President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a two-year extension for the Surveyor-General of the Federation, Mr. Abuduganiyu Adebomehin, to enable the completion of key national reforms in geospatial data management and land administration.
The extension, which takes effect from January 5, 2026, follows the recent transfer of the Office of the Surveyor-General of the Federation (OSGOF) to the Presidency, a move aimed at strengthening coordination of geospatial policies and infrastructure mapping under direct executive supervision.
In a statement from the Presidency on Thursday, the President acknowledged Adebomehin’s ongoing efforts to modernize the nation’s survey and mapping systems, emphasizing that continuity was crucial to consolidating progress made in the sector.
President Tinubu directed the Surveyor-General to use the additional tenure period to deepen ongoing reforms in national land management and administration, highway and abutting land infrastructure coordination, reclamation and erosion control programmes, and other areas critical to sustainable development and national security.
“The President expects Mr. Adebomehin to consolidate the reforms within the next two years, focusing on matters of strategic national importance,” the statement read.
The decision underscores the administration’s emphasis on continuity and technical expertise in key national offices, especially in institutions central to physical planning, land use regulation, and environmental protection.
Mr. Adebomehin, a seasoned professional surveyor, was first appointed Surveyor-General of the Federation by former President Muhammadu Buhari, with effect from January 5, 2022. During his tenure, he spearheaded several modernization projects, including the digitization of national geospatial data, enhancement of cadastral mapping, and expansion of the national control network for more accurate geoinformation systems.
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The transfer of OSGOF to the Presidency has positioned the office as a strategic agency in implementing the Tinubu administration’s plans for infrastructure renewal, urban development, and environmental resilience.
With the approved extension, Adebomehin is expected to complete the implementation of digital land management frameworks that will improve transparency in land ownership, support national infrastructure projects, and facilitate better coordination among federal and state agencies in spatial data utilization.
Observers say the move reflects the administration’s broader push to strengthen data-driven governance and improve coordination between ministries and agencies involved in construction, housing, environment, and disaster management.