President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a two-year extension to the tenure of the Surveyor-General of the Federation, Abduganiyu Adebomehin. The decision was announced on October 22, 2025. This move ensures continuity in the office responsible for national surveying and mapping.
On October 22, 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved the extension of the tenure of Mr. Abduganiyu Adebomehin, the Surveyor-General of the Federation, by two years. This announcement, reported by Daily Trust and ThisDayLive, comes as part of efforts to maintain stability in key federal positions.
The Surveyor-General's office plays a critical role in land administration, geospatial data management, and national mapping initiatives in Nigeria. Adebomehin, whose original tenure was set to expire, will now continue in his role until the extension period concludes.
No specific reasons for the extension were detailed in the reports, but such decisions often aim to leverage experienced leadership amid ongoing national development projects. Both sources confirm the approval without any noted discrepancies.