LAND TITLE PUZZLE

Let's kick off #LandTitlePuzzle with the most commonly misunderstood title: 

CUSTOMARY TITLE

Granted by local authorities but rarely recognized by the government. 

CUSTOMARY TITLE- usually granted by village heads, family heads, or community chiefs.

It may seem legit in local areas. But here's the catch: It's not recognized by the government unless converted to a statutory right (via C-of-O or Governor's Consent).

This means:

You can't legally develop or resell easily.

- You risk double allocation.

- Government acquisition can override your claim.

At YANGAWEY, we don't sell on Customary Titles. Every property comes with secured, government-recognized documents.

Buy safe. Buy smart.

GOVERNOR'S CONSENT

Required to validate your land transfer after a Deed of Assignment.

When land changes hands (via a Deed of Assignment), the governor of the state must approve the transaction to make it legal under the Land Use Act. 

Without it:

Your land isn't registered in government books. You can't resell, mortgage, or legally defend ownership.

It's like buying a car without transferring the logbook, risky. 

At YANGAWEY, we help clients process this documentation properly, avoiding land scams or untraceable ownership issues.

Tip: Always ask if your seller has Governor's Consent or plans to process it. 

Governor's Consent a title many hear, but few fully understand.

Land transactions don't just stop at the Deed of Assignment. For that transfer to be officially recognized by the government, you need the Governor's Consent.

CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY (C-of-O) 

The gold standard of ownership in Nigeria. Issued by the state government, it's the most recognized and protected title under Nigerian land law. 

Confirms your right to occupy and use land Can be used to get loans or resell Reduces risk of government takeover. But C-of-O lands are usually more expensive because of their legal power. 

At YANGAWEY, select estates, like 

HAVENS COTTAGE- Noforija Epe: https://yangawey.blogspot.com/search/label/HYBRID?m=0

XTATE- Igbodu Epe 

EMPIRE PARK- Ibefun off Epe Ikorodu Road: https://yangawey.blogspot.com/search/label/ABODE?m=0

THE DISTRICT-Ikorodu Shagamu Expressway are built on government allocated Freehold lands, often prepped for seamless C-of-O processing. 

Buying land is easy.

Ensuring the land is secure? That's another matter on its own.

And this is where the C-of-O comes in. It gives you land security, resale power, and peace of mind.

At YANGAWEY, we focus of offering you properties that are safe, verified and secure.

Ready to buy land that won't stress you?

Want land that holds its value and your rights?

DEED OF ASSIGNMENT 

Shows land was transferred to you, But it needs legal backing too. 

Deed alone isn't enough

Ever heard: "I have my deed, I'm good"?

Not quite.

A Deed of Assignment shows that land was sold to you.

But it's not enough on its own. 

For many lands, a Governor's Consent must follow your deed to make your claim legal under Nigerian law (especially in urban areas like Lagos, Ibadan, etc.).

A deed without consent = legally incomplete. 

At YANGAWEY, your Deed of Assignment comes with a follow-through process, including other key documents to ensure you're fully covered.

Don't just own paper, own proof. 

So you got a Deed of Assignment? Congratulations

But hold up, "my uncle gave me land" will not hold up in court.

So ensure your deed is backed by law and you're not just holding vibes and paper.

When you buy land from us at YANGAWEY, we handle all the paperwork for you, send us a DM 07052860286 today!