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Hizhi, Hawul, Borno

Hizhi land, checked before you pay.

Hizhi lies in the north-east of Hawul LGA, Borno State, roughly 179 km from Maiduguri in a straight line. Every plot here is title-checked before money moves, and land you own can be watched for you.

179 kmTo Maiduguri
172 kmTo Maiduguri airport
0Neighbourhoods within 3 km
Peri-urbanArea profile

Where it is

Where Hizhi sits.

The closest named neighbourhood is Bilingwi, about 6.1 km away. No other named neighbourhood lies within 3 km, so plots here tend to be more spread out. Hizhi is at the fringe of town, with more open land than buildings.

  • Maiduguri International Airport: about 172 km
  • Calabar Port: about 758 km
  • Hawul LGA centre: about 6.5 km
Hizhi and surroundingsApproximate
BilingwiShaffaKidaHizhi

Neighbourhoods within 15 km. Hawul’s are in black; nearby ones are labelled.

Land

What owning land in Hizhi involves.

Ownership, buying, selling, leasing, valuation and investment of land, as they apply in Hizhi, Hawul.

OwnershipLand titles in HizhiOwnership in Hizhi, Hawul is a right of occupancy under the Land Use Act, granted or recognised by Borno State. Much land around Hizhi is family or community land; a customary right of occupancy and family consent decide whether it can be sold. For foreign buyers, ownership is usually through a company registered in Nigeria.
BuyingBuying land in HizhiIn Hizhi, Hawul, check who has the right to sell, walk the beacons and settle access before any money moves. At about 172 km from Maiduguri airport, land in Hizhi is usually seen by video, with our team on site.
SellingSelling a plot in HizhiPlots in Hizhi, Hawul mostly sell to land bankers, small developers and families planning to build. We put Governor’s Consent and the survey in order first, then price against land sales in Bilingwi, Shaffa and Kida.
LeasingLeasing land in HizhiIn Hizhi, Hawul, 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.
ValuationWhat land in Hizhi is worthLand values in Hizhi, Hawul come from current evidence, chiefly comparable land sales in Bilingwi, Shaffa, Kida and Yawi, adjusted for plot size, shape and frontage; the title type; road access; and distance to Maiduguri (about 179 km). Every valuation is written up for your specific plot and date.
InvestmentInvesting in land in HizhiFor land investors, Hizhi, Hawul points to land banking: buying before the area is built up and holding it under land watch. 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 abroadLand in Hizhi, without flying homeYou see every plot in Hizhi, Hawul 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 Hizhi, Hawul, land watch keeps it fenced and photographed monthly.
Foreign investorsInvest in land in Hizhi from abroadWith your lawyers, we set up the Nigerian holding company and secure Governor’s Consent. We register incoming capital with a Certificate of Capital Importation and benchmark Hizhi, Hawul against Bilingwi, Shaffa and Kida. Once acquired, the land is watched, valued and reported on every quarter.

Before you buy

What we check in Hizhi.

TitleVerify the title at the registrySearches for Hizhi are made at the Borno State land registry, where the title and any encumbrances are confirmed.
SurveyCharting and beaconsBefore you commit in Hizhi, the survey plan is charted against acquisition and setback maps and matched to the beacons on the ground.
Family landFamily consent and excisionOn the edge of town around Hizhi, land is often family or community land. Family consent, excision and gazette are checked.
SiteInspection in personOur team visits Hizhi, photographs the site and checks access, neighbours and any competing claims.

Frequently asked questions

Which LGA is Hizhi in?

Hizhi is in Hawul LGA, Borno State. It sits in the north-east of Hawul.

How far is Hizhi from Maiduguri?

About 179 km in a straight line, to the south-west of Maiduguri. The road distance is usually longer.

Which neighbourhoods are near Hizhi?

The nearest are Bilingwi (6.1 km), Shaffa (6.7 km), Kida (7.5 km) and Yawi (13 km).

What is the nearest international airport to Hizhi?

Maiduguri International Airport, about 172 km away.

How do I check land in Hizhi before buying?

Searches for Hizhi are made at the Borno State land registry, where the title and any encumbrances are confirmed. On the edge of town around Hizhi, land is often family or community land. Family consent, excision and gazette are checked.

Talk to us about land in Hizhi.

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