President Bola Tinubu has approved the transfer of the Office of the Surveyor-General of the Federation (OSGoF) from the Ministry of Works to the Presidency.
The President disclosed the directive on Thursday during the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting, explaining that the move would enhance coordination and execution of major infrastructure projects, particularly the Lagos-Calabar and Sokoto-Badagry Super Highways.
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, also confirmed the development while briefing State House correspondents after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by Tinubu.
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According to Idris, the reassignment is aimed at streamlining geospatial data management and strengthening direct oversight of national mapping and land administration priorities.
Although the minister did not provide exhaustive details, analysts note that the decision aligns with the administration’s reform agenda and increasing reliance on geospatial intelligence for infrastructure planning, development, and security mapping.
The OSGoF serves as Nigeria’s apex mapping agency, responsible for providing accurate geospatial data and services to support national development.
