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Digital Creators Storm Surveyor-General’s Office: Seek Partnership to Remap Nigeria’s Image, Infrastructure
The leadership of the Bloggers and Vloggers, Content Creators Association of Nigeria (BAVCCA), paid a courtesy visit to the Office of the Surveyor‑General of the Federation (OSGoF) at its headquarters in Abuja on Thursday, where discussions were held to strengthen collaboration for national development, public enlightenment, and enhanced digital visibility of government institutions.
Led by its President, Ikechukwu Chukwunyere, the BAVCCA delegation—comprising six executive members—was personally received by the Surveyor-General of the Federation, Abdulganiyu Adeyemi Adebomehin, at his office.
In his opening address, Chukwunyere expressed the honour of BAVCCA visiting the office of the Surveyor-General and lauded the institution’s immense contribution to Nigeria’s infrastructural and territorial development. He explained that BAVCCA, as an umbrella body of over 5,000 professional digital creators, bloggers, vloggers and online journalists, is committed to promoting truthful, ethical and responsible online discourse in support of national growth.
He emphasised that the Office of the Surveyor-General remains one of the most critical yet undervalued government agencies, pointing to its pivotal role in land mapping, boundary demarcation, geospatial data management and infrastructural planning.
“Your office lays the foundation for Nigeria’s progress. Unfortunately, many citizens—especially the youth immersed in digital spaces—are unaware of how vital your work is to our national development,” he said.
Chukwunyere said that BAVCCA is ready to partner with OSGoF in the following areas:
- Joint public sensitisation campaigns to showcase OSGoF’s achievements and modernisation efforts.
- A bespoke media workshop to train content creators on accurate reporting of land, boundary and infrastructure topics.
- A co-hosted 2026 awareness event titled “Mapping the Future: The Role of Digital Media in Geospatial Development.”
- The establishment of formal communication channels between OSGoF’s media unit and BAVCCA’s Digital Relations Unit to guarantee reliable reporting of OSGoF’s activities.
The BAVCCA President also applauded the Federal Government’s decision to extend the tenure of the Surveyor-General for two years from January 5, 2026, calling it a strong affirmation of his transformative reforms in geospatial data infrastructure and national mapping. He also welcomed the strategic repositioning of OSGoF directly under the Presidency, saying the move would streamline decision-making and strengthen the institution’s role in mapping, planning, land governance and security.
On broader national issues, Chukwunyere reaffirmed BAVCCA’s commitment to unity, transparency and responsible reporting amid global scrutiny of Nigeria’s human rights record. He urged the newly appointed security chiefs to redouble their efforts in protecting all Nigerians, regardless of religious, ethnic or regional background. He pledged that BAVCCA will leverage its platforms to promote narratives of resilience, reconciliation and collective progress.
In his response, Surveyor-General Adebomehin expressed delight at the visit from BAVCCA and described it as timely and impactful. He reiterated the indispensable role of OSGoF in national planning and governance, and emphasised that Nigeria’s last comprehensive mapping was done over five decades ago — highlighting the urgent need for a new national remapping exercise in line with international standards.
“Whatever you cannot map, you cannot manage,” he said, while showcasing a modern digital railway map linking Lagos to Calabar—an example of what geospatial technology can do for infrastructure.
He encouraged professionals in the surveying and geospatial fields to consider stepping into politics, saying that effective national development requires technically skilled individuals in leadership positions.
“Until we start thinking beyond self, we will remain under-developed as a nation,” he added.
Adebomehin assured BAVCCA of his office’s readiness to collaborate in public education, digital storytelling and national advocacy initiatives that promote the work of OSGoF.
The meeting concluded with a mutual agreement to establish a partnership framework between BAVCCA and OSGoF, aimed at strengthening public awareness, advancing geospatial innovation, and enhancing Nigeria’s digital governance ecosystem.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to maintain the status quo in a dispute over the party’s candidates emerging from the Benue State APC primaries for the 2027 general election.
The order was made on Thursday by Justice Inyang Ekwo during proceedings in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1429/2026, filed by Engr. Sesugh Akaagba and other aggrieved APC candidates from Benue State against the APC and INEC.
The plaintiffs had, through an ex parte motion filed on July 5, 2026, sought six interim reliefs, including an order restraining the APC from substituting its validly nominated candidates in Benue State through its June 29, 2026 correspondence, or any subsequent communication, to INEC, pending determination of the substantive suit.
They also sought an order compelling the APC to immediately transmit to INEC the names of candidates validly nominated during the primaries monitored by the electoral commission.
When the matter first came up on July 8, 2026, the court declined to grant the interim application immediately, directing both APC and INEC to appear and respond before any decision was taken. The matter was adjourned to July 16.
At Thursday’s proceedings, counsel representing the APC and INEC were present in court, while the plaintiffs were represented by Mohammed Ndarani, SAN, alongside his legal team.
In his ruling, Justice Ekwo held that since issues had been joined by the parties particularly with INEC now before the court, the defendants were required by law to preserve the subject matter of the litigation pending determination of the substantive suit.
When counsel to the plaintiffs urged the court to caution APC and INEC against taking any further action that could affect the disputed list of candidates, the judge responded that it was “not a matter of advice but of law,” stressing that the defendants were bound to maintain the status quo.
The court consequently restrained APC and INEC from taking any action capable of altering the disputed list of candidates pending the hearing and determination of the substantive suit.
The defendants did not object to the restraining order.
At the commencement of proceedings, the court noted that all parties had voluntarily submitted to its jurisdiction by duly filing and exchanging their respective processes.
It held that there was no procedural or jurisdictional impediment to the expeditious determination of the substantive action, and directed that the matter be heard without further delay.
In furtherance of the objective of preserving the res and safeguarding the efficacy of the judicial process, the court ordered all parties to maintain the status quo pending the hearing and final determination of the substantive suit, restraining any act or omission capable of prejudicing the rights of the parties or rendering the proceedings nugatory.
The court further directed that INEC be served forthwith with the originating and all consequential processes.
The effect of the subsisting order is that INEC is restrained from tampering with the existing list of candidates pending final determination of the suit, and from receiving, recognising, or acting upon any purported substituted list of National Assembly candidates from Benue State submitted by the APC.
The matter was adjourned to July 21, 2026, for hearing of the substantive suit.
Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and former First Lady Patience Ibifaka Jonathan recently celebrated a significant family milestone as they attended the graduation ceremony of their son, Ariara Goodluck Jonathan, at Manchester Metropolitan University in the United Kingdom.
The proud parents joined family members and well-wishers to witness Ariara receive his degree, marking the successful completion of his academic programme. The occasion was filled with joy as the Jonathan family commemorated the achievement, highlighting the importance they place on education and personal development.
The graduation ceremony attracted warm congratulatory messages from friends, associates, and admirers, who wished the graduate continued success in his future endeavours.
The Following names joined the political family of Sen. Dr. George Akume today after leaving the sinking Alia ship .
Under the leadership of Barr. Emmanuel Jime .
The are ;
Chief Nelson Alapa
Douglas pepe SAN senatorial Aspirant zone A,
Engr Peter Ashiekaa
QS Clement Beetseh
Former commissioners
Joy Luga
Ann itodo
Barr martins Shaagee
Miss Dorcas
Prof Usar Joseh
Prof Cephas Tushima
Chief Patrick Idoko
Hon Patience Akor
Hon Fred Idoko
Hon Lawrence Ekpo Onoja Jnr
Hon Andrew Abah
Hon Agbo Innocent Ikwumonu
Hon Simon Omachoko
Hon David Egboja
Dr John Garba
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