The real estate sector is part of Nigeria’s thriving economy, and Lagos State residence can easily invest in such by purchasing land directly from the State Government.

However, individuals or organizations willing to purchase lands should be ready to adhere to the stipulated laws, and these regulations play some vital role that guides residential leases and development, commercial and human habitation. 

Whether you are purchasing land from individuals within the State or directly from the Lagos State Government, you should know that this activity is governed by Common Law, Statutes, Customary Law, Case Law, and the 1978 Land use Act.

There are various schemes that the Lagos State Government uses in the allocation of land to residents. Knowing these schemes are the basics of how to buy land from the Lagos State Government. 

Lagos State Government Schemes: Management Agencies 

Within the State, some agencies handle and design all of the State Government schemes. The four major Ministry Department and Agencies (MDA) include: 

The General Office of the State Surveyor 

This MDA functions as the Survey Framework provider, facilitating the Certificate of Occupancy’s registration under the Land Use Act’s auspices. This task is its primary function within the State. As a department, they work with the other ministries to take up the “Survey of Government” state development schemes. 

The Land Use and Allocation Committee 

The Land Use and Allocation Committee handles everything that has to do with the coordination of all issues related to land allocation and encompasses the management of many existing Lagos State schemes to the public members. Thus, the processing and issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy is the duty of this MDA, and they handle all other duties that the State Governor assigns. 

New Town Development Authority (NTDA) 

The NTDA is an agency that takes up the duty of establishing New Towns and develops the Lagos State Government Schemes. The ministry also provides the State Government Estates’ infrastructure and works with the Ministry of Physical Planning Development and Site Selection to monitor unauthorized state developments. 

The “Physical Planning and Urban Development” State Ministry

Working alongside the NTDA, this ministry takes control of all the state developments and prepare the Layout Plan for the Lagos State Schemes. The layout provided by this ministry consists of varying land use on a zonal basis. A typical layout showcases plots for residential, recreational, and commercial uses, and you can find those that would serve the purpose of the neighborhood garden. 

Kindly note that these MDAs works across the five divisions of Lagos States: 

Ikorodu Division

Badagry Division

Ikeja Division

Epe Division

Lagos Island Division