The Association of Private Practicing Surveyors of Nigeria, a subgroup of the Nigerian Institute of Surveyors, has emphasized the urgent need for concerted efforts to combat the rising prevalence of quackery in the surveying profession.
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”, according to The Punch.
The surveyors urged their colleagues to consistently uphold ethical standards by leveraging technology to promote sustainable and high-quality cadastral practices.
This approach aims to enhance service delivery and build a reputable image for the profession.
The guest lecturer, the immediate past Vice President of International, Nigerian Institution of Surveyors, Olumide Adewebi urged practitioners to reject sharp practices and any activities that could damage their professional reputation.
He emphasized the importance of maintaining integrity to foster trust within the industry and among clients.
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.”
Earlier, 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 called for the support of all stakeholders in the fight against quackery in the profession, reaffirming the association’s commitment to persist in its campaign against this issue.
“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.
The call for action aims to enhance standards and safeguard public trust in surveying services across the country.
