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Katamma, Jakusko, Yobe

Buying land in Katamma? Check every paper first.

Located in the north of Jakusko LGA, Katamma is about 157 km from Damaturu. It falls within the Jawur/Katamma ward. We buy, sell, lease and value land here, and check every title before you pay.

157 kmTo Damaturu
252 kmTo Maiduguri airport
1Neighbourhood within 3 km
RuralArea profile

Where it is

Where Katamma sits.

Jawur shares an INEC ward with Katamma, so the two are usually treated as one area. 1 named neighbourhood lie within 3 km. Around Katamma, settlements are widely spaced and land parcels are large.

  • Maiduguri International Airport: about 252 km
  • Calabar Port: about 909 km
  • Jakusko LGA centre: about 29 km
Katamma and surroundingsApproximate
KatuzuDawayoDachiaKatamma

Neighbourhoods within 15 km. Jakusko’s are in black; nearby ones are labelled.

Land

Land in Katamma: what to know.

Ownership, buying, selling, leasing, valuation and investment of land, as they apply in Katamma, Jakusko.

OwnershipLand titles in KatammaUnder the Land Use Act, land in Yobe is held in trust by the governor, so owners in Katamma, Jakusko hold a right of occupancy rather than freehold. Non-urban land around Katamma is usually held under customary rights of occupancy from the local government, with community consent to sell. For foreign buyers, ownership is usually through a company registered in Nigeria.
BuyingBuying land in KatammaBuying in Katamma, Jakusko usually means a sizeable parcel: secure community consent, survey it properly and confirm access. Maiduguri International Airport is about 252 km away, so most clients walk the plot with us on video while we inspect in person.
SellingSelling a plot in KatammaPlots in Katamma, Jakusko mostly sell to agro-investors, farmers and businesses needing large sites. Pricing is set against land sales in Katuzu, Dawayo and Usur, and the papers are perfected before buyers see it.
LeasingLeasing land in KatammaLand in Katamma, Jakusko 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 Katamma is worthWe value land in Katamma, Jakusko from comparable land sales in Katuzu, Dawayo, Usur and Dachia, adjusted for plot size, shape and frontage; the title type; road access; and distance to Damaturu (about 157 km). You receive a written valuation for your plot, not a headline figure.
InvestmentInvesting in land in KatammaThe strongest land cases in Katamma, Jakusko are farmland and large parcels for agro-processing, well away from Damaturu. Each parcel is tested against demand, access and title risk before you commit.

How we help

How Ibile Engineering helps.

For Nigerians living abroad and for international investors, individuals, companies and funds.

Nigerians abroadLand in Katamma, without flying homeYou see every plot in Katamma, Jakusko 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. Land in Katamma, Jakusko can be fenced, signed and photographed every month under land watch.
Foreign investorsInvest in land in Katamma 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 Katamma, Jakusko is compared with Katuzu, Dawayo and Usur before an offer. After purchase we watch the land, lease it if you want, and report quarterly.

Before you buy

What we check in Katamma.

TitleVerify the title at the registrySearches for Katamma are made at the Yobe State land registry, where the title and any encumbrances are confirmed.
SurveyCharting and beaconsBefore you commit in Katamma, the survey plan is charted against acquisition and setback maps and matched to the beacons on the ground.
CommunityCommunity land and accessLarge plots around Katamma need community and family consent, a clear access road and, for business use, power and water checks.
SiteInspection in personOur team visits Katamma, photographs the site and checks access, neighbours and any competing claims.

Frequently asked questions

Which LGA is Katamma in?

Katamma is in Jakusko LGA, Yobe State, within the Jawur/Katamma INEC ward. It sits in the north of Jakusko.

How far is Katamma from Damaturu?

About 157 km in a straight line, to the north-west of Damaturu. The road distance is usually longer.

Which neighbourhoods are near Katamma?

The nearest are Jawur (same ward), Katuzu (14 km), Dawayo (14 km) and Usur (14 km).

What is the nearest international airport to Katamma?

Maiduguri International Airport, about 252 km away.

How do I check land in Katamma before buying?

Searches for Katamma are made at the Yobe State land registry, where the title and any encumbrances are confirmed. Large plots around Katamma need community and family consent, a clear access road and, for business use, power and water checks.

Talk to us about land in Katamma.

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