National Association of Surveying and Geoinformatics Lecturers (NASGL), has appealed to governments at all levels to regulate land use activities in order to mitigate possible negative impacts on natural resources for the implementations of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
In a communiqué issued at the end of its second annual general meeting/ conference held at the Federal School of Surveying, Oyo, with the theme: ‘Geospatial Technologies and the Sustainable Development Goals,’ NASGL stressed the need for the recognition of geospatial technologies and mapping for effective monitoring and management of pipeline vandalism and oil spillage in Nigeria.
A paper titled: ‘Research Writing, Grants and Funding’ was delivered by Prof. Olajide Kufoniyi, while another paper, ‘Contemporary Issues in Surveying Education, Professional Practice and Transition to Geomatics,’ was delivered by Prof. J.B. Olaleye.
The body said government and the national mapping agency should adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI), Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) and emerging aerial mapping techniques for hazard detection and environmental security; for making cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable in Nigeria.