Ondo State

Ondo land, checked before you pay.

Ondo State has 18 local government areas, 203 INEC wards and 224 named neighbourhoods. Every one of them is covered: buying, selling, leasing and valuing land, with title checks at the Ondo State land registry.

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18Local government areas

224Named neighbourhoods

AkureState capital

1976Year created · South West

At a glance

Getting to know Ondo.

Akure is the capital, in the South West geopolitical zone. Ondo West has the most named neighbourhoods (29), and Ilaje is the LGA farthest from Akure, about 124 km away.

Murtala Muhammed International Airport is about 217 km from Akure
Nearest states: Ekiti, Edo and Osun
203 INEC wards across 18 LGAs

Ondo in NigeriaApproximate

Each dot is an LGA. Ondo’s 18 LGAs are in black; Akure is marked.

Local government areas

All 18 LGAs in Ondo.

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

Akoko North-East Akoko North-West Akoko South-East Akoko South-West Akure North Akure South Ese-Odo Idanre Ifedore Ilaje Ile Oluji/Okeigbo Irele Odigbo Okitipupa Ondo East Ondo West Ose Owo

Land

Land in Ondo, topic by topic.

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

OwnershipOwning land in OndoOwnership in Ondo State is a right of occupancy under the Land Use Act, granted or recognised by Ondo State. Paperwork in Ondo varies by street and age of building; we confirm what exists and secure Governor’s Consent. Foreign individuals and companies usually hold through a company incorporated in Nigeria.

BuyingBuying a plot in OndoOndo State is largely built up; the plots that come up are infill sites where access, drainage and zoning decide value. At about 217 km from Lagos airport, land in Ondo is usually seen by video, with our team on site.

SellingSelling land in OndoThe usual buyers for land in Ondo State 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 Odopetu, Ijomu and Obanla.

LeasingGround leases in OndoGround leases in Ondo State suit businesses near Akure needing car parks, fuel stations or temporary sites, and fuel retailers, telecoms mast sites and pop-up businesses. The title stays with you, and the lease sets the term, the rent reviews and how the land is returned.

ValuationValuing land in OndoWe value land in Ondo State from comparable land sales in Odopetu, Ijomu, Obanla and Lisa, 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 OndoOndo State suits commercial sites serving people who work in Akure. 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 Ondo from abroadWe walk plots in Ondo State with you on live video, check the title at the Ondo State land registry and hold your payment until the deed is in your name. Empty plots in Ondo State are protected with fencing, a caretaker where needed and monthly photos.

Foreign investorsLand in Ondo 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 Ondo State against Odopetu, Ijomu and Obanla. After purchase we watch the land, lease it if you want, and report quarterly.

Before you buy

What we check in Ondo.

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

SurveyCharting and beaconsCharting shows whether a plot in Ondo falls under government acquisition or a road setback; the beacons are then found on site.

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

Services

What we do in Ondo.

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 Ondo State?

Ondo State has 18 local government areas, 203 INEC wards and 224 named neighbourhoods on this site, from Akoko North-East to Owo.

What is the capital of Ondo State?

Akure is the capital of Ondo State, in Akure South LGA. The state was created in 1976.

Which international airport is closest to Akure?

Murtala Muhammed International Airport, about 217 km from Akure in a straight line.

How do I verify land in Ondo?

Titles are searched at the Ondo 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 Ondo 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 Ondo.

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

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