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  • Tinubu moves Surveyor-General’s Office to Presidency

    Tinubu moves Surveyor-General’s Office to Presidency

    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the relocation of the Office of the Surveyor-General of the Federation (OSGoF) from the Ministry of Works to the Presidency.

    The President gave directive on Thursday during the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting, stating that the move was to enhance coordination and execution of key legacy infrastructure projects, particularly the Lagos-Calabar and Sokoto-Badagry Super Highways.

    Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, confirmed the development while briefing State House correspondents after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting.

    Idris explained that the relocation of OSGoF is to streamline geospatial data management and enable closer presidential oversight of national mapping and land administration efforts.

    While no further details were given, the move is seen as part of the administration’s broader reform strategy and reflects its growing emphasis on geospatial intelligence in national planning, infrastructure development, and security architecture.

  • Surveyor General, Hydrograhper General strengthen partnership to protect Nigeria’s maritime interests

    Surveyor General, Hydrograhper General strengthen partnership to protect Nigeria’s maritime interests

    The Office of the Surveyor General of the Federation (OSGOF) and the National Hydrographic Agency (NHA) have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing collaboration in hydrography and safeguarding Nigeria’s maritime interests.

    This was disclosed on Tuesday in Abuja when the Surveyor General of the Federation, Abudulganiyu Adebomehin, hosted the Hydrographer of the Federation, Rear Admiral Ayo Olugbode. 

    The meeting emphasized technical cooperation and other mutual benefits between the two agencies.

    Adebomehin assured that OSGOF would support NHA by deploying competent personnel to enhance synergy, ensuring effective representation of civilian expertise alongside the Navy’s military oversight.

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    Rear Admiral Olugbode described the partnership as crucial for fulfilling Nigeria’s commitments to international treaties, conventions, and hydrographic standards set by the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO).

    He highlighted the distinct yet interconnected nature of their responsibilities, with the Surveyor General overseeing terrestrial matters while he governs Nigeria’s maritime domain, covering 84,000 square nautical miles. 

    Acknowledging the vast scope of their duties, he emphasized the need for cooperation, describing their roles as a shared burden in managing the nation’s geographic and maritime assets.

    In a statement by Henry David, the Head of Information and Public Relations at the OSGOF, the Hydrograhper General assured of continuous cooperation, stressing the importance of joint efforts in protecting national maritime interests and enhancing hydrographic capabilities.