President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Moshood Akinwande as President of the Surveyors Council of Nigeria, according to an official statement released on July 19, 2026. The new council, which includes two representatives from Oyo State, is scheduled to be inaugurated on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at the SGF's Hall in the Shehu Shagari Complex, Three Arms Zone, Abuja.
Details of the New Appointments
The appointments were communicated through a letter signed by Ibrahim Abubakar, Permanent Secretary of the General Services Office, acting on behalf of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume. Alongside Akinwande's appointment as council president, Olusoji Adeoye and Olaribigbe Shiyanbola were named as members representing Oyo State.
Moshood Akinwande is a retired director from the Office of the Surveyor-General of the Federation and hails from Oyo town. Olusoji Adeoye currently serves as the Surveyor-General of Oyo State, bringing active institutional experience to the council. Olaribigbe Shiyanbola, from Ipapo in Itesiwaju Local Government Area of Oyo State, previously served as Chairman of the Oyo State chapter of the Nigerian Institution of Surveyors and as Secretary of the institution's Board of Fellows.
Council Composition and Inauguration
The letter noted that council membership spans a broad range of stakeholders, including representatives of the Nigerian Institution of Surveyors from various states, academic institutions offering surveying courses, the military, and others. The inauguration ceremony is set to take place at the SGF's Hall, Shehu Shagari Complex, Three Arms Zone, Abuja.
This development comes as part of President Tinubu's ongoing efforts to strengthen professional regulatory bodies in Nigeria. The Surveyors Council of Nigeria is responsible for regulating the surveying profession, setting standards, and ensuring ethical practice among surveyors across the country.
