President Bola Tinubu has approved a two-year extension for the Surveyor-General of the Federation, Abdulganiyu Adebomehin, effective January 5, 2026.
The decision, announced by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, aims to consolidate ongoing reforms in Nigeria’s geospatial and land data systems following the recent transfer of the Office of the Surveyor-General of the Federation (OSGOF) to the Presidency.
Tinubu’s approval underscores his commitment to modernising land administration and expanding the use of geospatial data for economic growth, infrastructure planning, and environmental management.
Appointed in January 2022 by former President Muhammadu Buhari, Adebomehin has led key initiatives such as the digitisation of land records, national mapping, and geospatial support for highways, erosion control, and reclamation projects.
Onanuga said the extended tenure would allow Adebomehin to complete these reforms and strengthen collaboration between federal and state agencies, minimise land disputes, and improve efficiency in land management.
Under his leadership, OSGOF has also advanced digital mapping efforts vital to projects like the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road.
In August, Adebomehin ordered the demolition of illegal structures along Nigeria’s shorelines and directed the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) to submit all shoreline approvals to OSGOF for central coordination.
