April 25, (THEWILL) – The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc Ahmad Musa Dangiwa, has urged professional Surveyors to use their expertise to drive innovation, progress and positive change in the country.
Arc Dangiwa, who was represented by the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Abdullahi Tijjani Muhammad Gwarzo, made the call during the formal induction of 485 new Surveyors held at Chida Hotel, Jabi, Abuja, on Thursday.
A statement by Adamu Abdullahi, SA Media to Gwarzo, said the induction programme represented “a moment of great pride to the esteemed profession.”
Abdullahi said the Minister advised the new Surveyors that while navigating the challenges and opportunities ahead, they should keep in mind the principles of excellence and teamwork to achieve common goals as the profession is a service to society.
He enjoined senior colleagues and allied professionals in the geospatial industry to inspire, motivate, and encourage the newly inducted Surveyors as they embark on the vital task of shaping our built environment.
“Your role as Surveyors is crucial in ensuring the integrity, safety, and sustainability of our communities because Surveying is ubiquitous,” he said.
Earlier, the Surveyor General of the Federation, Surveyor Abuduganiyu Adeyemi, said surveying is considered a silent profession and plays a pivotal role in the sustainable development, territorial integrity and economic prosperity of any nation.
Adeyemi urged the newly-inducted Surveyors to be lifelong learners and ambassadors of change who always advocate for progress and custodians of Nigeria’s geospatial heritage.
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