Office of the Surveyor General of the Federation (OSGOF)

What Office of the Surveyor General of the Federation (OSGOF) does

The Office of the Surveyor General of the Federation (OSGOF) is Nigeria's apex federal surveying and mapping agency, operating under the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development with statutory authority over national mapping, boundary demarcation, geodetic control, and geospatial data infrastructure. Headquartered in Abuja with zonal and state survey offices across all 36 states plus the Federal Capital Territory, OSGOF maintains a workforce of 244 employees organized into 13 technical departments covering cadastral surveys, cartography/GIS, geodesy, hydrography, photogrammetry and remote sensing, intelligence surveys, infrastructure surveys, and internal and international boundary demarcation. The agency's core products include thematic maps (at scales from 1:1,500,000 to 1:5,000), cadastral and large-scale maps, topographical maps, navigational charts for aviation and maritime use, national atlases, and an OSGOF Controls Webmap for coordinate requests. Its technology stack spans GIS, photogrammetry, remote sensing, geodesy, hydrography, and a national CORS (Continuously Operating Reference Stations) network for high-precision GNSS positioning, supplemented by drone platforms (DJI Matrice 600, DJI Phantom 4 RTK, Quantum Systems Trinity F90+), LIDAR, and Ground Penetrating Radar.

OSGOF's business model is government appropriation-funded, supplemented by internally generated revenue from geospatial data and map sales to government MDAs, state governments, local government areas, private organizations, and the public. Services are delivered via direct enterprise coordination with federal MDAs, formal MOUs with state governments, an online map and coordinate request system, equipment leasing (Jet-I Printer and SCITEX machines), and a Commercial and Business Development Department pursuing sales outlets in states, airports, and seaports. Customer segments are exclusively government-dominated, including Federal Ministries (Works, Housing, Aviation, Defense), agencies (NAMA, RMAFC, National Boundary Commission), the Nigerian Army, defense and intelligence agencies, state governments, and LGAs. Recent strategic moves include a drone imagery and 3D city mapping partnership with US firm Woolpert, MOUs with UNIDO and NACHRED for hydropower development, contemplation of a National Geospatial Data Infrastructure (NGDI), and construction of a new 14-storey headquarters building, alongside Nigeria's election as Chairman of the African Regional Institute Council for a two-year term.

Name

Office of the Surveyor General of the Federation (OSGOF)

Legal name

Office of the Surveyor General of the Federation

Website

https://osgof.gov.ng

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Office of the Surveyor General of the Federation (OSGOF) is Nigeria's apex federal surveying and mapping agency, providing geospatial data, cadastral surveys, hydrographic charts, and intelligence maps to all federal MDAs, state governments, defense agencies, and the public.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Surveying and Mapping Services

NAICS

Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (54136), Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services (541370), International Affairs (92812)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Satellite Imagery & Remote Sensing Geospatial Platforms (BPAMANAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

GNSS/GPS Navigation & Augmentation Systems (IMABAFAC)

Keywords

• Surveying and mapping
• Geospatial data services
• Cadastral surveys
• Boundary demarcation
• Hydrographic surveying

Headquarters

HQ city

Abuja

HQ country

Nigeria

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Geospatial Data and Map Sales: Sale of maps, charts, and geospatial data products to government agencies, private organizations, and the public. Includes thematic maps, cadastral maps, topographic maps, and navigational charts.
2. Surveying Services: Provision of cadastral surveys, perimeter surveys, topographic surveys, as-built surveys, RTK CORS correction services, and site investigation/validation services to government MDAs and third parties.
3. Commercial Business Development: Revenue generation through market research, product packaging, establishment of sales outlets in states, airports, seaports and strategic locations. Focus on IGR improvement through geospatial products and services.
4. Equipment Lease: Lease of specialized surveying equipment including Jet-I Printer and SCITEX machines to private surveyors and organizations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

OSGOF is Nigeria's apex federal surveying and mapping agency, providing comprehensive geospatial services including cadastral, topographical, infrastructure, hydrographic, intelligence, geodetic, and boundary surveys. It produces official maps, navigational charts, and a national atlas, and operates a national CORS (Continuously Operating Reference Stations) network for high-precision GNSS positioning. Services are delivered to Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), state governments, defense and intelligence agencies, and the general public.

Product overview

OSGOF is Nigeria's apex surveying and mapping agency offering a comprehensive suite of geospatial products and services. The organization provides surveying services including Cadastral & Legal Surveys, Topographical Surveys, Infrastructure Surveys, Hydrography, and Intelligence Surveys. Its mapping portfolio includes Thematic Maps at various scales (1:1,500,000 to 1:5,000), Large Scale/Cadastral Maps, Topographical Maps (1:100,000 to 1:25,000), Street Guides, Navigational Charts, and specialized maps (Risk Maps, Flood Maps, Crime Maps, Transmission Maps). The agency operates the OSGOF Controls Webmap for coordinate requests and maintains CORS (Continuously Operating Reference Stations) infrastructure. Additionally, OSGOF offers validation services, charting, equipment leasing, and various survey request services including RTK CORS corrections and tidal data. The organization employs advanced technology including drones (DJI Matrice 600, DJI Phantom 4 RTK, Quantum Systems Trinity F90+), LIDAR (Swiss Nano M8), Ground Penetrating Radar (MALA Ground Explorer), and various GNSS/GPS equipment for field data collection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Thematic Maps Specialized maps showing specific themes including environmental sensitivity, utility, risk, transmission, land use/land cover, flood, crime, and power infrastructure maps at scales from 1:1,500,000 to 1:5,000, produced for federal MDAs and the public.
• Cadastral & Large Scale Maps Land and property maps at scales of 1:20,000, 1:10,000, and 1:5,000 for government properties, housing, and landed properties nationwide, including street guides, plans, and title deed plans.
• Topographical Maps Terrain representation maps at scales of 1:100,000, 1:50,000, and 1:25,000 for national territory mapping across Nigeria.
• Navigational Charts Charts for aviation, maritime, and inland waterways navigation, including 5m navigational charts produced for NAMA and other aviation/maritime stakeholders.
• National Atlas Comprehensive national atlas publication containing maps of Nigeria's geography, administration, and socioeconomic features.
• OSGOF Controls Webmap Online web portal for accessing OSGOF control data and coordinate information for surveying and mapping purposes.
• Cadastral & Legal Survey Services Survey services for government properties including housing and landed properties nationwide, providing horizontal and vertical controls, and establishing the Cadastral Geographic Information System (COIS).
• Infrastructure Survey Services Survey services for roads, rail, transmission lines, and subsurface facilities including design, construction, and as-built surveys with quality control and assurance.
• Hydrographic Survey Services Chart production for inland, coastal and offshore waterways, bathymetric surveys, tidal gauge installation, and maritime charting in collaboration with maritime stakeholders.
• Intelligence Survey Services Specialized mapping for defense and intelligence agencies including crime maps, code maps for counterinsurgency operations, and satellite/aerial photography procurement.
• Internal & International Boundary Services Delineation, demarcation, and maintenance services for interstate and international boundaries including maritime boundaries, in liaison with the National Boundary Commission.
• Drone Survey Services Aerial surveying using UAVs including very high-resolution drone imagery and street view data collection for urban mapping projects in Abuja and other areas.
• Geodetic Survey Services Geodetic control surveys, geomagnetic and gravity surveys, and establishment of continuously operating reference stations for the African Geodetic Reference Frame (AFREF) programme.
• Photogrammetry & Remote Sensing Aerial photography acquisition, satellite imagery processing, digital mapping, and geospatial data infrastructure establishment services.
• Geospatial Engineering & Software Development Customized geospatial information software development, ICT infrastructure deployment, and geo-informatic equipment repair and maintenance services.
• Equipment Leasing Services Lease of specialized surveying equipment including Jet-I Printers and SCITEX machines to private surveyors and organizations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Comprehensive mapping for all Federal MDAs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and strategic.

• UNIDOcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 September 2025OSGOF and UNIDO signed an MOU for hydropower development nationwide. The partnership focuses on geospatial data collection and mapping to support hydropower infrastructure planning and development across Nigeria.
• NACHREDcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 September 2025OSGOF and NACHRED signed an MOU for hydropower development nationwide. The collaboration supports the assessment and development of hydropower resources using geospatial data and mapping capabilities.
• Woolpert (US Company)majorTechnology or Integration · 12 March 2025Partnership with US company Woolpert for drone imagery acquisition including 3D city view of Abuja. Woolpert provides field operation expertise and technology for high-resolution aerial mapping.
• Survey of IndiastrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 January 2025Virtual bilateral meeting between OSGoF and Survey of India to explore cooperation in surveying and mapping, share best practices, and discuss potential collaboration in geospatial data infrastructure development.
• NIWRC (National Institute of Water Resources Commission)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOSGOF to support NIWRMC and is contemplating the establishment of a National Geospatial Data Infrastructure (NGDI) to centralize geospatial data management across Nigeria.
• National Boundary CommissioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCollaboration with the National Boundary Commission on interstate and international boundary matters including demarcation, maintenance, and dispute resolution.
• SURCON (Surveyor Registration Council of Nigeria)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCoordination with SURCON for professional examination, surveyor registration, and regulation of surveying practice in Nigeria. OSGOF coordinates with the Federal School of Surveying, Oyo.
• FOSSGON (Fellowship of Online Surveyors Group of Nigeria)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with FOSSGON to chart the way forward for Nigeria's surveying and mapping sector, supporting the development of online and digital surveying practices.
• Federal School of Surveying, OyocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordination with the Federal School of Surveying, Oyo for training and development of surveying professionals. OSGOF is advocating for the school's upgrade to Federal University of Geomatics.
• NIS (Nigerian Institution of Surveyors)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with NIS under the leadership of Surveyor Charles. NIS pledged support for OSGoF in its drive to produce world-class survey contents.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Land Information New Zealand (LINZ): New Zealand's national land information authority, providing cadastral surveys, topographic mapping, hydrographic charting, and geodetic infrastructure — a very close functional match to OSGOF's multi-domain surveying portfolio.
• Institut national de l'information géographique et forestière (IGN): France's national geographic and forestry information agency. Closely comparable as a state-operated entity producing topographic, cadastral, and forestry mapping products while operating reference geodetic infrastructure.
• Kadaster: Netherlands' land registry and mapping agency, responsible for cadastral records, national mapping, and geospatial data. Comparable mandate in maintaining authoritative land and boundary information for a national territory.
• Survey of India: India's national surveying and mapping agency and OSGOF's explicit bilateral cooperation partner. Operates an analogous mandate covering geodetic control, topographic/cadastral mapping, and national boundary demarcation under a federal ministry.
• Lantmäteriet: Sweden's land mapping, cadastral, and geodata authority. Comparable in operating geodetic reference networks, producing national map series, and providing boundary/cadastral services as a state agency.
• Ordnance Survey: Great Britain's national mapping agency, widely regarded as the global benchmark for government-operated geospatial data infrastructure. Comparable mandate in producing authoritative national map series, boundary data, and geospatial datasets for government and commercial use.
• Geoscience Australia: Australia's national geoscience agency providing geospatial data, national mapping, and earth-observation infrastructure. Analogous federal role in producing authoritative national datasets and supporting defense, emergency management, and resource mapping.
• Swisstopo: Switzerland's federal geospatial intelligence agency, producing the national map series and operating satellite-based positioning infrastructure. Comparable as a small, highly capable state surveying authority.

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Geological Survey (USGS): US federal geoscience agency producing national topographic mapping, hydrographic data, and earth-observation products. Broader in scientific scope than OSGOF but overlapping heavily on national mapping, hydrography, and boundary-related earth science.
• National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA): US agency for geospatial intelligence, including defense mapping, hydrography, and imagery analysis. Overlaps with OSGOF's Intelligence Survey and hydrographic mandates but operates at far greater scale and with military-intelligence primacy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

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