with a Certificate of Capital Importation and benchmark Giwi, Askira/Uba against Uda, Uvu and Chul. After purchase we watch the land, lease it if you want, and report quarterly.

Before you buy

What we check in Giwi.

TitleVerify the title at the registryWe confirm the title for property in Giwi at the Borno State land registry, not from photocopies supplied by the seller.
SurveyCharting and beaconsCharting shows whether a plot in Giwi 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 Giwi, land is often family or community land. Family consent, excision and gazette are checked.
SiteInspection in personOur team visits Giwi, photographs the site and checks access, neighbours and any competing claims.

Frequently asked questions

Which LGA is Giwi in?

Giwi is in Askira/Uba LGA, Borno State, within the Wamdeo / Giwi INEC ward. It sits in the south-east of Askira/Uba.

How far is Giwi from Maiduguri?

About 143 km in a straight line, to the south of Maiduguri. The road distance is usually longer.

Which neighbourhoods are near Giwi?

The nearest are Wamdeo (same ward), Uda (6.5 km), Uvu (6.5 km) and Chul (6.9 km).

What is the nearest international airport to Giwi?

Maiduguri International Airport, about 144 km away.

How do I check land in Giwi before buying?

We confirm the title for property in Giwi at the Borno State land registry, not from photocopies supplied by the seller. On the edge of town around Giwi, land is often family or community land. Family consent, excision and gazette are checked.

Talk to us about land in Giwi.

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