Surveyors Call for Urgent Crackdown on Quackery

The Association of Private Practicing Surveyors of Nigeria, a sub-group of the Nigerian Institute of Surveyors, has stressed the need for concerted efforts towards dealing with the prevalence of quackery in the surveying profession through enforcement.

The surveyors, who spoke at 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”, urged their colleagues to continuously abide by ethical standards by leveraging on technology to foster sustainable and quality cadastral practices to provide reputable services.

The guest lecturer, the immediate past Vice President of International, Nigerian Institution of Surveyors, Olumide Adewebi, urged practitioners to shun sharp practice and other activities that could tarnish their image.

Adewebi said, “Surveying is a competitive business, hence, professionals in the state should break the cycle of regular undercutting and agent signing as well as a deliberate effort at addressing challenges of cadastral practice in the state to ensure sustainability.

“There should be enhanced training, education, and regulations to address quackery in a bid to further ensure growth and lucrative Cadastral practice in the state.”

In his welcome address, the APPSN’s Chairman, Lagos branch, Ibikunle Adaranijo, stated that the event aimed to provide an opportunity to educate professionals on emerging trends, equipping them with knowledge and expositions in cadastral practice.

He also solicited the support of all stakeholders in eradicating quackery in the profession, affirming the association’s determination not to relent on its campaign against the menace.

“We will not relent on our campaign against quackery, even on our radio programme aired every Friday on Radio Lagos, we always harp on this and our effort is already yielding results.

“It is not only the issue of quackery that we are tackling, the issue of unethical practices is also given priority as well. Recently, some surveyors in the Office of Surveyor General were suspended for one year over unethical practices, they are currently facing trial in court for their actions.

“We will not relent in educating, training, and re-training our members to meet up with current trends in the profession”, he said.