Korede Abdullah 
LAGOS, Nigeria- The Lagos State Government has praised surveyors for their role in the state’s development and urged them to embrace technology to strengthen land administration under Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s THEMES Plus agenda.
Special Adviser to the Governor on Survey Matters, Surv. Ayokunnu Adesina, gave the commendation on Wednesday at the Association of Private Practicing Surveyors of Nigeria (APPSN) annual workshop in Magodo, Ikeja.
Adesina stressed that all survey records must be submitted to the Office of the State Surveyor General, describing parcel status reports as essential for issuing Certificates of Occupancy under the Land Use Act. “Every investor must go through this process. It is vital for looking before they leap,” he explained.
He assured practitioners that the state maintains a strong working relationship with surveyors, rooted in both statutory and administrative frameworks.
In his keynote lecture, Surv. Oluwaseyi Mapaderun called for judicial reforms to fast-track the prosecution of quack surveyors, warning that delays worsen malpractice. Speaking on the theme, “Building the Resilient Surveyor: Integrating Legacy Practice with Innovation and Corporate Excellence”, he argued that resilience means “building sustainable firms, mentoring young professionals, and ensuring integrity alongside technology.”
APPSN Lagos Chairman, Surv. Afolabi Olaoluwa, added that surveyors must remain precise and service-oriented despite challenges from technology, climate, and shifting client demands.
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