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Puba, Hawul, Borno

Buying land in Puba, done properly.

Puba is in the south-east of Hawul LGA in Borno State, about 186 km from Maiduguri. It falls within the Puba/Vidau/Lokoja ward. From a single plot to a large parcel, we handle it here with the title verified first.

186 kmTo Maiduguri
180 kmTo Maiduguri airport
2Neighbourhoods within 3 km
RuralArea profile

Where it is

Where Puba sits.

Lokoja shares an INEC ward with Puba, so the two are usually treated as one area. 2 named neighbourhoods lie within 3 km. Around Puba, settlements are widely spaced and land parcels are large.

  • Maiduguri International Airport: about 180 km
  • Calabar Port: about 753 km
  • Hawul LGA centre: about 19 km
Puba and surroundingsApproximate
ShaffaHizhiPamaPuba

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

Land

Land in Puba: what to know.

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

OwnershipLand titles in PubaOwnership in Puba, Hawul is a right of occupancy under the Land Use Act, granted or recognised by Borno State. Around Puba, land is mostly held customarily; the local government grants rights of occupancy and the community must consent to a sale. Foreign individuals and companies usually hold through a company incorporated in Nigeria.
BuyingBuying land in PubaLand around Puba, Hawul tends to come in larger parcels. Community consent, a registered survey and a usable access road come first. At about 180 km from Maiduguri airport, land in Puba is usually seen by video, with our team on site.
SellingSelling a plot in PubaLand in Puba, Hawul typically sells to agro-investors, farmers and businesses needing large sites. A perfected title sells faster, so we secure Governor’s Consent and the survey before listing, and price against recent land sales in Shaffa, Hizhi and Pama.
LeasingLeasing land in PubaLand in Puba, Hawul can be leased to farmers and agro-processors. The title stays with you, and the lease sets the term, the rent reviews and how the land is returned.
ValuationWhat land in Puba is worthWe value land in Puba, Hawul from comparable land sales in Shaffa, Hizhi, Pama and Whitambaya, adjusted for plot size, shape and frontage; the title type; road access; and distance to Maiduguri (about 186 km). Every valuation is written up for your specific plot and date.
InvestmentInvesting in land in PubaFor land investors, Puba, Hawul points to farmland and large parcels for agro-processing, well away from Maiduguri. 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 abroadLand in Puba, without flying homeOur team inspects land in Puba, Hawul and walks you round it on video, 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 Puba, Hawul, land watch keeps it fenced and photographed monthly.
Foreign investorsInvest in land in Puba from abroadWith your lawyers, we set up the Nigerian holding company and secure Governor’s Consent. Every transfer is documented with a Certificate of Capital Importation, and Puba, Hawul is compared with Shaffa, Hizhi and Pama before an offer. After purchase we watch the land, lease it if you want, and report quarterly.

Before you buy

What we check in Puba.

TitleVerify the title at the registrySearches for Puba are made at the Borno State land registry, where the title and any encumbrances are confirmed.
SurveyCharting and beaconsBefore you commit in Puba, the survey plan is charted against acquisition and setback maps and matched to the beacons on the ground.
CommunityCommunity land and accessLarge plots around Puba need community and family consent, a clear access road and, for business use, power and water checks.
SiteInspection in personOur team visits Puba, photographs the site and checks access, neighbours and any competing claims.

Frequently asked questions

Which LGA is Puba in?

Puba is in Hawul LGA, Borno State, within the Puba/Vidau/Lokoja INEC ward. It sits in the south-east of Hawul.

How far is Puba from Maiduguri?

About 186 km in a straight line, to the south-west of Maiduguri. The road distance is usually longer.

Which neighbourhoods are near Puba?

The nearest are Lokoja (same ward), Vidau (same ward), Shaffa (16 km) and Hizhi (18 km).

What is the nearest international airport to Puba?

Maiduguri International Airport, about 180 km away.

How do I check land in Puba before buying?

Searches for Puba are made at the Borno State land registry, where the title and any encumbrances are confirmed. Large plots around Puba need community and family consent, a clear access road and, for business use, power and water checks.

Talk to us about land in Puba.

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