The Office of the Surveyor General at Government House, Yola, on Thursday hosted a delegation of postgraduate students from the Department of Geography and Environmental Science, Adamawa State University (ADSU), Mubi, as part of an academic study visit on geo-informatics and modern surveying practices.
The delegation, comprising Master’s and PhD candidates, engaged in an interactive and practical session designed to expose them to contemporary geospatial technologies and their applications in governance and development planning.
Addressing the students, the Adamawa State Surveyor General, Surveyor Pwavidon Simon, delivered a comprehensive presentation on key areas of modern surveying and environmental management. He spoke on school mapping, flood mitigation strategies, site selection techniques, right-of-way corridor mapping, layout planning, and the integration of Geographic Information Systems and remote sensing technologies.
He further explained the role of satellite imagery and advanced geo-informatics devices in supporting data-driven planning, land administration, and infrastructure development across the state.
Surveyor Simon emphasized that accurate geospatial data remains fundamental to effective public service delivery. According to him, proper site selection, flood risk assessment, and reliable mapping systems are critical for sustainable urban planning and socio-economic growth.
Speaking after the session, he described the visit as an indication of the progress made by his office in the areas of surveying and geo-informatics. He noted that the presence of postgraduate students and senior academics from ADSU reflects the professional standard and technical capacity achieved in the state.
The Surveyor General attributed the achievements to the support of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, stating that the administration’s commitment to strengthening institutions has enhanced service delivery and improved the use of modern technologies in government operations.
He also observed that the delegation, led by three professors and three doctoral-level academics, underscores the academic value attached to practical field exposure. He added that such engagements contribute directly to improved land management, infrastructure planning, and sustainable development.
In his remarks, the leader of the delegation, Dr. Samuel Hyemada Jerry, commended the Office of the Surveyor General for the practical knowledge shared with the students. He described the visit as beneficial to their academic and research development.
Both parties expressed readiness to sustain collaboration between government institutions and academia in line with efforts to advance technological innovation and development in Adamawa State.