President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a two-year extension for the Surveyor-General of the Federation, Mr. Abuduganiyu Adebomehin, to ensure continuity and consolidation of key national reforms in land administration and geospatial data management.
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. The development aligns with the administration’s goal of strengthening coordination of national infrastructure and data systems.
In a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the decision reflects President Tinubu’s confidence in Adebomehin’s leadership and his ongoing reforms in the geospatial and land management sectors.
Since his appointment on January 5, 2022, by former President Muhammadu Buhari, Adebomehin has spearheaded several initiatives to modernize geospatial data systems and improve collaboration between federal and state agencies. His tenure has also focused on enhancing data accuracy, expanding the national geodetic network, and digitizing land records across the federation.
The President emphasized that the renewed mandate will allow the Surveyor-General to consolidate reforms in areas critical to national development, including land management and administration, coordination of highways and abutting land infrastructure, and reclamation and erosion control projects.
According to the Presidency, these reforms are expected to improve planning, reduce project duplication, and promote more efficient use of national land resources. The Tinubu administration views the Surveyor-General’s work as vital to its Renewed Hope Agenda, particularly in advancing data-driven governance and infrastructure development.
Under Adebomehin’s leadership, the OSGOF has also deepened partnerships with international organizations and professional bodies to standardize geospatial practices and improve the country’s mapping capabilities.
President Tinubu’s approval of the tenure extension signals the government’s commitment to stability within strategic institutions, ensuring that ongoing projects reach completion and that the agency remains aligned with national development objectives.
