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Shitta, Surulere, Lagos

Own land in Shitta with confidence.

Shitta is in the north-east of Surulere LGA in Lagos State, about 11 km from Ikeja. It falls within the Shitta/Ogunlana Drive ward. We buy, sell, lease and value land here, and check every title before you pay.

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11 kmTo Ikeja
7.2 kmTo Lagos airport
8Neighbourhoods within 3 km
UrbanArea profile

Where it is

Shitta on the map.

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

  • Murtala Muhammed International Airport: about 7.2 km
  • Lagos Port Complex, Apapa: about 9.1 km
  • Surulere LGA centre: about 1.3 km
Shitta and surroundingsApproximate
Shitta

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

Land

What owning land in Shitta involves.

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

OwnershipOwning land in ShittaUnder the Land Use Act, land in Lagos is held in trust by the governor, so owners in Shitta, Surulere hold a right of occupancy rather than freehold. In built-up Shitta, 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 ShittaLand in Shitta, Surulere is mostly infill plots between existing buildings. Access, drainage, setbacks and what the zoning allows matter as much as the price. With Lagos airport about 7.2 km away, a site walk fits into a short trip, or we walk it with you on video.
SellingSelling land in ShittaPlots in Shitta, Surulere mostly sell to developers, businesses needing a site and local investors. A perfected title sells faster, so we secure Governor’s Consent and the survey before listing, and price against recent land sales in Akinhanmi, Cole and Adeniran.
LeasingGround leases in ShittaGround leases in Shitta, Surulere suit 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. The title stays with you, and the lease sets the term, the rent reviews and how the land is returned.
ValuationValuing land in ShittaWe value land in Shitta, Surulere from comparable land sales in Akinhanmi, Cole, Adeniran and Ogunsanya, adjusted for plot size, shape and frontage; the title type; flood history and site levels; and access to main roads. Asking prices are not published here because they move; you get a written valuation.
InvestmentLand investment in ShittaThe strongest land cases in Shitta, Surulere are industrial and logistics land, with Lagos Port Complex, Apapa about 9.1 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 Shitta from abroadWe walk plots in Shitta, Surulere 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. Land in Shitta, Surulere can be fenced, signed and photographed every month under land watch. Our Construction division can build on it later.
Foreign investorsLand in Shitta 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 Shitta, Surulere against Akinhanmi, Cole and Adeniran. After purchase we watch the land, lease it if you want, and report quarterly.

Nearby

Neighbourhoods near Shitta.

SurulereOgunlana DriveSame INEC ward as Shitta.SurulereAkinhanmiAbout 1.2 km from Shitta.SurulereColeAbout 1.2 km from Shitta.SurulereAdeniranAbout 1.3 km from Shitta.SurulereOgunsanyaAbout 1.3 km from Shitta.SurulereIkateAbout 1.3 km from Shitta.

Before you buy

What we check in Shitta.

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

Services

Most useful in Shitta.

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 Surulere

Other neighbourhoods in Surulere.

AdeniranAgudaAkinhanmiCokerColeEric MooreIgbajaIjeshatedoIkateIponri Housing EstateItireOgunlana DriveOgunsanyaOjuelegbaOrileStadiumYaba

Frequently asked questions

Which LGA is Shitta in?

Shitta is in Surulere LGA, Lagos State, within the Shitta/Ogunlana Drive INEC ward. It sits in the north-east of Surulere.

How far is Shitta from Ikeja?

About 11 km in a straight line, to the south of Ikeja. The road distance is usually longer.

Which neighbourhoods are near Shitta?

The nearest are Ogunlana Drive (same ward), Akinhanmi (1.2 km), Cole (1.2 km) and Adeniran (1.3 km).

What is the nearest international airport to Shitta?

Murtala Muhammed International Airport, about 7.2 km away. The nearest seaport is Lagos Port Complex, Apapa, about 9.1 km away.

How do I check land in Shitta before buying?

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

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

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