Lagos State

Land in Lagos, with every paper checked.

There are 20 LGAs in Lagos State, 245 INEC wards and 333 named neighbourhoods. Every one of them is covered: buying, selling, leasing and valuing land, with title checks at the Lagos State Land Registry.

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20Local government areas

333Named neighbourhoods

IkejaState capital

1967Year created · South West

At a glance

How Lagos is laid out.

Ikeja is the capital, in the South West geopolitical zone. Kosofe has the most named neighbourhoods (26), and Epe is the LGA farthest from Ikeja, about 66 km away.

Murtala Muhammed International Airport is about 4.5 km from Ikeja
Nearest states: Ogun, Oyo and Osun
245 INEC wards across 20 LGAs

Lagos in NigeriaApproximate

Each dot is an LGA. Lagos’s 20 LGAs are in black; Ikeja is marked.

Local government areas

All 20 LGAs in Lagos.

Select an LGA to see its neighbourhoods, distances and what to check before you buy.

Agege Ajeromi-Ifelodun Alimosho Amuwo-Odofin Apapa Badagry Epe Eti-Osa Ibeju-Lekki Ifako-Ijaiye Ikeja Ikorodu Kosofe Lagos Island Lagos Mainland Mushin Ojo Oshodi-Isolo Shomolu Surulere

Land

Land in Lagos: what to know.

Ownership, buying, selling, leasing, valuation and investment of land, as they apply in Lagos State.

OwnershipOwning land in LagosIn Lagos State, as everywhere in Lagos, the Land Use Act applies: you own a right of occupancy, not freehold. Most property in Lagos carries a Certificate of Occupancy or a registered deed, and every transfer needs Governor’s Consent. International buyers normally hold through a Nigerian-incorporated company.

BuyingBuying a plot in LagosBuying land in Lagos State mostly means buying an older property for its plot. Confirm what can be built, the setbacks and the title before agreeing a price. Murtala Muhammed International Airport is about 4.5 km away, so a visit is easy; otherwise we walk the plot with you on video.

SellingSelling land in LagosPlots in Lagos State mostly sell to developers looking for redevelopment sites, companies and Nigerians abroad planning to build. A perfected title sells faster, so we secure Governor’s Consent and the survey before listing, and price against recent land sales in Ipodo, Seriki Aro and Anifowoshe.

LeasingGround leases in LagosGround leases in Lagos State suit developers on long development leases or joint ventures; businesses near Ikeja needing car parks, fuel stations or temporary sites; and car parks and logistics users serving Lagos airport. The title stays with you, and the lease sets the term, the rent reviews and how the land is returned.

ValuationValuing land in LagosA land value in Lagos State is set from recent comparable land sales in Ipodo, Seriki Aro, Anifowoshe and Ikeja, adjusted for what can be built under the current approvals; the title type; flood history and site levels; and access to main roads. Every valuation is written up for your specific plot and date.

InvestmentLand investment in LagosLagos State suits redevelopment sites, where the land is worth more than the building on it, and sites for hotels and serviced buildings near Lagos airport. 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 Lagos from abroadOur team inspects land in Lagos State and walks you round it on video, check the title at the Lagos State Land Registry and hold your payment until the deed is in your name. Empty plots in Lagos State are protected with fencing, a caretaker where needed and monthly photos. Our Construction division can build on it later.

Foreign investorsLand in Lagos for international investorsStructure comes first: a Nigerian holding company and Governor’s Consent, planned with your lawyers. We register incoming capital with a Certificate of Capital Importation and benchmark Lagos State against Ipodo, Seriki Aro and Anifowoshe. After purchase we watch the land, lease it if you want, and report quarterly.

Local knowledge

What buying in Lagos involves.

Charting mattersParts of Lagos remain under government acquisition, so charting is essential before any land purchase.

Governor’s ConsentTransfers in Lagos need the governor’s consent to be effective, applied for after signing.

Excision and gazetteVillage land is only safe to buy once it has been excised and gazetted for the family selling it.

Land use chargeLagos levies an annual land use charge, which we keep paid for land under land watch.

Before you buy

What we check in Lagos.

TitleVerify the title at the registryWe confirm the title for property in Lagos at the Lagos State Land Registry, not from photocopies supplied by the seller.

SurveyCharting and beaconsCharting shows whether a plot in Lagos falls under government acquisition or a road setback; the beacons are then found on site.

PlanningInfill plots and approvalsMuch of Lagos is built up, so plots are infill sites. Access, drainage, setbacks and what the zoning allows matter as much as the title.

WaterFlood and drainage riskLagos is a coastal state, so site levels, drainage and flood history are checked in person before you buy in Lagos. Lagos land use charge is confirmed as paid up.

Services

What we do in Lagos.

Buying LandPlots and parcels found, checked and bought in your name.Land ValuationA written value for your land, from real evidence.Land InvestmentLand portfolios built and managed for investors.

Frequently asked questions

How many LGAs are in Lagos State?

Lagos State has 20 local government areas, 245 INEC wards and 333 named neighbourhoods on this site, from Agege to Surulere.

What is the capital of Lagos State?

Ikeja is the capital of Lagos State, in Ikeja LGA. The state was created in 1967.

Which international airport is closest to Ikeja?

Murtala Muhammed International Airport, about 4.5 km from Ikeja in a straight line.

How do I verify land in Lagos?

Titles are searched at the Lagos State Land Registry, the survey plan is charted for acquisition and setbacks, the seller’s authority is confirmed and the site is inspected. We do all of this before you pay.

Can I buy land in Lagos from abroad?

Yes. Site walks are by live video, documents can be signed outside Nigeria, and payment is released only when the deed is in your name.

Talk to us about land in Lagos.

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

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