The Association of Private Practising Surveyors of Nigeria (APPSN), Lagos Chapter, has elected a new chairman in person of Mr. Olaoluwa Afolabi. Afolabi was sworn-in recently along with other members of the state executive council at the 2025 Annual General Meeting and Luncheon with the theme: ‘’Unlock The Untapped Potential in Surveying Profession’’.

Speaking after being sworn in, Afolabi pledged to enforce discipline among members and enhance robust collaboration among the association’s sub-groups and the parent body to lift the profession to enviable heights. He also expressed optimism that his tenure would foster peace and unity among members.

The immediate past chairman of APPSN, Lagos Chapter, Ibikunle Adaranijo, commenting at the event, explained that the new executive members will develop a new strategic plan which will guide the activities and initiatives of the association for the next two years.

To build a stronger and more prudent association that services and advances the interest of the profession, Adaranijo stated that APPSN Lagos Chapter must invest in more training and workshop programmes for its members.

The guest speaker, Olugbenga Adekoya, who identified some of the factors limiting the profession, underscored the need for advocacy, public awareness and promotion of professionalism and ethics. 

Adekoya noted that many surveyors still rely on outdated equipment or methods thereby limiting efficiency and the scope of services. He encouraged members of the association to extensively adopt modern technologies that conform to the reputation and perfect image of the surveying profession.