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Kakawa, Lagos Island, Lagos

Buying land in Kakawa, done properly.

Kakawa is near the centre of Lagos Island LGA in Lagos State, about 20 km from Ikeja. It falls within the Olushi/Kakawa ward. We buy, sell, lease and value land here, and check every title before you pay.

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20 kmTo Ikeja
16 kmTo Lagos airport
8Neighbourhoods within 3 km
UrbanArea profile

Where it is

Kakawa on the map.

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

  • Murtala Muhammed International Airport: about 16 km
  • Lagos Port Complex, Apapa: about 2.7 km
  • Lagos Island LGA centre: about 0.9 km
Kakawa and surroundingsApproximate
Kakawa

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

Land

Land in Kakawa, topic by topic.

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

OwnershipOwning land in KakawaOwnership in Kakawa, Lagos Island is a right of occupancy under the Land Use Act, granted or recognised by Lagos State. Paperwork in Kakawa 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 KakawaKakawa, Lagos Island is largely built up; the plots that come up are infill sites where access, drainage and zoning decide value. Murtala Muhammed International Airport is about 16 km away, so a visit is easy; otherwise we walk the plot with you on video.
SellingSelling land in KakawaLand in Kakawa, Lagos Island typically sells to developers, businesses needing a site and local investors. Pricing is set against land sales in Popo-Aguda, Olosun and Oko-faji, and the papers are perfected before buyers see it.
LeasingGround leases in KakawaLand in Kakawa, Lagos Island can be leased to haulage and logistics firms needing yards near Apapa port, and fuel retailers, telecoms mast sites and pop-up businesses. We vet tenants, agree the term and reviews in writing, and collect ground rent for you.
ValuationValuing land in KakawaWe value land in Kakawa, Lagos Island from comparable land sales in Popo-Aguda, Olosun, Oko-faji and Agarawu, adjusted for plot size, shape and frontage; the title type; flood history and site levels; and distance to Ikeja (about 20 km). You receive a written valuation for your plot, not a headline figure.
InvestmentLand investment in KakawaKakawa, Lagos Island suits industrial and logistics land, with Lagos Port Complex, Apapa about 2.7 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 abroadOwn land in Kakawa from abroadWe walk plots in Kakawa, Lagos Island 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 Kakawa, Lagos Island are protected with fencing, a caretaker where needed and monthly photos. Our Construction division can build on it later.
Foreign investorsLand in Kakawa for international investorsWith your lawyers, we set up the Nigerian holding company and secure Governor’s Consent. Capital arrives with a Certificate of Capital Importation, and we compare Kakawa, Lagos Island with Popo-Aguda, Olosun and Oko-faji before you commit. Once acquired, the land is watched, valued and reported on every quarter.

Nearby

Neighbourhoods near Kakawa.

Lagos IslandOlushiSame INEC ward as Kakawa.Lagos IslandPopo-AgudaAbout 0.3 km from Kakawa.Lagos IslandOlosunAbout 0.4 km from Kakawa.Lagos IslandOko-fajiAbout 0.5 km from Kakawa.Lagos IslandAgarawuAbout 0.7 km from Kakawa.Lagos IslandObadinaAbout 0.7 km from Kakawa.

Before you buy

What we check in Kakawa.

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

Services

Most useful in Kakawa.

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.
Commercial LandResidential Land

More in Lagos Island

Other neighbourhoods in Lagos Island.

AgarawuAnikantamoEbuteEiyekoleElegbataEpetedoIdumotaIduntafaIlupesiIsale-AgbedeLafiajiObadinaOju-OtoOkeOko-awoOko-fajiOlosunOlowogbowoOlushiOluwoleOnikanPopo-AgudaSandgrouse

Frequently asked questions

Which LGA is Kakawa in?

Kakawa is in Lagos Island LGA, Lagos State, within the Olushi/Kakawa INEC ward. It sits near the centre of Lagos Island.

How far is Kakawa from Ikeja?

About 20 km in a straight line, to the south of Ikeja. The road distance is usually longer.

Which neighbourhoods are near Kakawa?

The nearest are Olushi (same ward), Popo-Aguda (0.3 km), Olosun (0.4 km) and Oko-faji (0.5 km).

What is the nearest international airport to Kakawa?

Murtala Muhammed International Airport, about 16 km away. The nearest seaport is Lagos Port Complex, Apapa, about 2.7 km away.

How do I check land in Kakawa before buying?

Searches for Kakawa are made at the Lagos State Land Registry, where the title and any encumbrances are confirmed. Much of Kakawa 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 Kakawa.

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

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