The Association of Private Practicing Surveyors of Nigeria (APPSN), a subgroup of the Nigerian Institute of Surveyors, has emphasized the need for a unified approach to combat the widespread issue of quackery in the surveying profession through stricter enforcement.
During the 2024 annual professional workshop and luncheon themed “The Practice of Cadastral: Understanding the Technicalities, Ethics, Market Dynamics, Policies, Innovation/Reforms, Value-Added Services, and its Politics,” the surveyors called on their peers to uphold ethical standards. They encouraged the use of technology to promote sustainable, high-quality cadastral practices that deliver trustworthy services.
Olumide Adewebi, the guest lecturer and immediate past Vice President of the Nigerian Institution of Surveyors, urged practitioners to avoid unethical practices that could harm their reputation. He noted that surveying is a competitive field and advised professionals in the state to avoid undercutting prices and agent commissions, while also addressing the challenges facing cadastral practice to ensure long-term sustainability.
“There must be improved training, education, and regulations to tackle quackery, which is essential for the growth and profitability of cadastral practice in the state,” Adewebi said.
