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Surveyors in Lagos State have been urged to actively participate in politics and governance as a means of promoting value-driven leadership and national development.
The Guest Speaker, Mr Adewusi Ademola, stated this at
the 2026 Annual General Meeting and Luncheon of the Association Of Private
Practicing Surveyor of Nigeria, APPSN, Lagos State Branch "themed:"
Politics and Governance: Enhancing Value-Driven leadership in the Professional
and Political Landscape", held at Magodo.
He emphasized that professionals in politics must
steer value-driven governance, saying, “Who gets what, when, and how hinges on
leadership quality, which dictates people’s quality of life.”
Emphasising the need of surveyors to get involved in
governance, Ademola stated that they (surveyors) play crucial role in land
administration, urban planning, and national development. He urged
professionals to move beyond passive observation and become active contributors
to policy formulation through research, data-driven insights, and public
advocacy.
"I encourage professional bodies to take
deliberate steps in promoting political awareness among their members and to
create platforms for engagement in governance processes,” he said.
According to him, nation-building requires collective
responsibility, driven by values such as discipline, integrity, and service.
In his remarks, APPSN Chairman, Lagos State Branch,
Surveyor Afolabi Olaoluwa, said the gathering was more than just a statutory
requirement but the cornerstone of the collective spirit to reflect on the
journey over the year, urging them to seize the opportunity for constructive
dialogue while fostering innovation, collaboration and professional
development.
He noted that with advancements in technology,
surveyors now deliver highly precise and real-time data for projects.
Surv. Olaoluwa advised members of the public to always
consult registered surveyors before embarking on any meaningful project,
affirming that their expertise helps prevent errors in land measurement,
construction, and project alignment.
The chairman also encouraged surveyors to actively
participate in politics and governance, stressing that professionals must not
be left out of decision-making processes that shape national development.
On land administration in Nigeria, Surveyor Olaoluwa
highlighted the need for urgent reforms, particularly in addressing issues such
as land grabbing and inadequate housing distribution. He called on the
government to take greater responsibility in providing affordable housing and
ensuring that development projects benefit the general public rather than a
select few.
The APPSN chairman further noted that proper land
management and transparent policies would promote peaceful coexistence and
restore public trust in governance, saying that adopting best practices from
developed countries could significantly improve Nigeria’s land administration
system.
Chairman of the Nigerian Institution of Surveyors,
NIS, Lagos State Branch and the Guest of Honour at the event, Surveyor Adedeji
Olanrewaju, said the theme was timely as he charges the body on integrity and
accountability in enhancing good leadership traits.
He urged surveyors to promote best practices, mentor
young professionals and remain committed to the growth of the profession and
promote excellence in leadership.
National Chairman APPSN and the Special Guest of
Honour, Mr. Simepiriye Kalio, said the theme was a call for Surveyors to rise
from their slumber as professionals to compete politically, administratively
and industrially as well as take positions in the higher stages.
Present at the event which featured presentation of
awards were Chairman of Ikorodu Local Government Area, Mr Adedayo Ladega,
represented by his Vice, Mr Babawale Alogba; APPSN Vice Chairman, Surveyor
Adams Olugbenga, Royal father of the day, Oba Onidimu of Idimu Kingdom, Oba
Sarakat Adefimihan, Experts, among other stakeholders.
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