The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, has urged the Nigerian Surveyors to develop a strategic framework that will help tackle insurgency, terrorism and other insecurity challenges bedevilling the country.
The Speaker gave the charge during a courtesy call on him in Abuja on Tuesday by the Nigerian Institute of Surveyors led by its President, Dr. Mathew Ibitoye. “This is what the map is saying. And once you give your expert opinion in land related matters, that is settled. Boundary disputes have been reduced more than how it would have been if the surveyors were not there. When you have boundary disputes, conflicts that come out of it may end up taking lives.
“I also urge your institution to also help in finding the lasting solution to these boundary conflicts. Yes, it has reduced but not ended and I know you have the intention of leveraging the mapping system.”