Honour & Excellence
Awards & Recognition.
Celebrating outstanding professionals and educators in the geospatial community of Nigeria.
Award Categories
Recognising Excellence
Contributions to geospatial science, education, mentorship, and community stewardship.
Honour Roll
GEOSON Awards
Hall of Fame
Legacy Award
SURV. DR. DUPE NIHINLOLA OLAYINKA-DOSUMU fnis, fgeoson
Class March 2026
Dr. Olayinka-Dosunmu Nihinlola is the first female President of Geoinformation Society of Nigeria GEOSON and also the first female Rector at the Federal School of Surveying (FSS), where she modernized the curriculum and integrated GIS into education.
Innovation & Leadership Impact
MRS. LOLADE ADULOJU
Class March 2026
Environmental educator at American Christian Academy, dedicated to advancing climate literacy and sustainability.
Innovation & Leadership Impact
DR. ADEDOTUN AFOLAYAN
Class March 2026
President, Society for Conservation Biology’s Africa Region. and Deputy Director at NACGRAB, leading indigenous plant conservation and sustainable agriculture research.
Innovation & Leadership Impact
DR. OLUSEYI ROTIMI OBATERU
Class March 2026
Lecturer at UI, specialized in landscape ecology and ecohydrology, advancing environmental sustainability practices.
Innovation & Leadership Impact
PROF. ZACHARIA BUBA YADUMA
Class March 2026
Director-General of FRIN, monitoring forest cover and biodiversity through GIS and remote sensing technologies.
Innovation & Leadership Impact
ADEMOLA ABIDEEN OGUNSESAN
Class March 2026
Director at NCF, using GIS for habitat mapping and species monitoring to protect Nigeria’s biodiversity.
Innovation & Leadership Impact
PROF. JACINTA OPARA
Class March 2026
Vice-Chancellor of Dominican University, championing the integration of GIS into environmental research and sustainability.
Innovation & Leadership Impact
MRS. MARY OLAWUYI
Class February 2026
Assistant Chief Scientific Officer at NASRDA, advocate for space science technology outreach and youth empowerment.
Innovation & Leadership Impact
DR. ADEDOTUN ONOYINKA AFOLAYAN
Class February 2026
DR. ADEDOTUN ONOYINKA AFOLAYAN
Deputy Director
National Centre for Genetic Resources and Biotechnology (NACGRAB). Dr. Afolayan is an environmental biologist recognized for leadership in biodiversity conservation and plant biotechnology across Africa.
Innovation & Leadership Impact
SURV. MRS ADEKUNLE SABAINAH FNIS
Class February 2026
Respected land surveyor with extensive experience in land surveying and GIS, providing technical leadership and mentorship.
Innovation & Leadership Impact
MRS. AKINBOBOLA ATINUKE ABIMBOLA
Class February 2026
Strategic leader in environmental governance, promoting evidence-based decision-making and inter-agency collaboration.
Innovation & Leadership Impact
PROFESSOR GRACE OLOUKOI, PHD, FNITP, RTP
Class February 2026
Pioneer in urban planning and environmental management, integrating geospatial solutions with climate resilience.
Innovation & Leadership Impact
PROFESSOR OLUTOYIN ADEOLA FASHAE
Class February 2026
Head of Geography at UI, authority in GIS, remote sensing, and hydrology, dedicated to advancing women in geospatial science.
Innovation & Leadership Impact
SR. MARY CHRISTINE UGOBI-ONYEMERE
Class March 2026
Esteemed academic at Dominican University, fostering intercultural dialogue through metaphysical philosophy.
Innovation & Leadership Impact
ENGR. DR. ADEMOLA TEMITAYO ADERINTO
Class March 2026
Commissioner for Environment, integrating geospatial data into environmental policy and urban sanitation reforms.
Innovation & Leadership Impact
SURV. ELIZABETH OLUWADARA OLAYIWOLA
Class February 2026
Distinguished surveying professional and industry leader, advocating for gender equity and professional development.
Innovation & Leadership Impact
ENGR. RAHEEMAT ABISOLA ADABANIJA, FNSE
Class February 2026
Leader in digital transformation, driving initiatives to enhance information management across Oyo State government.
Innovation & Leadership Impact
SERAH PETER ADEOYE
Class February 2026
Serah is an expert in integrating GIS with artificial intelligence, fostering talent and innovation in Africa through her work at Data Science Nigeria.
Innovation & Leadership Impact
SURVEYOR (ALH.) LAMIDI, WAHEED ABIODUN
Class October 2023
SURV. (ALH.) LAMIDI, WAHEED ABIODUN
Oyo State Chairman, Nigerian Institution of Surveyors (NIS)
Surveyor Lamidi Waheed Abiodun is a seasoned geospatial professional with a Professional Diploma (1994) and HND in Land Surveying (1990) from the Federal School of Surveying, Oyo. A member of the Nigeria
Innovation & Leadership Impact
SURV. DR. DUPE NIHINLOLA OLAYINKA-DOSUMU, fnis, fgeoson
Class October 2023
First female Rector of Federal School of Surveying, Oyo, recognized for her outstanding contributions to academia and the geospatial industry.
Innovation & Leadership Impact
HON. TPL. OLUSEGUN EMMANUEL OLAYIWOLA
Class October 2023
Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, leveraged GIS to improve land administration and economic potential in Oyo State.
Innovation & Leadership Impact
SURV. DR. OLATUNDE FAGBAMIGBE fnis, mni
Class October 2023
A seasoned professional and former Vice President of the NIS, handled numerous survey projects nationwide with integrity and excellence.
Innovation & Leadership Impact
ESV. MOSHOOD ADIJOLOLA TOMORI
Class October 2023
Seasoned Estate Surveyor and Valuer, prolific writer and advocate for GIS in urban management and tax reforms.
Innovation & Leadership Impact
ARCH. ABDULMOJEED MOGBONJUBOLA
Class October 2023
Honourable Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, leverages GIS for grassroots sensitisation and urban order across Oyo State.
Innovation & Leadership Impact
DR. ADEDEJI, ADESINA AKANJI
Class October 2023
CEO of Geotechnics Services Ltd., with over 27 years of experience in digital mapping, GIS development, and project management.
Innovation & Leadership Impact
SURV. OLUFEMI ISAAC AKINTOLA, Fnis, JP
Class October 2023
Served as Surveyor-General of Oyo State, played key roles in advancing geospatial initiatives, including establishing Oyo State’s first GIS lab.
Innovation & Leadership Impact
ENGINEER OLASUNKANMI JOHN SOKEYE
Class October 2023
Engineer Olasunkanmi John Sokeye is recognized for promoting GIS as a key tool for planning and sustainable development, earning GEOSON Oyo State Chapter’s Innovation and Leadership Impact Award.
Legacy Award
SURV. (DR.) FITKA STEVE BILSHAKKA
Class August 2023
SURV. (DR.) FITKA STEVE BILSHAKKA
President, Geoinformation Society of Nigeria GEOSON (2021 - 2025)
Surv. (Dr.) Fitka Steve Bilshakka is a Nigerian geospatial professional and former President of the Geoinformation Society of Nigeria (GEOSON). He is recognized for his leadership.
Innovation & Leadership Impact
SURVEYOR ABIODUN SEKORE ALABA, mnis
Class October 2023
A seasoned geospatial professional and former Surveyor-General of Oyo State, championed the adoption of GIS for sustainable development and capacity building.
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