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Monday, July 21. 2008

Nigeria Moving Forward on Nationwide Mapping

Stakeholders have announced support for a digital map and enterprise GIS. The President of Nigerian Institution Surveyors, Dr. Sola Atilola supports the plan noting its key to development. However he didn't offer a specific return on investment.
The project has the following components; Geodetic Control and Digital Aerial Photo Acquisition; Determination of Geoid Model and establishment of Continuous Operating Reference Station and Orthophoto, Contour Lines and Digital (vector) Mapping; GIS Database and Enterprise GIS; Bathymetry Survey of Lagos lagoons and creeks; supply of equipment and training and public enlightenment/education.

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