Ogun State

Land in Ogun, with every paper checked.

Ogun State is divided into 20 local government areas, 236 INEC wards and 268 named neighbourhoods. We buy, sell, lease, value and protect land across all of them, with the title checked at the Ogun State land registry before you pay.

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20Local government areas

268Named neighbourhoods

AbeokutaState capital

1976Year created · South West

At a glance

Getting to know Ogun.

Abeokuta is the capital, in the South West geopolitical zone. Sagamu has the most named neighbourhoods (21), and Ogun Waterside is the LGA farthest from Abeokuta, about 135 km away.

Murtala Muhammed International Airport is about 65 km from Abeokuta
Nearest states: Lagos, Oyo and Osun
236 INEC wards across 20 LGAs

Ogun in NigeriaApproximate

Each dot is an LGA. Ogun’s 20 LGAs are in black; Abeokuta is marked.

Local government areas

All 20 LGAs in Ogun.

Select an LGA to see its neighbourhoods, distances and what to check before you buy.

Abeokuta North Abeokuta South Ado Odo-Ota Ewekoro Ifo Ijebu East Ijebu North Ijebu North-East Ijebu-Ode Ikenne Imeko-Afon Ipokia Obafemi-Owode Odeda Odogbolu Ogun Waterside Remo North Sagamu Yewa North Yewa South

Land

Land in Ogun: what to know.

Ownership, buying, selling, leasing, valuation and investment of land, as they apply in Ogun State.

OwnershipLand titles in OgunUnder the Land Use Act, land in Ogun is held in trust by the governor, so owners in Ogun State hold a right of occupancy rather than freehold. Documents in Ogun range from Certificates of Occupancy to older deeds; transfers need Governor’s Consent. For foreign buyers, ownership is usually through a company registered in Nigeria.

BuyingBuying land in OgunLand in Ogun State is mostly infill plots between existing buildings. Access, drainage, setbacks and what the zoning allows matter as much as the price. The nearest international airport, Lagos airport, is about 65 km away; we inspect on your behalf and show you on video.

SellingSelling a plot in OgunThe usual buyers for land in Ogun State are 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 Sale-Ijeun, Sodeke and Ijemo.

LeasingLeasing land in OgunIn Ogun State, demand for leased land comes from businesses near Abeokuta needing car parks, fuel stations or temporary sites, 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.

ValuationWhat land in Ogun is worthWe value land in Ogun State from comparable land sales in Sale-Ijeun, Sodeke, Ijemo and Erunbe, adjusted for plot size, shape and frontage; the title type; flood history and site levels; and access to main roads. You receive a written valuation for your plot, not a headline figure.

InvestmentInvesting in land in OgunFor land investors, Ogun State points to commercial sites serving people who work in Abeokuta. 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 Ogun, without flying homeWe walk plots in Ogun State with you on live video, check the title at the Ogun State land registry and hold your payment until the deed is in your name. If you already own a plot in Ogun State, land watch keeps it fenced and photographed monthly.

Foreign investorsInvest in land in Ogun from abroadWe plan the holding company and Governor’s Consent in Ogun with your lawyers. We register incoming capital with a Certificate of Capital Importation and benchmark Ogun State against Sale-Ijeun, Sodeke and Ijemo. Once acquired, the land is watched, valued and reported on every quarter.

Local knowledge

What buying in Ogun involves.

Access for trucksRoads, turning space and weight limits checked for heavy vehicles.

Power and waterGrid capacity, backup and water supply confirmed for your use.

ZoningIndustrial or residential use confirmed as permitted for the parcel.

Large-parcel titlesTitles on large parcels and family land checked with extra care.

Before you buy

What we check in Ogun.

TitleVerify the title at the registryOgun titles are checked at the Ogun State land registry before any payment, together with the registered survey plan.

SurveyCharting and beaconsBefore you commit in Ogun, the survey plan is charted against acquisition and setback maps and matched to the beacons on the ground.

PlanningInfill plots and approvalsMuch of Ogun 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 riskOgun is a coastal state, so site levels, drainage and flood history are checked in person before you buy in Ogun.

Services

What we do in Ogun.

Title VerificationSix checks before you pay anything.Buying LandPlots and parcels found, checked and bought in your name.Land WatchEmpty plots fenced, watched and photographed monthly.

Frequently asked questions

How many LGAs are in Ogun State?

Ogun State has 20 local government areas, 236 INEC wards and 268 named neighbourhoods on this site, from Abeokuta North to Yewa South.

What is the capital of Ogun State?

Abeokuta is the capital of Ogun State, in Abeokuta South LGA. The state was created in 1976.

Which international airport is closest to Abeokuta?

Murtala Muhammed International Airport, about 65 km from Abeokuta in a straight line.

How do I verify land in Ogun?

Titles are searched at the Ogun State land registry, the survey plan is charted for acquisition and setbacks, the seller’s authority is confirmed and the site is inspected. We do all of this before you pay.

Can I buy land in Ogun from abroad?

Yes. Site walks are by live video, documents can be signed outside Nigeria, and payment is released only when the deed is in your name.

Talk to us about land in Ogun.

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

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