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GEOSON Nigeria
Geoinformation Society of Nigeria

Mapping Nigeria's
Geospatial
Future

GEOSON unites geospatial professionals, researchers, and institutions across Nigeria to advance geoinformation science, mentorship, and innovation for sustainable national development.

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National Members
36+
State Chapters
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GEOSON Fellows
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Activity Monitor
500+
Total Members Nationwide
36
State Chapters
1,200+
GIS Professionals Trained
80+
GEOSON Fellows
GEOSON Network

Our State Chapters

Each chapter drives geospatial advancement in its state. Find yours and get involved.

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Oyo State Chapter

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About GEOSON

The Geoinformation Society of Nigeria

GEOSON promotes geospatial information integration, knowledge sharing, and innovation among members and institutions in Nigeria and beyond. We uphold integrity, competence, equality, and social awareness.

1 Supporting and advancing the development of geoinformation science.
2 Serving humanity with honesty within geoinformation practice.
3 Recognizing the rights of all professionals advancing science and humanity.
4 Using geoinformation expertise to enhance human welfare and steward national resources.
5 Promoting innovation and cutting-edge geoinformation technologies for sustainable development.
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Vision

To facilitate geospatial information integration, knowledge exchange, and innovation among members and institutions locally and globally.

Mission

Advancing geoinformation ethically — promoting innovation, research, and cutting-edge geoinformation technologies for sustainable national development.

Core Values
Integrity Competence Equality Social Awareness Innovation
Our Reach

State Chapters

GEOSON operates through state-level chapters across Nigeria. Oyo State Chapter is now active — additional chapters launching across the federation in 2026.

Active
OY

Oyo State

Ibadan · Oyo State

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LA

Lagos State

Lagos

Phase 2 · Coming Soon
AB

Abuja FCT

Abuja

Phase 2 · Coming Soon
KN

Kano State

Kano

Phase 2 · Coming Soon
RV

Rivers State

Port Harcourt

Phase 2 · Coming Soon
EN

Enugu State

Enugu

Phase 2 · Coming Soon
KD

Kaduna State

Kaduna

Phase 2 · Coming Soon
OG

Ogun State

Abeokuta

Phase 2 · Coming Soon
OS

Osun State

Osogbo

Phase 2 · Coming Soon
AN

Anambra State

Awka

Phase 2 · Coming Soon
BN

Benue State

Makurdi

Phase 2 · Coming Soon
DL

Delta State

Asaba

Phase 2 · Coming Soon
IM

Imo State

Owerri

Phase 3 · Coming Soon
AK

Akwa Ibom

Uyo

Phase 3 · Coming Soon
EK

Ekiti State

Ado-Ekiti

Phase 3 · Coming Soon
KW

Kwara State

Ilorin

Phase 3 · Coming Soon

36 states · Activating progressively through 2026–2028 · Interested in starting a chapter?

Annual Calendar

2026 National Programme Framework

National programme when available — Monthly thematic programmes aligned to global geospatial awareness days, executed through state chapters and national secretariat.

Feb
Q1

Women in Geospatial Leadership Forum

Female professionals, students, academia

Mar
Q1

Environmental Geo-Analytics Series

NGOs, environmental agencies, researchers

Apr
Q2

Earth Observation & Advocacy Day

Public, media, students

May
Q2

Community Mapping & Circular Economy Workshop

Communities, NGOs, LGAs

Jun
Q2

GEOSON National Geospatial & Environment Summit

Government, donors, professionals

Jul
Q3

Climate Hazard & Land Degradation Webinar

Planners, environmental agencies

Aug
Q3

GEOSON Hackathon

Students, young professionals

Sep
Q3

Satellite Data for Climate & Peacebuilding

Policymakers, NGOs

Oct
Q4

Smart & Resilient Cities GIS Conference

Urban planners, educators, MDAs

Nov
Q4

Environmental Governance & Sanitation Mapping

WASH & public health stakeholders

Dec
Q4

Land, Soil & Ecosystem Intelligence Forum

Agriculture, environment, donors

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Institutional Partners

National Stakeholders

Nigerian Institution of Surveyors (NIS)
National Space Research & Development Agency (NASRDA)
Oyo State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA)
Commissioner of Police, Oyo State
National Remote Sensing & GIS Agency (NARSDA)
Federal Ministry of Works & Housing
OGITECH — Ogun State Institute of Technology
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Featured

Latest from State Chapters

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18
Apr 2026
workshop

Earth Observation & Environmental Advocacy Day

📍 Department of Geography, University of Ibadan, Ibadan
20
Apr 2026
global

FIG Congress 2026 — International Federation of Surveyors

📍 International / Online
11
May 2026
global

GEO Week / GEOINT Symposium 2026

📍 International / Online
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