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Ifako, Kosofe, Lagos

Own land in Ifako with confidence.

Ifako is in the south of Kosofe LGA in Lagos State, about 7.9 km from Ikeja. It falls within the Ifako/Soluyi ward. From a single plot to a large parcel, we handle it here with the title verified first.

7.9 kmTo Ikeja
8.2 kmTo Lagos airport
7Neighbourhoods within 3 km
UrbanArea profile

Where it is

Where Ifako sits.

Soluyi shares an INEC ward with Ifako, so the two are usually treated as one area. 7 named neighbourhoods lie within 3 km. The area around Ifako is dense and largely built up.

  • Murtala Muhammed International Airport: about 8.2 km
  • Lagos Port Complex, Apapa: about 16 km
  • Kosofe LGA centre: about 3 km
Ifako and surroundingsApproximate
ApelehinOguduOworonshokiIfako

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

Land

Land in Ifako, topic by topic.

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

OwnershipLand titles in IfakoUnder the Land Use Act, land in Lagos is held in trust by the governor, so owners in Ifako, Kosofe hold a right of occupancy rather than freehold. Documents in Ifako range from Certificates of Occupancy to older deeds; transfers need Governor’s Consent. For foreign buyers, ownership is usually through a company registered in Nigeria.
BuyingBuying land in IfakoLand in Ifako, Kosofe is mostly infill plots between existing buildings. Access, drainage, setbacks and what the zoning allows matter as much as the price. You can fly into Lagos airport, about 8.2 km away, or let us walk you round the plot on video.
SellingSelling a plot in IfakoPlots in Ifako, Kosofe mostly sell 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 Apelehin, Gbagada and Ogudu.
LeasingLeasing land in IfakoGround leases in Ifako, Kosofe suit 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.
ValuationWhat land in Ifako is worthWe value land in Ifako, Kosofe from comparable land sales in Apelehin, Gbagada, Ogudu and Ojota, 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.
InvestmentInvesting in land in IfakoThe strongest land cases in Ifako, Kosofe are industrial and logistics land, with Lagos Port Complex, Apapa about 16 km away, and commercial sites serving people who work in Ikeja. Each parcel is tested against demand, access and title risk before you commit.

How we help

How Ibile Engineering helps.

For Nigerians living abroad and for international investors, individuals, companies and funds.

Nigerians abroadLand in Ifako, without flying homeOur team inspects land in Ifako, 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. Land in Ifako, Kosofe can be fenced, signed and photographed every month under land watch. When you are ready, our Construction division can build on it.
Foreign investorsInvest in land in Ifako 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 Ifako, Kosofe against Apelehin, Gbagada and Ogudu. Once acquired, the land is watched, valued and reported on every quarter.

Before you buy

What we check in Ifako.

TitleVerify the title at the registryIfako titles are checked at the Lagos State Land Registry before any payment, together with the registered survey plan.
SurveyCharting and beaconsBefore you commit in Ifako, the survey plan is charted against acquisition and setback maps and matched to the beacons on the ground.
PlanningInfill plots and approvalsMuch of Ifako 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 Ifako. Lagos land use charge is confirmed as paid up.

Frequently asked questions

Which LGA is Ifako in?

Ifako is in Kosofe LGA, Lagos State, within the Ifako/Soluyi INEC ward. It sits in the south of Kosofe.

How far is Ifako from Ikeja?

About 7.9 km in a straight line, to the south-east of Ikeja. The road distance is usually longer.

Which neighbourhoods are near Ifako?

The nearest are Soluyi (same ward), Apelehin (2 km), Gbagada (2 km) and Ogudu (2.2 km).

What is the nearest international airport to Ifako?

Murtala Muhammed International Airport, about 8.2 km away. The nearest seaport is Lagos Port Complex, Apapa, about 16 km away.

How do I check land in Ifako before buying?

Ifako titles are checked at the Lagos State Land Registry before any payment, together with the registered survey plan. Much of Ifako 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 Ifako.

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