Surveyors Harp On Ethical Code To Reduce Misconduct

The Surveyor Council of Nigeria (SURCON) has stressed the need for professionals to uphold high ethical standards and code of their profession to reduce misconduct.

The chairman, Lagos State SURCON Committee on Ethics and Practice of Surveying Profession (SSCE) Surveyor Ayokunnu Adesina made the call at the interactive session with applicants for resident and non-resident private practice surveyors held on Thursday in Lagos.

 The acting surveyor-general of Lagos State said they are determined to prevent entry of quacks and sanitise the surveying profession in the country, saying the Nigerian Institution of Surveyors through its State Ethics Committee organised the interactive and orientation session for resident and non-resident applicant surveyors surveying private practice in Lagos State to nip the problem in the bud.

Adesina, said the training was borne out of the need to inspire collective responsibility in the built sector and the integration of strict ethical procedures in the conduct of professional surveyors in Lagos State and the country at large.

He urged them to acquaint themselves with the functions of the SURCON Committee on Ethics and Practice of Surveying Profession in accordance with the provisions of the Rules and Regulations for the Control of Survey Practice of the Surveyors Council of Nigeria, Act, Cap.Four, two, Five of 1990.

 ‘’Let me state categorically that in view of the crucial role that we play as Surveyors in the society, it is necessary to focus more on getting things done in a strictly professional manner.

‘Ours is a noble profession, and as professionals we must embrace nobility in all its ramifications. No more, no less. The calibre of people that we offer our services to makes it imperative for us to be up and doing. We cannot afford to let ourselves and the profession down. No!’’

Resource persons at the sessions, Abiodun Awofeko and Damilola Kolawole encouraged the practitioners to embrace the ethics of the profession at all times, develop their skills using modern technology and form a formidable team with their colleagues to advance the course of the Profession further.

The resident, non-resident surveyors were tasked with precision and accuracy and the need to be precise and detailed in all they do, considering the fact that other professionals in the built industry rely on the survey plan prepared by the Surveyor in various aspects of their job.