SURVEYORS REGISTRATION COUNCIL OF NIGERIA ACT

What Is This Policy?

This Act establishes the Surveyors Registration Council of Nigeria to regulate the practice of licensed surveying, maintain the professional register, and enforce the standards of the surveying profession.

Who Does It Target?

Surveying and geomatics graduates seeking professional registration in Nigeria Registered surveyors in active practice Government agencies, property developers, and private clients engaging surveying professionals

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

To protect the public and guarantee the accuracy and integrity of survey work in Nigeria by ensuring that only trained, registered surveyors provide professional surveying services.

Key Features

Professional Register: Establishes and maintains the official register of all licensed surveyors authorised to practise in Nigeria Registration Requirements: Sets minimum academic qualifications and supervised practical experience required for admission to the register Standards and Examinations: Grants SURCON authority to set professional standards, administer qualifying examinations, and accredit training programmes Disciplinary Mechanism: Provides for investigation of complaints, professional sanctions, and removal from the register Mandatory Registration: Makes it unlawful to practise as a licensed surveyor in Nigeria without current registration with SURCON

Current Status

Rollout Stage: Active; register maintained and updated on a continuous basis Coverage: Nationwide Funding: Registration fees, annual practising fees, and federal government subvention

How to Access

Surveying graduates must apply to SURCON for professional registration after meeting the required qualifications and practical experience. Degree in Surveying, Geomatics, or a related field from a SURCON-recognised institution Completion of the prescribed post-graduation supervised practical experience period Successful completion of the SURCON professional examination or approved exemption Payment of registration fees Application method: Surveyors Registration Council of Nigeria, Abuja

Official Resources

Website: www.surcon.gov.ng

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 Urban and Regional Planning Act 1992, and international standards of the International Federation of Surveyors (FIG).