By Joy Odor
The Surveyor General of the Federation (OSGOF), Surv. Abuduganiyu Adebomehin, has encouraged Young Surveyors in Nigeria to stay up-to-date with modern technologies and trends in the profession.
He disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja when Young Surveyors Network (YSN), FCT branch paid him a working visit while on excursion which was made available to newsmen in a press statement by Henry David, the
Head , Information and Public Relations of OSGOF.
Adebomehin noted that Nigerian surveyors are making waves abroad, but emphasized the importance of being prepared to apply their skills in real-world settings.
“We have had three, four, five of our staff that are creating waves in the United States, some in Australia. But if you go there, it is not going to be time for anyone to start teaching you. It is time to put you on the line. And one other thing I want to plead with everybody is for us to go and learn all these new technologies in surveying and how to use expert software, because when you are in the country or go abroad your client or employer already believes you have the requisite qualification to work.“
The OSGOF charged the Young Surveyors to constantly acquire knowledge and training to stay relevant in the profession.
Also speaking, Surv. Robert Coker, the Head of Hydrography, advised Young Surveyors to think like businessmen and have a business sense, highlighting the importance of not revealing professional secrets to clients.
“You are supposed to think as a businessman. And I want to believe that that is not what we are getting majorly from the polytechnic products.
“They are not teaching the business side of things. But the university, it’s not as if they elaborated on it, but you should have a business sense. The business side of Surveying is not to expose the secret of your profession to other parties for you to be relevant, otherwise you will be under estate mated by your clients“
Presenting the mission and objective of their visit, the Chairman of YSN FCT branch, Surv. Izuegbu Uju informed that their visit was to build capacity, strengthen mentoring, and acquire knowledge.
According to her, the visit aimed to tap into the wealth of knowledge of experienced surveyors and learn from their experiences.
“Also, the visit will help them assess the physical infrastructures of the office to build the capacity of young surveyors to prevent extinction of the profession and to also tap from the wealth of knowledge of the office.
“We came visiting because the Office of the Surveyor General is in charge of mapping and surveying in Nigeria” she noted.
Meanwhile, the Secretary of YSN, Surv. Oluwaseun Sherif Akinpelu, thanked the Surveyor General for his warm reception and acknowledged his contributions to the network.
He also expressed hope for a successful technical discussion.
One of the young surveyors, T.O Olabinjo, expressed his admiration for the Surveyor General, stating that they aspire to emulate his example in the future.
He also appreciated the environment provided for them.
In a vote of thanks, Surv. Angela Anyakora appreciated the Surveyor General and his team for sharing their wealth of experience and knowledge.
She promised that the young surveyors would emulate the good teachings.
The visit included the presentation of souvenirs to the Surveyor General and a photo session.
