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Obi LGA, Nasarawa State

Own land in Obi with confidence.

Obi is a local government area 24 km south-east of Lafia, with 10 INEC wards and 10 named neighbourhoods. We buy, sell, lease, value and protect land here, with the title verified before you pay.

10Named neighbourhoods
10INEC wards
24 kmTo Lafia
174 kmTo Abuja airport

Where it is

Finding your way around Obi.

Obi is the second-closest LGA to Lafia out of 13. Its named neighbourhoods spread across roughly 51 km. Around Obi, settlements are widely spaced and land parcels are large.

  • Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport: about 174 km
  • Calabar Port: about 382 km
  • Nearest LGAs: Keana, Lafia and Doma
Obi in NasarawaApproximate
Obi

Each dot is a neighbourhood in Nasarawa; Obi’s are in black.

Land

Land in Obi, topic by topic.

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

OwnershipLand titles in ObiOwnership in Obi LGA is a right of occupancy under the Land Use Act, granted or recognised by Nasarawa State. Around Obi, land is mostly held customarily; the local government grants rights of occupancy and the community must consent to a sale. Foreign individuals and companies usually hold through a company incorporated in Nigeria.
BuyingBuying land in ObiIn Obi LGA, parcels are typically large, so start with community consent, a registered survey and a road that works in the rainy season. Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport is about 174 km away, so most clients walk the plot with us on video while we inspect in person.
SellingSelling a plot in ObiThe usual buyers for land in Obi LGA are agro-investors, farmers and businesses needing large sites. Pricing is set against land sales in Tudun Adabu, Gwadenye and Deddere, and the papers are perfected before buyers see it.
LeasingLeasing land in ObiLand in Obi LGA can be leased to farmers and agro-processors. The title stays with you, and the lease sets the term, the rent reviews and how the land is returned.
ValuationWhat land in Obi is worthWe value land in Obi LGA from comparable land sales in Tudun Adabu, Gwadenye, Deddere and Riri, adjusted for plot size, shape and frontage; the title type; road access; and distance to Lafia (about 24 km). You receive a written valuation for your plot, not a headline figure.
InvestmentInvesting in land in ObiFor land investors, Obi LGA points to farmland and large parcels for agro-processing. 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 Obi, without flying homeYou see every plot in Obi LGA on live video before deciding, check the title at the Nasarawa Geographic Information Service (NAGIS) and hold your payment until the deed is in your name. Land in Obi LGA can be fenced, signed and photographed every month under land watch.
Foreign investorsInvest in land in Obi from abroadStructure comes first: a Nigerian holding company and Governor’s Consent, planned with your lawyers. Every transfer is documented with a Certificate of Capital Importation, and Obi LGA is compared with Tudun Adabu, Gwadenye and Deddere before an offer. After purchase we watch the land, lease it if you want, and report quarterly.

Neighbourhoods

10 neighbourhoods in Obi.

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

Before you buy

What we check in Obi.

TitleVerify the title at the registryObi titles are checked at the Nasarawa Geographic Information Service (NAGIS) before any payment, together with the registered survey plan.
SurveyCharting and beaconsBefore you commit in Obi, the survey plan is charted against acquisition and setback maps and matched to the beacons on the ground.
CommunityCommunity land and accessLarge plots around Obi need community and family consent, a clear access road and, for business use, power and water checks.
SiteInspection in personOur team visits Obi, photographs the site and checks access, neighbours and any competing claims.

Frequently asked questions

How many neighbourhoods are in Obi?

Obi has 10 named neighbourhoods across 10 INEC wards, including Adudu, Agwatashi, Deddere and Duduguru.

How far is Obi from Lafia?

About 24 km in a straight line, to the south-east of Lafia. By road it is usually further.

Which LGAs are near Obi?

The nearest are Keana, about 19 km, Lafia, about 24 km, Doma, about 45 km and Guma (Benue), about 53 km.

What is the nearest international airport to Obi?

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, about 174 km away in a straight line.

How do I verify land in Obi?

The title is searched at the Nasarawa Geographic Information Service (NAGIS), the survey is charted and matched to the beacons, the seller’s authority is confirmed and our team inspects the site. Large plots around Obi need community and family consent, a clear access road and, for business use, power and water checks.

Talk to us about land in Obi.

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