Many developers still believe selling untitled land is the fastest way to cash out. Cheap to acquire, easy to market, quick to flip, but that’s a dangerous illusion.
Government regulation is coming, and when it comes untitled land will be the first casualty. Entire companies will shut down overnight.
The market has moved. Buyers no longer fall for words like “excision in process” or “freehold.” They want proof and safety.
The pain of moving away from untitled land may feel heavy now, but the catastrophe of clinging to it will be unbearable.
Dr. Smith Ezenagu is the Chairman of Esso Group, a diversified conglomerate shaping real estate, finance, education, and media. Dr. Smith Ezenagu is recognized as a real estate & investment mogul, life coach, and private equity expert. He leads Esso Group and its subsidiaries: Esso Properties (awarded Nigeria’s Most Innovative Real Estate Company in 2024 and recognized as the best real estate company in Nigeria), Esso School of Enterprise (the leading institution equipping entrepreneurs), and Esso Capital (delivering smart, trusted financial solutions across Nigeria).
