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Orile, Surulere, Lagos

Buying land in Orile, done properly.

Orile is in the south of Surulere LGA in Lagos State, about 14 km from Ikeja. We buy, sell, lease and value land here, and check every title before you pay.

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

Where it is

Orile on the map.

Mosafejo is the nearest neighbourhood, roughly 1.2 km from Orile, across the boundary in Ajeromi-Ifelodun. 8 named neighbourhoods lie within 3 km. Orile is densely built up, with many wards close together.

  • Murtala Muhammed International Airport: about 10 km
  • Lagos Port Complex, Apapa: about 6.5 km
  • Surulere LGA centre: about 2.4 km
Orile and surroundingsApproximate
Eric MooreLayeniOrile

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

Land

Land in Orile, topic by topic.

Ownership, buying, selling, leasing, valuation and investment of land, as they apply in Orile, Surulere.

OwnershipOwning land in OrileUnder the Land Use Act, land in Lagos is held in trust by the governor, so owners in Orile, Surulere hold a right of occupancy rather than freehold. Documents in Orile range from Certificates of Occupancy to older deeds; transfers need Governor’s Consent. International buyers normally hold through a Nigerian-incorporated company.
BuyingBuying a plot in OrileLand in Orile, Surulere 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 OrilePlots in Orile, Surulere mostly sell to developers, businesses needing a site and local investors. Pricing is set against land sales in Mosafejo, Eric Moore and Iponri Housing Estate, and the papers are perfected before buyers see it.
LeasingGround leases in OrileGround leases in Orile, Surulere suit car parks and logistics users serving Lagos airport; 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 OrileLand values in Orile, Surulere come from current evidence, chiefly comparable land sales in Mosafejo, Eric Moore, Iponri Housing Estate and Aguda, adjusted for plot size, shape and frontage; the title type; flood history and site levels; and distance to Ikeja (about 14 km). Every valuation is written up for your specific plot and date.
InvestmentLand investment in OrileFor land investors, Orile, Surulere points to industrial and logistics land, with Lagos Port Complex, Apapa about 6.5 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 Orile from abroadYou see every plot in Orile, Surulere 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. Land in Orile, Surulere can be fenced, signed and photographed every month under land watch. Our Construction division can build on it later.
Foreign investorsLand in Orile for international investorsStructure comes first: a Nigerian holding company and Governor’s Consent, planned with your lawyers. We register incoming capital with a Certificate of Capital Importation and benchmark Orile, Surulere against Mosafejo, Eric Moore and Iponri Housing Estate. After purchase we watch the land, lease it if you want, and report quarterly.

Before you buy

What we check in Orile.

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

Frequently asked questions

Which LGA is Orile in?

Orile is in Surulere LGA, Lagos State. It sits in the south of Surulere.

How far is Orile from Ikeja?

About 14 km in a straight line, to the south of Ikeja. The road distance is usually longer.

Which neighbourhoods are near Orile?

The nearest are Mosafejo (1.2 km), Eric Moore (1.6 km), Iponri Housing Estate (1.6 km) and Aguda (1.7 km).

What is the nearest international airport to Orile?

Murtala Muhammed International Airport, about 10 km away. The nearest seaport is Lagos Port Complex, Apapa, about 6.5 km away.

How do I check land in Orile before buying?

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

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