SURVEY COORDINATION ACT
Act · Technology
An Act establishes the Office of the Surveyor General of the Federation to coordinate all geodetic surveys in Nigeria. It targets licensed surveyors, government agencies, and state survey departments. This ensures a consistent national geodetic framework for land surveying activities.
SURVEY COORDINATION ACT
What Is This Policy?
An Act establishing the Office of the Surveyor General of the Federation to coordinate all geodetic surveys in Nigeria, ensuring a consistent national geodetic framework for all land surveying activities.
Who Does It Target?
Licensed surveyors and surveying firms Government agencies requiring geodetic data State survey departments Construction and engineering companies using survey data
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Provide a consistent, accurate national geodetic control network as the foundation for all land surveying, mapping, and geographic information activities in Nigeria.
Key Features
Geodetic Control: Maintains the national network of geodetic control points used as reference for all surveys. Coordination: Coordinates surveying activities to ensure consistency and prevent duplication. Standards: Sets technical standards for geodetic and cadastral surveys. Data Repository: Maintains the national repository of geodetic and survey data.
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active Coverage: Nationwide geodetic and survey framework Beneficiaries: Surveyors; government planners; construction industry Funding: Federal Government
How to Access
Surveyors must reference national geodetic control points in their surveys Apply to the Office of the Surveyor General for geodetic data Survey data must be submitted to the national repository after completion Application method: Engage the Office of the Surveyor General of the Federation.
Important Terms
All cadastral surveys must be tied to national geodetic control points Licensed surveyors are the only persons authorised to prepare cadastral surveys Survey records are public documents accessible from the Surveyor General's office
Official Resources
Website: Not publicly available Contact: Office of the Surveyor General of the Federation
Legal Framework
Enacted under Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution. Operates alongside the Survey Act Cap S16 LFN 2004, the Land Use Act 1978, the National Boundary Commission Act, the Physical Planning Act, and international surveying standards of the International Federation of Surveyors (FIG).