SGOF urges surveyors to leverage technology for national development

The Surveyor General of the Federation, Abuduganiyu Adebomehin has called on the directors and chief resident surveyors in the states to acquire technologies needed to drive development in the country.

Abuganiyu, who made the plea at the conference themed: “The Future of Work: Adapting to Changes in the Geospatial Ecosystem and the Public Service” in Abuja, said, it has become imperative as their practice impacts service delivery of the federal civil service.

While calling on them to utilise budgetary provisions to revamp the zonal headquarters and field offices, he further urged them to pursue academic programmes up to PhDs to ensure their relevant in the system.

“Surveyor General is unaware of the perilous challenges facing the sector, like lack of decent office accommodation and furniture, lack of operational vehicles, alternative power source and modern solar equipment,” he said.

He explained the importance of adapting to changes in the geospatial ecosystem and urged the conference to deliberate on policies that will enhance their field work and profession to ensure a digital and technologically driven environment.

Also, the Director of Infrastructure Surveys, Onyekwere Nwogu, said the most pressing challenges are maintaining productivity and peak performance in remote locations, acquiring new tools, adopting strategies and the right attitude.

In a presentation, Oluwasegun Falana said professionals must leverage technology for productivity as it has played a pivotal role in collaboration and service delivery.

According to him, productivity tools help streamline tasks, manage time, facilitate collaboration, optimise workflows and reduce manual efforts. Another surveyor, Mr James Olowoofoyeku, called for proactive engagement in the reform process, saying that reforms in the Federal Civil Service would enhance productivity improve service delivery, and drive change.