Oyo State

Land in Oyo, with every paper checked.

There are 33 LGAs in Oyo State, 351 INEC wards and 357 named neighbourhoods. We buy, sell, lease, value and protect land across all of them, with the title checked at the Oyo State land registry before you pay.

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33Local government areas

357Named neighbourhoods

IbadanState capital

1976Year created · South West

At a glance

Getting to know Oyo.

Ibadan is the capital, in the South West geopolitical zone. Akinyele has the most named neighbourhoods (30), and Irepo is the LGA farthest from Ibadan, about 184 km away.

Murtala Muhammed International Airport is about 113 km from Ibadan
Nearest states: Osun, Ogun and Kwara
351 INEC wards across 33 LGAs

Oyo in NigeriaApproximate

Each dot is an LGA. Oyo’s 33 LGAs are in black; Ibadan is marked.

Local government areas

All 33 LGAs in Oyo.

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

Land

Land in Oyo: what to know.

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

OwnershipLand titles in OyoOwnership in Oyo State is a right of occupancy under the Land Use Act, granted or recognised by Oyo State. Documents in Oyo 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 OyoOyo State is largely built up; the plots that come up are infill sites where access, drainage and zoning decide value. Murtala Muhammed International Airport is about 113 km away, so most clients walk the plot with us on video while we inspect in person.

SellingSelling a plot in OyoLand in Oyo State typically sells to developers, businesses needing a site and local investors. Pricing is set against land sales in XII, NI Part and I. EI, and the papers are perfected before buyers see it.

LeasingLeasing land in OyoIn Oyo State, demand for leased land comes from businesses near Ibadan needing car parks, fuel stations or temporary sites, and fuel retailers, telecoms mast sites and pop-up businesses. Leases are drafted with your lawyer, tenants are vetted and ground rent is collected on schedule.

ValuationWhat land in Oyo is worthLand values in Oyo State come from current evidence, chiefly comparable land sales in XII, NI Part, I. EI and Olubadan Estate, adjusted for plot size, shape and frontage; the title type; road access; and access to main roads. Asking prices are not published here because they move; you get a written valuation.

InvestmentInvesting in land in OyoThe strongest land cases in Oyo State are commercial sites serving people who work in Ibadan. 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 Oyo, without flying homeOur team inspects land in Oyo State and walks you round it on video, check the title at the Oyo State land registry and hold your payment until the deed is in your name. Empty plots in Oyo State are protected with fencing, a caretaker where needed and monthly photos.

Foreign investorsInvest in land in Oyo from abroadWe plan the holding company and Governor’s Consent in Oyo with your lawyers. We register incoming capital with a Certificate of Capital Importation and benchmark Oyo State against XII, NI Part and I. EI. Once acquired, the land is watched, valued and reported on every quarter.

Before you buy

What we check in Oyo.

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

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

PlanningInfill plots and approvalsMuch of Oyo is built up, so plots are infill sites. Access, drainage, setbacks and what the zoning allows matter as much as the title.

SiteInspection in personOur team visits Oyo, photographs the site and checks access, neighbours and any competing claims.

Services

What we do in Oyo.

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 Oyo State?

Oyo State has 33 local government areas, 351 INEC wards and 357 named neighbourhoods on this site, from Afijio to Surulere.

What is the capital of Oyo State?

Ibadan is the capital of Oyo State, in Ibadan North LGA. The state was created in 1976.

Which international airport is closest to Ibadan?

Murtala Muhammed International Airport, about 113 km from Ibadan in a straight line.

How do I verify land in Oyo?

Titles are searched at the Oyo 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 Oyo 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 Oyo.

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

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