The Gospel of Land Banking: Emerging Markets & Insights Every Savvy Investor Should Know
At BarnBridge Properties, we're passionate about helping smart investors discover the untapped opportunities in Nigeria’s real estate market. Through my ongoing video series titled “The Gospel of Land Banking,” I shared key insights that have helped both local and diaspora investors build generational wealth through strategic land acquisition.
In Our Latest Episode:
We explored “Emerging Markets and Market Insights”—a topic that highlights how the wealthy and savvy investors always stay ahead by identifying potential before the crowd does.
Let’s break it down with some real-life examples from my experience:
📌 Ibeju-Lekki: The Silent Goldmine (2019–2020)
In 2019, Ibeju-Lekki was still under the radar. Many overlooked it. But here’s what happened:
2019–2020 Price: I marketed and we sold Plots for ₦500,000
Current Price (2025): Now going for ₦30 million
ROI in 6 Years: A whopping 5,900% increase
👉 That’s the kind of return early investors are enjoying today.
📌 Epe: The Rising Star (2022–2025)
Just a few years ago, Epe was still evolving—but we saw the signs early. We encouraged clients to invest, and here's how that played out:
2022 Price: Plots without titles sold for ₦1.8 million
Current Price (2025): Now selling for up to ₦20 million (with C of O)
ROI in 3 Years: Over 1,000% increase
👉 This shows how quickly smart land banking decisions can multiply your capital.
🌍 Next Big Bet: Ogun State—The Land of Hidden Wealth
If you missed Ibeju-Lekki or Epe, don’t worry—another opportunity is unfolding right now.
Why Ogun?
Close proximity to Lagos
Rapid infrastructure expansion
Fast-growing population spillover from Lagos
Lagos is filled, Ogun is Ready. The wealthy are currently targeting and amassing lands in Ogun, where there is less Noise, Stress, and where they acquire hectares for the price they will acquire half plots in Lagos.
🏞️ Key Hotspots in Ogun:
Shagamu Interchange
Alapako
These areas are:
In the same local government as Mowe and Ibafo
Still undervalued compared to Mowe and Ibafo
The new goldmine for discerning investors
💎 Introducing: Eden Crest Estate
At the heart of this Ogun investment wave is Eden Crest Estate—a fast-appreciating estate strategically positioned for maximum returns.
If you're serious about wealth creation and you want to secure acres, not just plots, now is the time.