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Ilaje, Shomolu, Lagos

Buying land in Ilaje? Check every paper first.

Ilaje is in the east of Shomolu LGA in Lagos State, about 10 km from Ikeja. It falls within the Abule-Okuta/Ilaje/Bariga ward. We buy, sell, lease and value land here, and check every title before you pay.

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

Where it is

Ilaje on the map.

Abule-Okuta is the nearest neighbourhood, roughly 0.7 km from Ilaje. 8 named neighbourhoods lie within 3 km. Ilaje is densely built up, with many wards close together.

  • Murtala Muhammed International Airport: about 8.5 km
  • Lagos Port Complex, Apapa: about 12 km
  • Shomolu LGA centre: about 1.7 km
Ilaje and surroundingsApproximate
Fola AgoroIlaje

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

Land

Land in Ilaje, topic by topic.

Ownership, buying, selling, leasing, valuation and investment of land, as they apply in Ilaje, Shomolu.

OwnershipOwning land in IlajeUnder the Land Use Act, land in Lagos is held in trust by the governor, so owners in Ilaje, Shomolu hold a right of occupancy rather than freehold. In built-up Ilaje, 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 IlajeIlaje, Shomolu 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 8.5 km away, or let us walk you round the plot on video.
SellingSelling land in IlajeThe usual buyers for land in Ilaje, Shomolu are developers, businesses needing a site and local investors. We put Governor’s Consent and the survey in order first, then price against land sales in Abule-Okuta, Akoka and Bariga.
LeasingGround leases in IlajeIn Ilaje, Shomolu, demand for leased land comes from 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 IlajeA land value in Ilaje, Shomolu is set from recent comparable land sales in Abule-Okuta, Akoka, Bariga and Lad-Lak, 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 IlajeIlaje, Shomolu suits industrial and logistics land, with Lagos Port Complex, Apapa about 12 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 Ilaje from abroadYou see every plot in Ilaje, Shomolu on live video before deciding, 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 Ilaje, Shomolu, land watch keeps it fenced and photographed monthly. Our Construction division can build on it later.
Foreign investorsLand in Ilaje for international investorsWe plan the holding company and Governor’s Consent in Lagos with your lawyers. Every transfer is documented with a Certificate of Capital Importation, and Ilaje, Shomolu is compared with Abule-Okuta, Akoka and Bariga before an offer. We then protect the land and send quarterly reports with updated values.

Nearby

Neighbourhoods near Ilaje.

ShomoluAbule-OkutaAbout 0.7 km from Ilaje.ShomoluAkokaAbout 0.7 km from Ilaje.ShomoluBarigaAbout 1.1 km from Ilaje.ShomoluLad-LakAbout 1.2 km from Ilaje.ShomoluFola AgoroAbout 1.6 km from Ilaje.ShomoluIgbari-AkokaAbout 1.6 km from Ilaje.

Before you buy

What we check in Ilaje.

TitleVerify the title at the registryWe confirm the title for property in Ilaje at the Lagos State Land Registry, not from photocopies supplied by the seller.
SurveyCharting and beaconsCharting shows whether a plot in Ilaje falls under government acquisition or a road setback; the beacons are then found on site.
PlanningInfill plots and approvalsMuch of Ilaje 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 Ilaje. Lagos land use charge is confirmed as paid up.

Services

Most useful in Ilaje.

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 Shomolu

Other neighbourhoods in Shomolu.

Abule-OkutaAkokaAladeApelehinBajulaiyeBarigaFadeyiFola AgoroGbagadaGbagada Phase ObanikoroIgbari-AkokaIgbobiIjebutedoLad-LakMafowokuOnipanuPalmgrovePedro

Frequently asked questions

Which LGA is Ilaje in?

Ilaje is in Shomolu LGA, Lagos State, within the Abule-Okuta/Ilaje/Bariga INEC ward. It sits in the east of Shomolu.

How far is Ilaje from Ikeja?

About 10 km in a straight line, to the south-east of Ikeja. The road distance is usually longer.

Which neighbourhoods are near Ilaje?

The nearest are Abule-Okuta (0.7 km), Akoka (0.7 km), Bariga (1.1 km) and Lad-Lak (1.2 km).

What is the nearest international airport to Ilaje?

Murtala Muhammed International Airport, about 8.5 km away. The nearest seaport is Lagos Port Complex, Apapa, about 12 km away.

How do I check land in Ilaje before buying?

We confirm the title for property in Ilaje at the Lagos State Land Registry, not from photocopies supplied by the seller. Much of Ilaje 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 Ilaje.

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

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