Yobe State

Land in Yobe, with every paper checked.

There are 17 LGAs in Yobe State, 178 INEC wards and 265 named neighbourhoods. We buy, sell, lease, value and protect land across all of them, with the title checked at the Yobe State land registry before you pay.

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17Local government areas

265Named neighbourhoods

DamaturuState capital

1991Year created · North East

At a glance

Yobe in numbers.

Damaturu is the capital, in the North East geopolitical zone. Fune has the most named neighbourhoods (31), and Machina is the LGA farthest from Damaturu, about 263 km away.

Maiduguri International Airport is about 117 km from Damaturu
Nearest states: Bauchi, Jigawa and Borno
178 INEC wards across 17 LGAs

Yobe in NigeriaApproximate

Each dot is an LGA. Yobe’s 17 LGAs are in black; Damaturu is marked.

Local government areas

All 17 LGAs in Yobe.

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

Bade Bursari Damaturu Fika Fune Geidam Gujba Gulani Jakusko Karasuwa Machina Nangere Nguru Potiskum Tarmuwa Yunusari Yusufari

Land

What owning land in Yobe involves.

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

OwnershipLand titles in YobeUnder the Land Use Act, land in Yobe is held in trust by the governor, so owners in Yobe State hold a right of occupancy rather than freehold. Documents in Yobe 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 YobeYobe State is largely built up; the plots that come up are infill sites where access, drainage and zoning decide value. At about 117 km from Maiduguri airport, land in Yobe is usually seen by video, with our team on site.

SellingSelling a plot in YobeLand in Yobe State typically sells to developers, businesses needing a site and local investors. Pricing is set against land sales in Maisandari, Waziri Ibrahim Estate and Bindigari, and the papers are perfected before buyers see it.

LeasingLeasing land in YobeIn Yobe State, demand for leased land comes from businesses near Damaturu 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 Yobe is worthLand values in Yobe State come from current evidence, chiefly comparable land sales in Maisandari, Waziri Ibrahim Estate, Bindigari and Fawari, adjusted for plot size, shape and frontage; the title type; road access; and access to main roads. You receive a written valuation for your plot, not a headline figure.

InvestmentInvesting in land in YobeYobe State suits commercial sites serving people who work in Damaturu. 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 abroadLand in Yobe, without flying homeYou see every plot in Yobe State on live video before deciding, check the title at the Yobe State land registry and hold your payment until the deed is in your name. If you already own a plot in Yobe State, land watch keeps it fenced and photographed monthly.

Foreign investorsInvest in land in Yobe from abroadStructure comes first: a Nigerian holding company and Governor’s Consent, planned with your lawyers. We register incoming capital with a Certificate of Capital Importation and benchmark Yobe State against Maisandari, Waziri Ibrahim Estate and Bindigari. Once acquired, the land is watched, valued and reported on every quarter.

Before you buy

What we check in Yobe.

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

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

PlanningInfill plots and approvalsMuch of Yobe 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 Yobe, photographs the site and checks access, neighbours and any competing claims.

Services

What we do in Yobe.

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 Yobe State?

Yobe State has 17 local government areas, 178 INEC wards and 265 named neighbourhoods on this site, from Bade to Yusufari.

What is the capital of Yobe State?

Damaturu is the capital of Yobe State, in Damaturu LGA. The state was created in 1991.

Which international airport is closest to Damaturu?

Maiduguri International Airport, about 117 km from Damaturu in a straight line.

How do I verify land in Yobe?

Titles are searched at the Yobe 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 Yobe 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 Yobe.

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

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