The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has called on land surveyors to provide essential services in the Federal Government’s housing agenda, especially infrastructural development in the country.
Dangiwa, who stated this in a goodwill message at the induction of 443 surveyors organised by the Surveyors Council of Nigeria (SURCON) in Abuja, lauded the council for its unwavering commitment to upholding excellence and ethical standards in the surveying profession.
He said surveying is critical in the fiscal economy and development of the country, and urged the inductees to be good ambassadors, as they step into a world where new technology, geospatial intelligence and innovation are reshaping all professions.
The minister said, “You must not rest on your oars but continue to go for laurels, embrace continuous learning, adhere to the code of ethics and conducts and above all, make marks in the profession wherever you find yourself, the future of land administration, urban planning and development lies significantly on you.”
The Chairman of the occasion, the Surveyor General of the Federation, Abduganiyu Adebomehin, said the event marks a new dawn and a promising future, where expertise will be needed in shaping the nation.
Adebomehin urged the inductees to champion development through ongoing learning opportunities and collaborative studies that encourage the exchange of knowledge and best practices. “We want every one of you to embrace the ethical principles that underpin our profession. Let accuracy and precision be your guiding stars and let the pursuit of excellence define your every endeavour.”
Also, SURCON President, Ganiyu Agunbiade, advised the new surveyors to practice and grow on their own, while observing the ethics and the discipline of the profession.
“As qualified surveyors, the council is giving the seal today on loan, as the seal can also be recalled.”
On his part, President of the Nigerian Institution of Surveyors, Matthew Ibitoye, said the induction is a significant milestone in their professional journey and everlasting commitment to the surveying profession.
“The world is evolving rapidly through digital transformation, and the relevance of geospatial has now become crucial. Surveyors must work towards sustainable development,” he said.
