At the 90th anniversary of the Nigerian Institution of Surveyors, the Surveyor General of the Federation, Abdulganiyu Adebomehin FNIS, extolled the institution and encouraged surveyors to participate actively in its activities.
In his goodwill message, the Surveyor General of the Federation said “Our founding fathers have established a solid foundation and the young surveyors are leveraging on the stone laid by the founding fathers. I have the rest of mind that the future is brighter”.
Surv. Abuduganiyu appreciated the founding surveyors and pledged further support to them. Other important government agencies, especially the security agencies, were urged to work together to keep the country safe.
The President of the Nigerian Institution of Surveyors, Surv. Dr. M.O. Ibitoye, said “In the early days, Surveyors were considered only second in command to the Governor General during the colonial era. We were the architects of land boundaries, infrastructure, and even governance as the knowledge and data we provided helped shape the policies and direction of Nigeria”.
“I am pained Nigeria is not fully mapped and growth cannot be attained without accurate and up-to-date maps for national development, planning and security. The lack of maps ambers our ability to manage land use, mitigate disasters and promote economic growth. I call on all government at all levels to empower the office of the Surveyor General of the Federation, the 36 States Surveyor General, and the Department of Surveying and Mapping in FCT”.
The Nigerian Institution of Surveyors gathered to celebrate the 90th Anniversary of the Institution and Appeal Fund Raising event at WACP Event Centre, Gaduwa District, this week with the theme 90 Years of Mapping Progress: Celebrating the Past, Shaping the Future.
The celebration is significant as it highlights the progress and key achievements of the institution in surveying, mapping techniques, and information in Nigeria.
Sani Datti
Head Press and Public Relations
18th October 2024
