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Anthony, Kosofe, Lagos

Anthony land, checked before you pay.

Anthony is in the south-west of Kosofe LGA in Lagos State, about 4.6 km from Ikeja. It falls within the Anthony/Ajao Estate/Mende/Maryland ward. We buy, sell, lease and value land here, and check every title before you pay.

4.6 kmTo Ikeja
4.9 kmTo Lagos airport
8Neighbourhoods within 3 km
UrbanArea profile

Where it is

Anthony on the map.

Ajao Estate shares an INEC ward with Anthony, so the two are usually treated as one area. 8 named neighbourhoods lie within 3 km. Anthony is densely built up, with many wards close together.

  • Murtala Muhammed International Airport: about 4.9 km
  • Lagos Port Complex, Apapa: about 16 km
  • Kosofe LGA centre: about 4.8 km
Anthony and surroundingsApproximate
Ilupeju Industrial EstateAllenAnthony

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

Land

Land in Anthony: what to know.

Ownership, buying, selling, leasing, valuation and investment of land, as they apply in Anthony, Kosofe.

OwnershipOwning land in AnthonyIn Anthony, Kosofe, as everywhere in Lagos, the Land Use Act applies: you own a right of occupancy, not freehold. Paperwork in Anthony varies by street and age of building; we confirm what exists and secure Governor’s Consent. Foreign individuals and companies usually hold through a company incorporated in Nigeria.
BuyingBuying a plot in AnthonyAnthony, Kosofe is largely built up; the plots that come up are infill sites where access, drainage and zoning decide value. You can fly into Lagos airport, about 4.9 km away, or let us walk you round the plot on video.
SellingSelling land in AnthonyLand in Anthony, Kosofe typically sells to developers, businesses needing a site and local investors. A perfected title sells faster, so we secure Governor’s Consent and the survey before listing, and price against recent land sales in Ilupeju Industrial Estate, Gbagada Phase Obanikoro and Allen.
LeasingGround leases in AnthonyLand in Anthony, Kosofe can be leased to businesses near Ikeja needing car parks, fuel stations or temporary sites; car parks and logistics users serving Lagos airport; and haulage and logistics firms needing yards near Apapa port. Leases are drafted with your lawyer, tenants are vetted and ground rent is collected on schedule.
ValuationValuing land in AnthonyWe value land in Anthony, Kosofe from comparable land sales in Ilupeju Industrial Estate, Gbagada Phase Obanikoro, Allen and Opebi, adjusted for plot size, shape and frontage; 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 AnthonyFor land investors, Anthony, Kosofe points to industrial and logistics land, with Lagos Port Complex, Apapa about 16 km away, and commercial sites serving people who work in Ikeja. 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 Anthony from abroadOur team inspects land in Anthony, Kosofe 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. If you already own a plot in Anthony, Kosofe, land watch keeps it fenced and photographed monthly. Our Construction division can build on it later.
Foreign investorsLand in Anthony for international investorsWith 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 Anthony, Kosofe is compared with Ilupeju Industrial Estate, Gbagada Phase Obanikoro and Allen before an offer. We then protect the land and send quarterly reports with updated values.

Before you buy

What we check in Anthony.

TitleVerify the title at the registrySearches for Anthony are made at the Lagos State Land Registry, where the title and any encumbrances are confirmed.
SurveyCharting and beaconsCharting shows whether a plot in Anthony falls under government acquisition or a road setback; the beacons are then found on site.
PlanningInfill plots and approvalsMuch of Anthony 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 Anthony. Lagos land use charge is confirmed as paid up.

Frequently asked questions

Which LGA is Anthony in?

Anthony is in Kosofe LGA, Lagos State, within the Anthony/Ajao Estate/Mende/Maryland INEC ward. It sits in the south-west of Kosofe.

How far is Anthony from Ikeja?

About 4.6 km in a straight line, to the south-east of Ikeja. The road distance is usually longer.

Which neighbourhoods are near Anthony?

The nearest are Ajao Estate (same ward), Maryland (same ward), Mende (same ward) and Ilupeju Industrial Estate (2.3 km).

What is the nearest international airport to Anthony?

Murtala Muhammed International Airport, about 4.9 km away. The nearest seaport is Lagos Port Complex, Apapa, about 16 km away.

How do I check land in Anthony before buying?

Searches for Anthony are made at the Lagos State Land Registry, where the title and any encumbrances are confirmed. Much of Anthony is built up, so plots are infill sites. Access, drainage, setbacks and what the zoning allows matter as much as the title.

Talk to us about land in Anthony.

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