ABUJA: OSGOF TO PARTNER NHA TO SAFEGUARD NATIONAL MARITIME INTERESTS

Surv. Abudulganiyu Adeyemi Adebomeh, SGoF in a handshake with Rear Admiral Ayo Olugbode, Radiographer, National Hydrographic Agency (NHA).

 “This is a new frontier for the Office of the Surveyor General of the Federation (OSGOF) in which the Navy represents the military while OSGOF will stand for the civilians at the National Hydrographic Agency and competent hand will be sent from my office to NHA to represent our office” Surv. Adebomehin.

"I am privileged to be appointed by the President to be Governor of the Ocean; the responsibility of 84,000 square nautical miles is what is on me. One-third of the land, Nigeria is 923 square kilometers It is a huge responsibility, It is a responsibility that is a shared burden between us”, Rear Admiral Ayo Olugbode said to the SGOF."  Rear Admiral Ayo Olugbode, Radiographer, National Hydrographic Agency (NHA).

Surveyor General of the Federation Surv. Abudulganiyu Adeyemi Adebomehin, today received in audience, the Hydrographer of the Federation who is in charge of the National Hydrographic Agency (NHA), Rear Admiral Ayo Olugbode.

The SGoF, who received the delegation alongside his management staff had a healthy discussion that was premised on how to advance the hydrography in the country especially in the area of staffing. 

The National Hydrographic Agency, NHA contributes to helping Nigeria fulfil her commitment to international treaties, conventions, and protocols and plays a vital role in safeguarding national maritime interests. The NHA ensures compliance with International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) standards.

In his remarks, the Surveyor General of the Federation said, “This is a new frontier for the Office of the Surveyor General of the Federation (OSGOF) in which the Navy represents the military while OSGOF will stand for the civilians at the National Hydrographic Agency and competent hand will be sent from my office to NHA to represent our office” 

In the middle: Surveyor General of the Federation, Surv Abduganiyu Adeyemi Adebomehin, the Hydrographer of the Federation Rear Admiral Ayo Olugbode and some management staff of OSGOF during the courtesy visit

The Surveyor General, in his closing remarks, said to Rear Admiral Ayo Olugbode “that office will grow from strength to strength. And being the pioneer, Almighty God will not make it go down and we shall grow from strength to strength.”

Earlier In His Remarks, Hydrograhper of the Federation stated that, “this is homecoming for me. As a surveyor too, coming to the office of the Surveyor General of the Federation is a great privilege for me, not only have you given me inspiration this morning, you have given me guidance, you have given me wisdom, you have given me what you call institutional memory of how things should be done. We will not stay away from you. I hope you will not find us a bit of a bother.”

He further stated that, “as time goes on, those of you who are even part of his staff and executive team, you will be finding me here more often, and I am telling you, it's not rhetoric. I will be coming here very frequently. As Hydrographer of the Federation, we are joined at the hip.”

“His responsibility is terrestrial, mine is maritime. I am privileged to be appointed by the President to be Governor of the Ocean; the responsibility of 84,000 square nautical miles is what is on me. One-third of the land, Nigeria is 923 square kilometers  It is a huge responsibility, It is a responsibility that is a shared burden between us”, Rear Admiral Ayo Olugbode said to the SGOF.

This is contained in a statement issued and signed by Henry David, Head, Information and Public Relations, OSGOF.

11th February, 2025