Abuja: President Bola Tinubu has ordered the transfer of the Office of the Surveyor-General of the Federation (OSGoF) from the Ministry of Works to the Presidency. This decision was announced by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, following the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by the President.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the directive is intended to enhance the management of geospatial data and allow for more direct oversight concerning national mapping and land administration priorities. While the minister did not elaborate on the reasons behind the reassignment, the move is in line with the current administration’s reform plans and its increasing dependency on geospatial intelligence for planning, infrastructure development, and security mapping.
The OSGoF, as the nation’s leading mapping authority, holds the responsibility for providing essential geospatial information, data, and services. The reassignment is seen as a strategic move to bolster the effectiveness of these services across various national development initiatives.