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.

42
National Members
36+
State Chapters
80+
GEOSON Fellows
1,200+
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Annual General Assembly & Conference (AGA/C) Abuja 2026

Conference Theme

“Advancing Geospatial Technologies for National Security, Environmental Sustainability and Resilience”

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Date & Schedule
Nov 22, 2026
thru Nov 26, 2026
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Conference Venue
Armed Forces Officers Mess
Asokoro, Abuja FCT
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Annual General Assembly & Conference (AGA/C)

Annual General Assembly & Conference (AGA/C) Abuja 2026

Official Conference Theme

“Advancing Geospatial Technologies for National Security, Environmental Sustainability and Resilience”

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Date & Schedule
Sun, Nov 22, 2026
through Thu, Nov 26, 2026
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Host Venue
Armed Forces Officers Mess & Suites
Asokoro, Abuja FCT, Nigeria
โ€ข Early Bird Closes: Nov 6, 2026 Includes 12 thematic research sessions Full Schedule & Details →
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Official Pass
Fellows โ‚ฆ70,000
Members โ‚ฆ60,000
Students โ‚ฆ20,000
Non-Members โ‚ฆ90,000
+ Additional tiers [Virtual, Exhibition, Corporate]
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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 โ€” promoting innovation, research, and cutting-edge geoinformation technologies for sustainable national development.

Core Values
Integrity Competence Equality Social Awareness Innovation
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Chapters Across Nigeria

Every state chapter is building the geospatial community.

37 Federated Chapters (Aโ€“Z)
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Annual Calendar

2026 National Programme Framework

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

Join the Society

Become a GEOSON Member

Student, Professional, Fellow, or Honorary โ€” join a nationwide community of geospatial professionals driving innovation in Nigeria.

Membership is open to students, professionals, and fellows across Nigeria.

Institutional Ecosystem & Regulatory Alliances

National Stakeholders & Regulatory Partners

GEOSON collaborates with federal survey authorities, space research agencies, professional councils, and development partners to advance spatial data infrastructure in Nigeria.

Apex Regulatory Authorities & Statutory Councils
OSGOF Apex Authority

Office of the Surveyor General of the Federation

Federal authority for national mapping, boundary demarcation, and National Geospatial Data Infrastructure (NGDI).

Federal Republic of Nigeria • Abuja
NASRDA Space Agency

National Space Research & Development Agency

Pioneering space science, earth observation satellites (NigeriaSat), and remote sensing applications.

FMIST • Space Center Abuja
SURCON Statutory Council

Surveyors Council of Nigeria

Statutory regulator of surveying education, ethics, professional practice, and licensing across Nigeria.

Survey Regulatory Council
TOPREC Planning Council

Town Planners Registration Council of Nigeria

Regulating urban & regional planning, master layout standards, and smart city spatial design.

Urban & Regional Regulatory Council
Allied Professional Institutions & Federal Ministries
NIS
Nigerian Institution of Surveyors

Leading national professional association for surveyors and geodesists.

NEMA
National Emergency Management Agency

Disaster mitigation, flood hazard mapping, and crisis GIS analytics.

FMIST
Federal Ministry of Science & Tech

Policy guidance for emerging geo-technologies and scientific research.

FMHUD
Federal Ministry of Housing & Urban Dev

Land governance, digital titling, and urban renewal infrastructure.

Corporate Sponsorship & Exhibition

Showcase Your Brand to 1,000+ Geospatial Decision-Makers

Exhibit equipment, satellite imagery products, UAV solutions, and GIS software at the AGA/C Abuja 2026 National Conference.