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Buma, Shani, Borno

Buying land in Buma, done properly.

Located in the west of Shani LGA, Buma is about 237 km from Maiduguri. From a single plot to a large parcel, we handle it here with the title verified first.

237 kmTo Maiduguri
229 kmTo Maiduguri airport
0Neighbourhoods within 3 km
RuralArea profile

Where it is

Getting around Buma.

Gasi is the nearest neighbourhood, roughly 10 km from Buma. No other named neighbourhood lies within 3 km, so plots here tend to be more spread out. Buma is rural, with settlements spread far apart.

  • Maiduguri International Airport: about 229 km
  • Calabar Port: about 700 km
  • Shani LGA centre: about 20 km
Buma and surroundingsApproximate
GasiKomboJara DaliBuma

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

Land

Land in Buma, topic by topic.

Ownership, buying, selling, leasing, valuation and investment of land, as they apply in Buma, Shani.

OwnershipOwning land in BumaOwnership in Buma, Shani is a right of occupancy under the Land Use Act, granted or recognised by Borno State. In rural Buma, a customary right of occupancy and the community’s consent are the basis of any purchase. Foreign individuals and companies usually hold through a company incorporated in Nigeria.
BuyingBuying a plot in BumaIn Buma, Shani, parcels are typically large, so start with community consent, a registered survey and a road that works in the rainy season. The nearest international airport, Maiduguri airport, is about 229 km away; we inspect on your behalf and show you on video.
SellingSelling land in BumaLand in Buma, Shani typically sells to 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 Gasi, Salifawa and Kombo.
LeasingGround leases in BumaLand in Buma, Shani can be leased to farmers and agro-processors. We vet tenants, agree the term and reviews in writing, and collect ground rent for you.
ValuationValuing land in BumaA land value in Buma, Shani is set from recent comparable land sales in Gasi, Salifawa, Kombo and Jara Dali, adjusted for plot size, shape and frontage; the title type; road access; and distance to Maiduguri (about 237 km). Asking prices are not published here because they move; you get a written valuation.
InvestmentLand investment in BumaBuma, Shani suits 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 abroadOwn land in Buma from abroadOur team inspects land in Buma, Shani 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. Empty plots in Buma, Shani are protected with fencing, a caretaker where needed and monthly photos.
Foreign investorsLand in Buma for international investorsStructure comes first: a Nigerian holding company and Governor’s Consent, planned with your lawyers. Capital arrives with a Certificate of Capital Importation, and we compare Buma, Shani with Gasi, Salifawa and Kombo before you commit. Once acquired, the land is watched, valued and reported on every quarter.

Before you buy

What we check in Buma.

TitleVerify the title at the registryWe confirm the title for property in Buma at the Borno State land registry, not from photocopies supplied by the seller.
SurveyCharting and beaconsCharting shows whether a plot in Buma falls under government acquisition or a road setback; the beacons are then found on site.
CommunityCommunity land and accessLarge plots around Buma need community and family consent, a clear access road and, for business use, power and water checks.
SiteInspection in personOur team visits Buma, photographs the site and checks access, neighbours and any competing claims.

Frequently asked questions

Which LGA is Buma in?

Buma is in Shani LGA, Borno State. It sits in the west of Shani.

How far is Buma from Maiduguri?

About 237 km in a straight line, to the south-west of Maiduguri. The road distance is usually longer.

Which neighbourhoods are near Buma?

The nearest are Gasi (10 km), Salifawa (10 km), Kombo (12 km) and Jara Dali (16 km).

What is the nearest international airport to Buma?

Maiduguri International Airport, about 229 km away.

How do I check land in Buma before buying?

We confirm the title for property in Buma at the Borno State land registry, not from photocopies supplied by the seller. Large plots around Buma need community and family consent, a clear access road and, for business use, power and water checks.

Talk to us about land in Buma.

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