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Ikosi Ketu, Kosofe, Lagos

Own land in Ikosi Ketu with confidence.

Ikosi Ketu lies in the north of Kosofe LGA, Lagos State, roughly 7.3 km from Ikeja in a straight line. It falls within the Ikosi Ketu/Mile 12/Agiliti/Maidan ward. From a single plot to a large parcel, we handle it here with the title verified first.

7.3 kmTo Ikeja
10 kmTo Lagos airport
8Neighbourhoods within 3 km
UrbanArea profile

Where it is

Ikosi Ketu on the map.

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

  • Murtala Muhammed International Airport: about 10 km
  • Lagos Port Complex, Apapa: about 21 km
  • Kosofe LGA centre: about 2.7 km
Ikosi Ketu and surroundingsApproximate
Isheri-Olowo-IraAgidiIkosi Ketu

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

Land

Land in Ikosi Ketu, topic by topic.

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

OwnershipOwning land in Ikosi KetuUnder the Land Use Act, land in Lagos is held in trust by the governor, so owners in Ikosi Ketu, Kosofe hold a right of occupancy rather than freehold. In built-up Ikosi Ketu, older deeds sit alongside Certificates of Occupancy, and Governor’s Consent completes any sale. For foreign buyers, ownership is usually through a company registered in Nigeria.
BuyingBuying a plot in Ikosi KetuLand in Ikosi Ketu, 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 10 km away, or let us walk you round the plot on video.
SellingSelling land in Ikosi KetuPlots in Ikosi Ketu, Kosofe mostly sell to developers, businesses needing a site and local investors. Pricing is set against land sales in Isheri-Olowo-Ira, Magodo and Shangisha, and the papers are perfected before buyers see it.
LeasingGround leases in Ikosi KetuLand in Ikosi Ketu, 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. We vet tenants, agree the term and reviews in writing, and collect ground rent for you.
ValuationValuing land in Ikosi KetuWe value land in Ikosi Ketu, Kosofe from comparable land sales in Isheri-Olowo-Ira, Magodo, Shangisha and Agidi, 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 Ikosi KetuThe strongest land cases in Ikosi Ketu, Kosofe are industrial and logistics land, with Lagos Port Complex, Apapa about 21 km away, and commercial sites serving people who work in Ikeja. Any figures come from current evidence for your shortlist, not a brochure.

How we help

How Ibile Engineering helps.

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

Nigerians abroadOwn land in Ikosi Ketu from abroadWe walk plots in Ikosi Ketu, Kosofe with you on live video, check the title at the Lagos State Land Registry and hold your payment until the deed is in your name. Empty plots in Ikosi Ketu, Kosofe are protected with fencing, a caretaker where needed and monthly photos. Our Construction division can build on it later.
Foreign investorsLand in Ikosi Ketu for international investorsWith 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 Ikosi Ketu, Kosofe against Isheri-Olowo-Ira, Magodo and Shangisha. After purchase we watch the land, lease it if you want, and report quarterly.

Before you buy

What we check in Ikosi Ketu.

TitleVerify the title at the registryIkosi Ketu titles are checked at the Lagos State Land Registry before any payment, together with the registered survey plan.
SurveyCharting and beaconsCharting shows whether a plot in Ikosi Ketu falls under government acquisition or a road setback; the beacons are then found on site.
PlanningInfill plots and approvalsMuch of Ikosi Ketu 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 Ikosi Ketu. Lagos land use charge is confirmed as paid up.

Frequently asked questions

Which LGA is Ikosi Ketu in?

Ikosi Ketu is in Kosofe LGA, Lagos State, within the Ikosi Ketu/Mile 12/Agiliti/Maidan INEC ward. It sits in the north of Kosofe.

How far is Ikosi Ketu from Ikeja?

About 7.3 km in a straight line, to the east of Ikeja. The road distance is usually longer.

Which neighbourhoods are near Ikosi Ketu?

The nearest are Agiliti (same ward), Maidan (same ward), Isheri-Olowo-Ira (2 km) and Magodo (2 km).

What is the nearest international airport to Ikosi Ketu?

Murtala Muhammed International Airport, about 10 km away. The nearest seaport is Lagos Port Complex, Apapa, about 21 km away.

How do I check land in Ikosi Ketu before buying?

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

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