By Ochiaka Ugwu
President Muhammadu Buhari has confirmed the appointment of Surv. Abuduganiyu Adeyemi Adebomehin as the Surveyor General of the Federation (SGoF).
In a press statement released in Abuja Thursday and signed by OSGoF Head of Press and Public Relations, Mr. Abu I. Michael noted Surv. Adebomehin has received his letter of appointment as the substantive Surveyor General of the Federation (SGoF).
It stated the letter with Ref. No. FMW&H/43353/T/39, dated February 1 2022, signed by the Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN conveyed the approval of the appointment by President Muhammadu Buhari.
According to the statement, “The letter reads, “I am pleased to inform you that the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has approved your appointment as the Surveyor General of the Federation in accordance with the powers conferred on him by Section 171 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended)”.
“The appointment according to the letter “is with effect from 5th January, 2022 and is for a term of four (4) years in the first instance, renewable upon satisfactory performance, provided you have not attained retirement age of sixty (60) years or thirty-five (35) years pensionable services whichever earlier”.
“Surv. Adebomehin who served as director in several departments in the Office of the Surveyor General of the Federation (OSGoF) until he took over the baton of leadership was the Director Internal Boundary. He is a consummate, fascinating, inspirational, innovative, dedicated and responsible well experienced professional with experience spanning over 30 years” the statement read in part.
“Surv. Adebomehin attended Jubril Martin’s Memorial Grammar School, Iponri, Lagos State for his primary and secondary education, and later Federal School of Arts and Science, and then the Federal Polytechnic, Kogi State graduating with OND as the overall best student.
“He attended the University of Lagos, Akoka where he bagged B.Sc in Surveying, and Post Graduate Diploma in Photogrammetry. He also attended several courses both at home and abroad,” it noted.
