The project, which will be carried out over a timespan of three weeks, aims to advance land surveying and geospatial capabilities. With the growing importance of accurate geospatial data, this initiative will help modernize surveying practices and support urban planning and development efforts.
Collaboration with international experts will provide the technical support needed to process the data, further enhancing the country’s ability to leverage the latest technologies in geospatial information management. The project is also aligned with the broader goals of sustainable development, as surveying plays a key role in achieving 14 of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Geospatial modernization strategy
In addition to the ongoing project, Nigeria has experienced recent successes in staff development, including the training of over 100 personnel through collaborations with the United Nations. These trained staff will serve as focal points for the office’s continued modernization efforts. Furthermore, the office has made strides in creating a National Repository of Metadata for gathering and handling geospatial data and is working to support federal ministries with mapping and geo-spatial information services.
A review of the Survey Coordination Act of Nigeria may also be beneficial to ensure that the office operates with the most relevant and effective legal framework.
If successful, this project could pave the way for similar mapping initiatives in other Nigerian cities, while also serving as a model for other African countries. It would further enhance the country’s geospatial capabilities and support its urban development goals.
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