Lagos Island LGA, Lagos State

Own land in Lagos Island with confidence.

Lagos Island is a local government area 19 km south of Ikeja, with 19 INEC wards and 24 named neighbourhoods. We buy, sell, lease, value and protect land here, with the title verified before you pay.

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24Named neighbourhoods

19INEC wards

19 kmTo Ikeja

15 kmTo Lagos airport

Where it is

Finding your way around Lagos Island.

Lagos Island is the 13th-closest LGA to Ikeja out of 20. Its named neighbourhoods spread across roughly 4.1 km. The area around Lagos Island is dense and largely built up.

Murtala Muhammed International Airport: about 15 km
Lagos Port Complex, Apapa: about 3.4 km
Nearest LGAs: Apapa, Lagos Mainland and Ajeromi-Ifelodun

Lagos Island in LagosApproximate

Each dot is a neighbourhood in Lagos; Lagos Island’s are in black.

Land

Land in Lagos Island, topic by topic.

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

OwnershipLand titles in Lagos IslandIn Lagos Island LGA, as everywhere in Lagos, the Land Use Act applies: you own a right of occupancy, not freehold. Paperwork in Lagos Island varies by street and age of building; we confirm what exists and secure Governor’s Consent. International buyers normally hold through a Nigerian-incorporated company.

BuyingBuying land in Lagos IslandPlots in built-up Lagos Island LGA tend to be infill sites, so check road access, drainage, setbacks and permitted use with the title. Murtala Muhammed International Airport is about 15 km away, so a visit is easy; otherwise we walk the plot with you on video.

SellingSelling a plot in Lagos IslandPlots in Lagos Island LGA mostly sell to developers, businesses needing a site and local investors. Pricing is set against land sales in Isale-Agbede, Oko-faji and Agarawu, and the papers are perfected before buyers see it.

LeasingLeasing land in Lagos IslandLand in Lagos Island LGA can be leased to haulage and logistics firms needing yards near Apapa port, and fuel retailers, telecoms mast sites and pop-up businesses. The title stays with you, and the lease sets the term, the rent reviews and how the land is returned.

ValuationWhat land in Lagos Island is worthA land value in Lagos Island LGA is set from recent comparable land sales in Isale-Agbede, Oko-faji, Agarawu and Obadina, adjusted for plot size, shape and frontage; the title type; flood history and site levels; and distance to Ikeja (about 19 km). Every valuation is written up for your specific plot and date.

InvestmentInvesting in land in Lagos IslandFor land investors, Lagos Island LGA points to industrial and logistics land, with Lagos Port Complex, Apapa about 3.4 km away, and infill sites for small developments. 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 Lagos Island, without flying homeWe walk plots in Lagos Island LGA 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 Lagos Island LGA are protected with fencing, a caretaker where needed and monthly photos. When you are ready, our Construction division can build on it.

Foreign investorsInvest in land in Lagos Island from abroadWe plan the holding company and Governor’s Consent in Lagos with your lawyers. Every transfer is documented with a Certificate of Capital Importation, and Lagos Island LGA is compared with Isale-Agbede, Oko-faji and Agarawu before an offer. After purchase we watch the land, lease it if you want, and report quarterly.

Neighbourhoods

24 neighbourhoods in Lagos Island.

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

Agarawu Anikantamo Ebute Eiyekole Elegbata Epetedo Idumota Iduntafa Ilupesi Isale-Agbede Kakawa Lafiaji Obadina Oju-Oto Oke Oko-awo Oko-faji Olosun Olowogbowo Olushi Oluwole Onikan Popo-Aguda Sandgrouse

Nearby

LGAs near Lagos Island.

LagosApapaAbout 4.1 km away, 11 neighbourhoods.LagosLagos MainlandAbout 4.6 km away, 15 neighbourhoods.LagosAjeromi-IfelodunAbout 7.6 km away, 10 neighbourhoods.LagosSurulereAbout 8.3 km away, 18 neighbourhoods.LagosShomoluAbout 10 km away, 19 neighbourhoods.LagosEti-OsaAbout 11 km away, 21 neighbourhoods.

Before you buy

What we check in Lagos Island.

TitleVerify the title at the registryLagos Island titles are checked at the Lagos State Land Registry before any payment, together with the registered survey plan.

SurveyCharting and beaconsBefore you commit in Lagos Island, the survey plan is charted against acquisition and setback maps and matched to the beacons on the ground.

PlanningInfill plots and approvalsMuch of Lagos Island 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 Island. Lagos land use charge is confirmed as paid up.

Services

Most useful in Lagos Island.

Buying LandPlots and parcels found, checked and bought in your name.Land LeasingGround leases that earn from land you are not using yet.Land ValuationA written value for your land, from real evidence.

Frequently asked questions

How many neighbourhoods are in Lagos Island?

Lagos Island has 24 named neighbourhoods across 19 INEC wards, including Agarawu, Anikantamo, Ebute and Eiyekole.

How far is Lagos Island from Ikeja?

About 19 km in a straight line, to the south of Ikeja. By road it is usually further.

Which LGAs are near Lagos Island?

The nearest are Apapa, about 4.1 km, Lagos Mainland, about 4.6 km, Ajeromi-Ifelodun, about 7.6 km and Surulere, about 8.3 km.

What is the nearest international airport to Lagos Island?

Murtala Muhammed International Airport, about 15 km away in a straight line. Lagos Port Complex, Apapa is about 3.4 km away.

How do I verify land in Lagos Island?

The title is searched at the Lagos State Land Registry, the survey is charted and matched to the beacons, the seller’s authority is confirmed and our team inspects the site. Much of Lagos Island 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 Lagos Island.

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

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