By ABAH SUNDAY, Abuja
The Office of the Surveyor General of the Federation (OSGoF) Nigeria has organised a 3-day hands-on training session on Continuously Operating Reference Stations (CORS) software for directors in the office.
The training aims to enhance their proficiency in utilising the (CORS) software, a critical tool in their technical repertoire.
CORS a GPS (Global Positioning System) station that provides positioning data for surveying and other uses. It has a GPS receiver, an antenna, a data logger, and a communication device, and can operate continuously or periodically.
Inaugurating the training session in Abuja, Surveyor General of the Federation, SGoF, Surv. Abuduganiyu Adeyemi Adebomehin urged the participating directors to approach the training with utmost dedication and encouraged them to provide constructive feedback to the instructors regarding their experience with the CORS software.
He emphasised the significance of CORS while highlighting its role in predicting weather patterns and as an essential technical skill integral to their professional responsibilities.
The training underscores the commitment of the Surveyor-General and his team to continually invest in the professional development of the organization’s leadership, ensuring they stay at the forefront of technological advancements in their field, said a statement signed by the head, Press and Public Relations, OSGoF, and made available to newsmen on Monday.