NIS Adopts Deployment of CORS Network, Commissions Multipurpose Cooperative Plaza.

The President of the Nigerian Institution of Surveyors (NIS), Surv.Dr. Matthew Olomolatan Ibitoye,Fnis, has described the adoption and deployment of Continuously Operating Reference Systems (CORS) network in Enugu State as a significant leap aimed at enhancing the accuracy and quality of products.

Surv.Ibitoye stated this on Thursday, 15 May 2025, at the Commissioning Ceremony of the Enugu State Branch Surveyors Cooperative Plaza and Sets of Continuously Operating Reference System (CORS).

“I warmly congratulate all members of the branch for their unity, dedication, and cooperation with the leadership in bringing these laudable projects to fruition”.

He revealed that the network which will help in advancing sustainable land administration, infrastructure monitoring, survey plan charting, amongst other things
will also bolster the effectiveness of the Office of the Surveyor-General and the Enugu Geographic Information System (ENGIS) in the delivery of their respective mandates.

The NIS President went on to appeal for the continues support of Governor Peter Mbah to Surveyors in the state.

“I urge the administration to include qualified surveyors in policy formulation processes and provide them with appropriate job opportunities within the state’s development agenda.”

Also speaking, governor Peter Mbah, represented by the Commissioner, Enugu State Ministry of Lands and Urban Development, Barr.Chimaobi Patrick Okorie lauded NIS for their innovative move. He pledged the state government’s willingness to partner and support the institution.

On his part, the Chairman, NIS Enugu State Branch, Surv.Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Nnamani,Fnis gave a brief history about how the multipurpose Cooperative Plaza came to birth.

“The multipurpose Cooperative society of NIS Enugu State Branch acquired this premises in 2016 under the administration of Surv. (Sir) M. O. Omeje, fnis. The Cooperative Society under the administration of Surv. Dr. A. U. Didigwu, Fnis/ Venerable Surv. Dr. N. E. Chiemelu, mnis built this magnificent edifice which was finished and put to use by the current administration of Surv. E. C. Nnamani, fnis in 2023.”

According to Surv.Nnamani, survey done in Enugu and environs were previously referenced to Control stations; like TB20 or ECS120p while survey work done in other towns were referenced to some other local origins.

He said the Branch spent over one hundred million naira to set up the CORS network as a way of improving her services to Enugu people and supporting the State government to ensure that the Office of the Surveyor General of the State, the Enugu Geographic Information System and the surveyors in private work as a team to ensure a seamless Land administration system in the state.

“With this network, Enugu State has now joined likes of Lagos, Ogun, Abuja and Kaduna in having a modern and accurate position fixing that will ultimately enhance the land administration system in the state.”

The event which featured the cutting of ribbon and unveiling of commissioning plaque by the NIS President, earlier featured welcome address from the Chief Host, Surv.E. C. Nnamani,Fnis as well as goodwill messages from the Registrar, Surveyors Council of Nigeria, Incoming President of the Nigerian Institution of Surveyors, Surv.Chief Pious Chukwuemeka Eze,Fnis among others.