The Nigerian Institution of Surveyors (NIS) is perhaps one of the oldest organized bodies in Nigeria, starting in 1934 as the Licensed Surveyors Association under the leadership of the late nationalist, Herbert Macaulay.
In 1960, the name was changed to the Land Surveyors Association of Nigeria and in 1966, was rechristened the Nigerian Institution of Surveyors, serving as the umbrella professional organization for all surveyors in Nigeria, whether in private practice, government, or academia. Floated to represent the views of the surveying profession in the country, preserve and maintain its integrity and status and deal with matters affecting the professional interest of members of the institution, the NIS has some of its members scattered everywhere, even holding their own in the political space.
It also seeks to, among others, maintain the highest standards of professional conduct, ethics and discipline among its members, protect their welfare and interest and foster good relationships among members of the institution and members of other professional organizations in the country and abroad.
On the 14th of April 2021, as part of efforts to recognize those who have distinguished themselves, the organization pulled together some of Nigeria’s leaders in Abuja at the fellows’ investiture ceremony. At the event, the Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, former Minister of Defense, Brig.-Gen. Mansur Dan-Ali (rtd) and the Emir of Nasarawa, Alhaji Ibrahim Jibril, were presented with the honorary fellowship awards.
In addition, 24 members of the NIS, including the Surveyor-General of the Federation (SGoF) Taiwo Adeniran who has, among others, various degrees in Surveying and Geoinformatics; Geodesy and a Post Graduate Diploma in Geographic Information System (GIS) as well as the Registrar/CEO of the Surveyors Council of Nigeria (SURCON), Kabir Mamman, were confirmed fellows of the institution.
Also honored was Damilola Olokeogun, said to be the first female practicing surveyor in the FCT and the north and presently the Head of Department, Commercial and Business Development in the Office of the Surveyor-General of the Federation and the General Manager, OSGOF Consultancy Services Ltd.
