As Part of our commitment to giving back to society in meaningful ways, OTIC Surveys Limited partnered with JCI Lagos Coral for the impactful Project Life Line: PAD-A-GIRL. The event took place on Friday, March 21, 2025, at Osborne School Complex, bringing together professionals dedicated to educating and empowering young girls. The project aimed to create awareness about menstrual hygiene and provide practical support to…
A recent discussion with a fellow surveyor in Lagos raised a critical concern—many professionals still rely on outdated tools such as handheld GPS devices, measuring tapes, and compass for cadastral surveys. These traditional tools expose surveyors and property owners to significant risks, including legal disputes, financial losses, and reputational damage. Surprisingly, our discussion made me realize that many surveyors might be unaware of the significant…
At OTIC Surveys Limited, we are always committed to delivering accurate and reliable survey solutions tailored to our clients’ needs. Recently, we deployed a team of three experienced surveyors for a topographic and bathymetric survey for volume computation at a dredging site in Festac, Lagos Nigeria. The purpose of this survey was to accurately ascertain the total volume of sand filled so far to assist…
We recently concluded a topographic survey for the newly approved Abia State Airport, located in Nsulu, Isiala Ngwa North LGA. The project lasted for three days, covering a sprawling site of approximately 1300 hectares. Despite the challenges presented by thick vegetation and security concerns, the survey was successfully completed, thanks to our advanced technology, dedicated team, and the unwavering support of the local community. For…
Recently we were invited by the Nigerian Institution of Surveying and Geoinformatics Students, as guest trainers during their National Survey Inspire Camp and Conference of South West Zone held at the Federal School of Surveying Oyo and the Northern Zone held at Federal Capital Development Authority Utako, Abuja. The event provided a platform for students to gain hands-on experience with modern surveying equipment and technology.…
DAILY TRUST NEWSPAPER (SEPTEMBER 8, 2024) Headline: Real Estate Valuation Critical in Tackling Building Collapse – Minister Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has called on estate surveyors and valuers to play a vital role in preventing building collapses through accurate property inspections. Speaking at the 2024 Valuers Assembly in Abuja, Dangiwa stressed the importance of fair property valuations for safer and more…
At OTIC Surveys Limited, we have always prided ourselves in our commitment to precision, efficiency, and client satisfaction which has been made possible through our use of advanced survey equipment. Recently, we sent out a team of four experienced surveyors to handle a topographic and detail survey for a new client in Victoria Island, Lagos Nigeria. This project showed us that when it comes to…
We have a solar-inverter powered COR(Continuously Operating Reference) station running 24/7 in Awka and I was invited by the Anambra state branch of the Nigeria Institution of Surveyors to talk to them about how COR station should be deployed for cadastral surveys in the state; so I made a presentation at their yearly Mandatory Continuous Professional Development (MCPD) titled “Integrating CORS Technology in Cadastral Survey…
DAILY TRUST NEWSPAPER (AUGUST 19TH, 2024) Headline: High Interest Rates, Inflation, Crippling Property Market – HDAN The Housing Development Advocacy Network (HDAN) has warned that high interest rates and inflation are slowing the real estate market across Nigeria. Executive Director Barr. Festus Adebayo cited rising building costs, driven by inflation and naira devaluation, as key factors. Real estate sales in cities like Abuja, Lagos, and…
A recent bathymetric survey we conducted for a colleague at the Yewa community in Ogun State has once again highlighted the importance of thorough and precise work in the field of surveying. Initially, we planned this survey as a one-day project, however, it was extended over two days due to the unexpectedly vast stretch of water, measuring approximately 13 kilometers in length. Despite the additional…
