By Abduganiyu Adeyemi Adebomehin, has charged newly inducted surveyors to rise to the expectations of a world increasingly reliant on their expertise.
Speaking during the induction of 433 new members into the Surveyors Council of Nigeria (SURCON) in Abuja, Adebomehin emphasized that the profession holds the framework upon which nations like Nigeria are built.
“It’s a new dawn of a promising future where your expertise will be needed in shaping the nation,” he stated. “The whole world relies on surveyors as expert witnesses, and your work is foundational to development.”
Held under the theme “Beyond the Seal: Elevating Your Brand, Voice, and Value as a Professional,” the event was a celebration of both achievement and responsibility. In a statement issued by the Head of Information and Public Relations, Henry David, the Surveyor General pledged ongoing support for professional growth.
“We will champion your development through continuous learning and collaborative knowledge exchange,” Adebomehin assured the inductees, urging them to let “accuracy and precision” guide their careers.
Also speaking at the event, Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Dangiwa, hailed surveying as a cornerstone of national development.
“Surveying is critical to Nigeria’s fiscal economy and infrastructure,” he said. “Your induction adds to the pool of professionals needed to actualize Mr. President’s Renewed Hope Agenda.”
Dangiwa encouraged the new surveyors to keep pace with modern trends. “You must embrace geospatial intelligence, innovation, and lifelong learning. Don’t rest on your academic laurels—be good ambassadors of the profession.”
Minister of Environment and former SURCON Registrar, Suleiman Hassan Zarma, echoed the call to action, urging inductees to “push the frontiers of the profession” and apply their skills across sectors such as agriculture, health, and urban development.
SURCON President, Surv. Ganiyu Agunbiade, congratulated the newly minted professionals and presented them with their practice seals—on loan from the Council.
“That seal can be recalled,” he warned. “You must offer services that meet public needs. Raise the bar, create employment, and make the profession meaningful.”
President of the Nigerian Institution of Surveyors, Surv. Matthew Ibitoye, also offered words of encouragement. “Today is a milestone in your journey,” he said. “This success is born from hard work and resilience. Now, let your impact be felt across the geospatial industry both in Nigeria and globally.”
He concluded by stressing the growing importance of geospatial solutions in the digital era and challenged the inductees to contribute toward sustainable development.
