Modern Technologies: Key to Ghana's Land Surveying Future

In an untiring effort to push Ghana to the frontier of sustainable development, land surveyors across the nation are being called to not only upgrade their skills but to also embrace modern technology. This vital transformation was underscored at the 2025 Annual Conference and General Meeting of the Land Surveying Division of the Ghana Institution of Surveyors in Cape Coast.

The Role of Surveyors in Nation-Building

“Land is one of our most treasured assets,” declared Nana Kwasi Amoyaw while representing Osaabarima Kwasi Atta II at the conference. “It is the embodiment of our identity and the foundation upon which our future grows.” Surveyors, he highlighted, are not merely technicians but guardians of peace, order, and progress within the nation.

Advancing Surveyor Competencies

The Chairperson of the Land Surveying Division, Surv. Ing. Dr. Tina Dzigbordi Wemegah, extended an open call to land surveyors to become “strategic enablers” in sectors like policymaking, urban planning, disaster management, and technological innovation. The necessity to integrate advanced tools such as artificial intelligence, digital twins, and the Internet of Things was emphasized as pivotal for their evolution.

Essential Skills for Vision 2030

Delving into the strategic plan for the nation, Prof. Prosper Laari, FGhIS, painted a picture where equipping surveyors with modern skills stands vital for achieving Ghana’s Vision 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). He pointed out how accurate spatial data is crucial in promoting governance, environmental conservation, and economic expansion.

Shaping the Future with Innovation

The conference served as a catalyst for reflection, innovation, and networking. Engaging technical sessions explored geospatial innovations, climate resilience, policy frameworks, and renewable energy integration. Such initiatives assert the integral role of surveyors in bolstering land governance and infrastructure planning—placing them at the heart of Ghana’s development narrative.

As stated in MyJoyOnline, equipping surveyors with technological expertise not only enhances their efficiency but emboldens their role in driving substantive national development forward.

In conclusion, the clarion call for surveyors to upgrade and innovate is loud and clear, setting a new paradigm that promises to transform not only their profession but also Ghana’s developmental trajectory.