YSN FCT ,Abuja

On behalf of our Chair, YSN FCT, *Surv. UDEAGBALA Onyinyechukwu Ruth*, *_MNIS_*, the executives, and all members, we warmly celebrate a visionary leader and trailblazer today.

Happy Birthday to our Immediate Past Chairperson, *Surv. Dr. Izuegbu Ogochukwu Uju*, *_MNIS_*

Your tenure remains a powerful testament to hard work, exceptional leadership, and boundless benevolence. You have been, and continue to be, a great pillar of support for our community. Through your tireless dedication, you unlocked countless opportunities and opened new doors for young surveyors not just within the FCT, but nationwide.

As you celebrate this beautiful milestone, we pray for continued grace, boundless prosperity, and sound health. May the work of your hands continually be blessed, and may you soar to even greater heights, achieving all your heart's desires in this new chapter of your life.

We are profoundly grateful for the strong foundation you built, the guidance you provided, and the paths you paved for us all. May this new year bring you as much joy, peace, and great reward as the lasting impact you have made on our lives and careers.

Cheers to a remarkable year ahead! 🥂🍾🎉

📣:
*ANOLUE OGECHUKWU MARYANN*
Publicity Secretary,
*_YSN FCT._*

🌍 Educational Article | Young Surveyors Network FCT – Education Committee
📍 Today’s Topic: From Surveying to Software: Why Should Surveyors Learn to Code?

Surveying is evolving with GNSS, drones, LiDAR, GIS and software development. Coding helps Surveyors automate tasks, process data faster and build solutions for surveying challenges.

💡 Key Takeaway:
For Young Surveyors
Learning Python, JavaScript and other programming skills can enhance your surveying knowledge and create new opportunities in GIS, automation and geospatial technology.

🚀 Don’t just use technology—learn to build with it.

For more insights, visit:
🌐 www.youngsurveyorsnetworkfct.ng

Announcer
Agaji Ubeshi Janet
Secretary YSN

🎊🎉 Welcome to September🎉🎊

As we step into this beautiful new month, we are grateful for the gift of life, the privilege of witnessing another month, and the opportunity to continue pursuing our goals, dreams, and aspirations.

May September usher in new opportunities, fresh ideas, greater achievements, and beautiful moments for each and every one of us. May every effort we make yield meaningful results, and may our dedication, resilience, and hard work open doors to greater possibilities.

We pray that this month brings peace to our hearts, wisdom in our decisions, favour in our endeavours, and success in all that we set out to accomplish. May we be guided in our professional pursuits, strengthened in challenging moments, and inspired to keep striving for excellence.

As professionals and members of the surveying community, may we continue to grow in knowledge, integrity, competence, and service. May our individual successes contribute to the growth of our association and inspire those around us.

Here’s to a September filled with progress, productivity, purpose, and prosperity! 🥂🍾✨

Happy New Month to you all!
We wish you a remarkable, rewarding, and fruitful September ahead. May this month be better than the last and bring you countless reasons to smile and celebrate. 💫❤️

📣:
*ANOLUE OGECHUKWU MARYANN*
Publicity Secretary,
_YSN FCT_

🌍 *Education Article | Young Surveyors Network FCT – Education Committee*
📍 *Today’s Topic: How Countries Are Using Earth Observation for Security*

Earth observation is becoming an important tool for security, supporting conflict monitoring, border and maritime surveillance, peacekeeping, and monitoring of strategic locations. Through GEOINT, satellite imagery and other data can be analysed to provide valuable intelligence for security planning and decision-making.

🇳🇬 *Nigerian Reality Check*
With security challenges spanning large and difficult-to-access areas, Earth observation could provide Nigeria with an additional layer of surveillance, situational awareness, and evidence-based decision-making.

💡 www.youngsurveyorsnetworkfct.ng

Event: Practical Training Beyond Classroom
Organizer: Young Surveyors Network, FCT Branch (YSN FCT)
Venue: Department of Surveying and Geoinformatics, University of Abuja (UniAbuja)
Theme: Practical Application for Geospatial Data Acquisition and Mapping



Announcer
Janet Ubeshi AGAJI
Secretary YSN FCT

*YSN FCT MODERN SURVEYING TRAINING - DAY 1 UPDATE*📍

The Young Surveyors Network, FCT Chapter is currently hosting a practical training session on Modern Surveying Techniques at the University of Abuja.

Today's session is bringing together members for hands-on experience with modern surveying equipment and field procedures.

Participants are actively engaging with industry-standard tools under expert guidance.

This training is aimed at bridging the gap between theory and practice, and building capacity for the next generation of surveyors in the FCT.

Stay tuned for more updates!


✍️Media team

🌍 Educational Article | Young Surveyors Network FCT – Education Committee

📍 Today’s Topic: The Evolution of Hydrographic Surveying: From Lead Lines to Autonomous Survey Vessels

Hydrographic surveying has evolved from simple lead lines to highly advanced autonomous survey vessels, transforming the way underwater environments are mapped and monitored.

🌊 Modern technologies such as multibeam echo sounders, GNSS, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), artificial intelligence (AI), advanced sonar systems, and uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) have significantly improved the accuracy, efficiency, and safety of hydrographic surveys, supporting navigation, offshore development, environmental monitoring, and coastal management.

🇳🇬 For Nigeria, investing in modern hydrographic surveying is essential for enhancing maritime safety, supporting coastal and offshore infrastructure, protecting marine resources, strengthening national security, and unlocking the full potential of the blue economy.

💡 www.youngsurveyorsnetwork

🌍 Educational Tuesday | Young Surveyors Network FCT – Education Committee
January Focus: *ESRI Solutions for Young Surveyors (YSN)*
Today’s Topic: *ArcGIS Dashboards for Visualization and Reporting*

Modern Surveying goes beyond data collection; it requires the ability to visualize, monitor, and communicate information clearly. ArcGIS Dashboards is an Esri solution that enables Surveyors to transform field and GIS data into interactive visual displays for real-time monitoring and effective reporting.

👉 For more insights, visit our website or read the full article: www.youngsurveyorsnetworkfct.ng

On behalf of Our Chair YSN FCT, *Surv. UDEAGBALA Onyinyechukwu Ruth, _MNIS_,* the esteemed Executives and the entire members, we extend our voices to say 🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂

🎉🎂 Happy birthday *Surv. YAKUBU, NAJIMU.A., _FNIS_,* From Young Surveyors Network (YSN) FCT on the occasion of your Birthday.

May your day be enriched with love and an abundance of joyous moments. May you find solace in the things that bring you contentment and satisfaction.

*Let's raise a toast to our well-deserved Chairman’s special day of happiness and celebration!*

Best Regards,
YSNFCT