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Makoda LGA, Kano State

Own land in Makoda with confidence.

Lying 48 km north of Kano, Makoda covers 11 INEC wards and 11 named neighbourhoods. We buy, sell, lease, value and protect land here, with the title verified before you pay.

11Named neighbourhoods
11INEC wards
48 kmTo Kano
37 kmTo Kano airport

Where it is

Finding your way around Makoda.

Makoda is the 26th-closest LGA to Kano out of 44. Its named neighbourhoods spread across roughly 32 km. Makoda is at the fringe of town, with more open land than buildings.

  • Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport: about 37 km
  • Warri Port: about 820 km
  • Nearest LGAs: Dambatta, Kunchi and Minjibir
Makoda in KanoApproximate
Makoda

Each dot is a neighbourhood in Kano; Makoda’s are in black.

Land

Land in Makoda, topic by topic.

Ownership, buying, selling, leasing, valuation and investment of land, as they apply in Makoda LGA.

OwnershipLand titles in MakodaIn Makoda LGA, as everywhere in Kano, the Land Use Act applies: you own a right of occupancy, not freehold. On the fringe of Makoda, family land is common, so customary rights and family consent come first. Foreign individuals and companies usually hold through a company incorporated in Nigeria.
BuyingBuying land in MakodaAround Makoda LGA, plots are usually sold by families. Family consent, beacons found on the ground and a secured access route come before payment. At about 37 km from Kano airport, land in Makoda is usually seen by video, with our team on site.
SellingSelling a plot in MakodaThe usual buyers for land in Makoda LGA are land bankers, small developers and families planning to build. Pricing is set against land sales in Danbatta West, Maitsidau and Durma, and the papers are perfected before buyers see it.
LeasingLeasing land in MakodaLand in Makoda LGA can be leased to farmers and agro-processors. We vet tenants, agree the term and reviews in writing, and collect ground rent for you.
ValuationWhat land in Makoda is worthLand values in Makoda LGA come from current evidence, chiefly comparable land sales in Danbatta West, Maitsidau, Durma and Koguna, adjusted for plot size, shape and frontage; the title type; road access; and distance to Kano (about 48 km). You receive a written valuation for your plot, not a headline figure.
InvestmentInvesting in land in MakodaThe strongest land cases in Makoda LGA are land banking: buying before the area is built up and holding it under land watch. 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 Makoda, without flying homeOur team inspects land in Makoda LGA and walks you round it on video, check the title at the Kano Geographic Information System (KANGIS) and hold your payment until the deed is in your name. Land in Makoda LGA can be fenced, signed and photographed every month under land watch.
Foreign investorsInvest in land in Makoda from abroadWe plan the holding company and Governor’s Consent in Kano with your lawyers. We register incoming capital with a Certificate of Capital Importation and benchmark Makoda LGA against Danbatta West, Maitsidau and Durma. Once acquired, the land is watched, valued and reported on every quarter.

Neighbourhoods

11 neighbourhoods in Makoda.

Select one for its distances, nearest neighbours and what to check there.

Before you buy

What we check in Makoda.

TitleVerify the title at the registrySearches for Makoda are made at the Kano Geographic Information System (KANGIS), where the title and any encumbrances are confirmed.
SurveyCharting and beaconsBefore you commit in Makoda, 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 Makoda, land is often family or community land. Family consent, excision and gazette are checked.
SiteInspection in personOur team visits Makoda, photographs the site and checks access, neighbours and any competing claims.

Frequently asked questions

How many neighbourhoods are in Makoda?

Makoda has 11 named neighbourhoods across 11 INEC wards, including Babbar Riga, Durma, Jibga and Kadandani.

How far is Makoda from Kano?

About 48 km in a straight line, to the north of Kano. By road it is usually further.

Which LGAs are near Makoda?

The nearest are Dambatta, about 15 km, Kunchi, about 24 km, Minjibir, about 27 km and Bichi, about 27 km.

What is the nearest international airport to Makoda?

Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, about 37 km away in a straight line.

How do I verify land in Makoda?

The title is searched at the Kano Geographic Information System (KANGIS), the survey is charted and matched to the beacons, the seller’s authority is confirmed and our team inspects the site. On the edge of town around Makoda, land is often family or community land. Family consent, excision and gazette are checked.

Talk to us about land in Makoda.

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