Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said that 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’ Developmental Agenda.
Sanwo-Olu, gave this indication while speaking at the 2024 Fellows Investiture ceremony of the Nigerian Institution of Surveyors, (NIS), in Ikeja, Lagos.
The Governor said that his administration understands the strength of the institution and will continue to forge collaboration towards achieving the vision of making Lagos a mega city and 21st-century 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, while commending the institution on the numerous feats it has achieved over the years.
According to Sanwo-Olu, “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 and our administration is committed to upholding standards set forth by the NIS.”
Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Barr. Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin, 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 in its various endeavours, stressing that the institution has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to excellence in their professional endeavours.
Leadership dynamics
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.
Pleading with the citizens to be patient with the Bola Tinubu led Federal Government, the lawmaker said: “Nigeria is 64 years old and has been governed by so many leaders. This has been very bad before Tinubu. We are in incubation time, a time to take surveys. No matter what you know about a nation, when you sit on the seat, the dynamics of leadership will take over. What we see today is an- interplay of the dynamics of leadership.
“Asiwaju is going to get over the dynamics. I am very sure of this. The nation can never be tired. We don’t have a choice, we don’t have another nation, this is our country. To be tired is not the solution. The solution is the role of complementability.”
Call to service
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 need for continuous growth and improvement on how they administered things.
In his welcome address, Chairman, Board of Fellows, Olusola Atilola, said the event was to honour members who had made great contributions and achieved standard excellence in their profession, urging them to be loyal and good ambassadors.
He also urged governments at all levels to use geo spatial solutions for economic growth.
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