Breaking: Tinubu Orders Major Restructuring, Relocates Top Govt Office to Presidency
- President Tinubu approved the relocation of the Office of the Surveyor-General of the Federation (OSGoF) from the Ministry of Works to the Presidency
- The move aimed to streamline geospatial data management and aligns with ongoing reforms for improved national planning and security
- Experts said the shift could modernise governance and enhance data-driven decision-making in infrastructure, land use, and development
FCT, Abuja - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the relocation of the Office of the Surveyor-General of the Federation (OSGoF) from the Ministry of Works to the Presidency.
This significant directive was disclosed on Thursday, July 31, by the minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, shortly after a meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) presided over by the President in Abuja.
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According to Idris, the decision is part of ongoing reforms to improve governance and enhance direct presidential oversight of critical national services.
FG says move to streamline geospatial data
As reported by Premium Times, the move was also intended to streamline the management of geospatial data and bring the office closer to the centre of national decision-making, particularly in areas related to mapping, land administration, and security.
Although specific reasons were not fully disclosed, the minister hinted that the change aligns with the Tinubu administration’s agenda of reform and modernisation, Vanguard reported.
“The decision to move OSGoF under the Presidency reflects the administration’s recognition of the strategic role geospatial intelligence plays in national development,” Idris said.
Experts believe that bringing OSGoF under the Presidency could strengthen its role in providing accurate data for planning infrastructure projects, urban development, environmental monitoring, and improving national security.
Dr. Olufemi Akinwale, Geospatial Analyst based in Abuja, while speaking to Legit.ng on Friday, August 1, said:
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“This is a smart move. When the Surveyor-General’s office is closer to the Presidency, it means better coordination and faster decisions on vital issues like road networks, land use, and even national security. Geospatial data isn’t just about maps anymore, it’s about making informed choices that affect people’s lives.”
The Surveyor-General’s office is Nigeria’s official mapping authority and is charged with providing geospatial information and services essential to policymaking and development.
With the increasing role of digital mapping and location-based intelligence, many see the move as a step towards modernising governance tools and deepening data-driven decision-making across government agencies.
Tinubu appoints Majekodunmi as DG NCCC
Previously, Legit.ng reported that President Bola Tinubu announced the appointment of a new director-general of the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC), Omotenioye Majekodunmi, just 24 hours after DCG Olumode Samuel Adeyemi was appointed as the Federal Fire Service Controller-General.
Majekodunmi's appointment was disclosed in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, the special adviser on information and strategy to President Tinubu, in a statement on Thursday, July 31, adding that the appointment takes immediate effect.
The new NCCC's DG was said to be a seasoned environmental lawyer. She is also a climate finance expert. She was appointed to succeed Nkiruka Madueke, who was appointed by President Tinubu as the council's pioneer in June 2024.
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