Nigerian Surveyor-General, Surv. Abudulganiyu Adeyemi Adebomehin has reaffirmed his office’s commitment to continue striving to leave up to statutory mandate by embracing new technology for improved surveying and mapping.
Adebomehin made this known at the ongoing 59TH Annual General Meeting & Conference of the Nigerian Institution of Surveyors (NIS ) in Enugu State with the theme: HARNESSING GEOSPATIAL INTELLIGENCE IN THE NEW WORLD: Innovation and Oppourtunities for Sustainable Development.
Among the dignitaries at General Meeting were the former Minister of Power and the current Vice Chancellor, University of the Niger, Prof Chinedu Nebo with the Executive Governor of Enugu State, Peter Ndubuisi Mbah.
Representing the Surveyor-General of the Federation at the event was the Director in his Office, Surv Semiu Ayinde who said this statutory mandate was made possible with great support of the President, Commander In Chief, Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
While giving his lecture, Prof Nebo said, ‘’Geospatial Intelligence has emerged as a transformative force in global development, integrating geographic data with cutting edge technology such as artificial intelligence, AI, machine learning remote sensing and big data analytics”.
He explained that ‘’Geo spatial intelligence is a veritable tool that Nigeria needs to power its journey through sustainable development that will guarantee unprecedented socioeconomic growth. 
“It is crucial that our policymakers learn the importance of experts in this field as well as those in the general disciplines of town and regional planning in the governance of regional development commissions throughout the country”.
Declaring the AGM open, the Enugu State Governor said “This gathering is far more than a routine professional convention .It is a critical convergence of minds committed to shapng the future of our environment, development and our national planning system.
According to the statement released from the office of the Surveyor-General, he added, Your work at Surveillance sits in the foundation of every meaning infrastructure project, every parcel of land properly documented, and every boundary that defines peace and conflict’’.
The Governor also said, ”You’re the unseen architects behind every maps future.. from onset of this administration we prioritised the strengthening of survey instutions. One of the intervention is the procurement of real time kinematic drone instrument which has transformed our surveying process in Enugu”.
While claiming that their mapping sysyem led to the transformation in education, setting up 60 smart green schools in every single ward in the state, Farm Estate, security infrastructure, private sector investment, and flagship developments projects’’
Earlier during his opening address, the President of the institution, Surv. Dr Matthew OlomolatanIbitoye stated that, ‘’Surveying and Geo informantics profession continues to play a pivotal role in the acquisition, processing and management of geospatial data in response to complex environmental and developmental challenges”.
Adding that, ”It is time for Nigeria to establish a coordinated National Geospatial Data Infrasructure in line with global best practices. Such a framework will significantly support the actulisation of the President’s Seven point agenda, especially in Infrastructural development and position geospatial intelignece as key enabler of national progress- end”
Commissioner of Land in Enugu State, Chimaobi Patrick Okorie while welcoming the delegates to Enugu said ‘’the State truly appreciate the support and the comradeship of surveyors in the land ecosystem.
“You have shown tremendous support and you have actually become advocates of various developmental initiatives of the Governor. Highlighting the signing into law of the Enugu Geographic Information Systems Law by the Governor.“And point out the huge support that this institution gave us both at the point of review of the bill and the passage of that bill into law and the operationalisation of the engines like we have come to know in the Enugu Geographic Information System.
“Just last month the state has joined in the launch of the CORS –Continous Operating Reference System, in Enugu , We will therefore be excited and enjoin you to participate in various interactive sessions and technical sessions.’’
The Zonal Director of OSGOF in Enugu , Surv Mohammed Maikano took time to conduct some of the delegates from Surveyor General Office of the Federation round the newly renovated office OSGOF and also showcased the projects vehicle attached to his office,
He said, ‘’Our Oga has been so focused on the development of staff and offices that is why I took my time to show you people round as part of his commitment to development of Survyeing in Nigeria regardless of state or station”.
