Surveyors Instrumental To Good Governance In Lagos – Sanwo-Olu

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said the collaboration between his government and the Nigerian Institution of Surveyors (NIS) has been instrumental in advancing governance in the state through the THEMES Plus Development Agenda, designed to transform the state.

Sanwo-Olu, who spoke at the 2024 Fellows Investiture ceremony of the Nigerian Institution of Surveyors, (NIS), held on Thursday in Ikeja area of the state also said that his administration will continue to collaborate with the NIS towards achieving the THEMES PLUS developmental agenda and making Lagos a mega city and economy.

While congratulating the newly inducted fellows, Governor Sanwo-Olu said his government would not relent in collaborating with surveyors to ensure a vibrant, healthy, prosperous, sustainable, more resilient, and livable environment for all residents.

Sanwo-Olu, who commended the institution on the numerous feats it has achieved over the years, added that his administration is committed to upholding standards set forth by the NIS.

Sanwo-Olu highlighted, “The NIS has a long and cherished legacy since 1934. It has charted a course of integrity and professionalism shaping the landscape of our nation.”

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He commended the chairman of the institute for furthering the ideals of the NIS and ensuring that the state also can go into the survey domain, pointed out that the surveyors have demonstrated a steadfast commitment to the profession through exceptional contributions and upholding the values of the Institution in the state and its various endeavours.

The governor also said that the institution has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to excellence in its professional endeavours.

Also at the event, the guest speaker and a member, House of Representatives Ajeromi/Ifelodun Federal Constituency, Lagos, Hon. Kalejaiye Paul, who spoke on the “Dynamics of Leadership and Dilemma of Followership”, urged Nigerians to persevere, be patient and tolerant as President Bola Tinubu’s government fixes the current situation in the country.

Kalejaiye who spoke on “The dynamics of leadership and dilemma of followership”, called on Nigerians to persevere, be patient, and tolerant as President Bola Tinubu’s government fixes the current situation in the country.’’

Also, the president of the NIS, Mathew Ibitoye, said the programme was a call to greater responsibilities as a custodian of professional standards and collective value, urging the newly inducted fellows to be exemplary leaders who should be emulated for their significant contributions and innovative skills.

Ibitoye said there was a need for continuous growth and improvement in how they administered things.