The Surveyor General of the Federation, Abuduganiyu Adebomehin, has urged directors and chief resident surveyors across the states to embrace advanced technologies to drive national development.
Speaking at a conference titled “The Future of Work: Adapting to Changes in the Geospatial Ecosystem and the Public Service” in Abuja, Adebomehin emphasized the critical role that their work plays in the service delivery of the federal civil service.
He called on the surveyors to fully utilize available budgetary allocations to revamp zonal headquarters and field offices, and to pursue higher education, including PhDs, to remain relevant in their field. Adebomehin acknowledged the challenges facing the sector, such as inadequate office spaces, poor furniture, lack of operational vehicles, and absence of alternative power sources and solar equipment.
The Surveyor General highlighted the importance of adapting to changes in the geospatial ecosystem, encouraging the conference attendees to discuss policies that would enhance their fieldwork and promote a technologically advanced environment.
Onyekwere Nwogu, Director of Infrastructure Surveys, pointed out that maintaining high productivity in remote locations, acquiring new tools, and adopting the right strategies were the sector’s main challenges.
Oluwasegun Falana, in his presentation, stressed the need for professionals to leverage technology for improved productivity. He explained how technology has facilitated collaboration, service delivery, and workflow optimization, reducing manual tasks.
Surveyor James Olowoofoyeku called for active participation in the reform process, stating that changes within the Federal Civil Service would enhance productivity, improve service delivery, and drive progress.
