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Gawa, Mafa, Borno

Gawa land, checked before you pay.

Gawa is in the south-east of Mafa LGA in Borno State, about 70 km from Maiduguri. We buy, sell, lease and value land here, and check every title before you pay.

70 kmTo Maiduguri
85 kmTo Maiduguri airport
0Neighbourhoods within 3 km
RuralArea profile

Where it is

Gawa and its neighbours.

The closest named neighbourhood is Boboshe, about 7.8 km away in Dikwa. No other named neighbourhood lies within 3 km, so plots here tend to be more spread out. Around Gawa, settlements are widely spaced and land parcels are large.

  • Maiduguri International Airport: about 85 km
  • Calabar Port: about 982 km
  • Mafa LGA centre: about 28 km
Gawa and surroundingsApproximate
BobosheAnaduaAfuyeGawa

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

Land

What owning land in Gawa involves.

Ownership, buying, selling, leasing, valuation and investment of land, as they apply in Gawa, Mafa.

OwnershipLand titles in GawaOwnership in Gawa, Mafa is a right of occupancy under the Land Use Act, granted or recognised by Borno State. Around Gawa, 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 GawaIn Gawa, Mafa, parcels are typically large, so start with community consent, a registered survey and a road that works in the rainy season. At about 85 km from Maiduguri airport, land in Gawa is usually seen by video, with our team on site.
SellingSelling a plot in GawaThe usual buyers for land in Gawa, Mafa are agro-investors, farmers and businesses needing large sites. We put Governor’s Consent and the survey in order first, then price against land sales in Boboshe, Anadua and Afuye.
LeasingLeasing land in GawaIn Gawa, Mafa, demand for leased land comes from farmers and agro-processors. We vet tenants, agree the term and reviews in writing, and collect ground rent for you.
ValuationWhat land in Gawa is worthLand values in Gawa, Mafa come from current evidence, chiefly comparable land sales in Boboshe, Anadua, Afuye and Sogoma, adjusted for plot size, shape and frontage; the title type; road access; and distance to Maiduguri (about 70 km). Every valuation is written up for your specific plot and date.
InvestmentInvesting in land in GawaGawa, Mafa suits farmland and large parcels for agro-processing, well away from Maiduguri. 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 Gawa, without flying homeOur team inspects land in Gawa, Mafa 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. Land in Gawa, Mafa can be fenced, signed and photographed every month under land watch.
Foreign investorsInvest in land in Gawa 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 Gawa, Mafa against Boboshe, Anadua and Afuye. Once acquired, the land is watched, valued and reported on every quarter.

Before you buy

What we check in Gawa.

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

Frequently asked questions

Which LGA is Gawa in?

Gawa is in Mafa LGA, Borno State. It sits in the south-east of Mafa.

How far is Gawa from Maiduguri?

About 70 km in a straight line, to the east of Maiduguri. The road distance is usually longer.

Which neighbourhoods are near Gawa?

The nearest are Boboshe (7.8 km), Anadua (9.7 km), Afuye (14 km) and Sogoma (14 km).

What is the nearest international airport to Gawa?

Maiduguri International Airport, about 85 km away.

How do I check land in Gawa before buying?

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

Talk to us about land in Gawa.

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