The Office of the Surveyor General of the Federation (OSGOF) is set to commence construction on a 14-storey building that will serve as both accommodation and administrative headquarters.
This was announced by the Surveyor General of the Federation, Surv. Abudulganiyu Adeyemi Adebomehin, during an award presentation ceremony held at the OSGOF headquarters.
Speaking while receiving the Golden Legacy of Service Award from People’s Auditor Magazine, a publication dedicated to highlighting institutional excellence in the public sector, Adebomehin emphasized that the project reflects his vision of creating a sustainable and impactful legacy.
“We are putting up a 14-storey building for accommodation and offices. Even if that is the only thing we accomplish, it will ensure whatever comes to this office becomes a recurring decimal,” he said. “Everything here belongs to the people—we’re not selling anything. If it’s ten naira we generate, it should serve the system for eternity.”
The Surveyor General also addressed circulating rumors that a property belonging to OSGOF in Lagos was sold for ₦8 billion. He dismissed the claims with humor and clarity.
“Someone came to me indirectly and asked if I had ₦8 billion. I told them if I had that kind of money, I would resign and move to America,” he quipped. “₦8 billion is not small money.”
Supporting his remarks, Special Assistant to the SGOF, Surv. Danladi Abubakar Ebune, acknowledged the recognition by People’s Auditor as a reflection of the department’s ongoing transformation.
“It’s hard to blow your own trumpet, but we are proud that others are taking note of what the Surveyor General is doing. Improving staff welfare and the working environment remains his top agenda,” he noted.
Other department heads echoed this sentiment, including Surv. Robert Coker, Director of Hydrography, who praised the media’s role in highlighting public sector achievements.
“This recognition shows people are seeing the impact. Rather than face criticism, the Surveyor General is receiving commendations for his work. Journalists are crucial allies in any institution’s success,” Coker said.
Surv. Duniya Magaji Joseph, Director of Geodesy, expressed optimism about future collaborations, citing the new OSGOF headquarters project in Abuja as another proof of visionary leadership.
Meanwhile, Surv. Azeez Afeez, Head of the Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing Department, lauded Adebomehin for steering the office toward global standards.
“Some people are only interested in amassing wealth, but our Surveyor General is focused on legacy. Under his leadership, we’re catching up with international standards in geospatial science. He has revived practices that were dormant for 50 years and improved upon them,” Afeez stated.
Presenting the award, People’s Auditor representative Basah Mohammed described Adebomehin as a symbol of ethical leadership and institutional transformation.
“The Surveyor General has become synonymous with integrity and innovation in Nigeria’s geospatial sector. Under his watch, we’ve seen modernization in survey practices, clearer boundary demarcation, and stronger infrastructure. This award is a national gesture of gratitude,” Mohammed said.
With the groundbreaking ceremony on the horizon, the 14-storey building is poised to become a major milestone in the agency’s history—an enduring testament to forward-thinking governance and professional excellence in the nation’s surveying and geospatial sector.
