OBA JAMES OBAFEMI SALIU HONOURED BY GEOINFORMATION SOCIETY OF NIGERIA (GEOSON) FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO GEOSPATIAL DEVELOPMENT
In recognition of his immense contributions to geospatial and information development in Ogun State, His Royal Majesty (HRM), Alayeluwa Oba James Obafemi Saliu, Kankanbina III, Arole Olipakala, Ologere of Ogere was honoured with a prestigious award by the Geoinformation Society of Nigeria (GEOSON)on Wednesday, 7th October, 2026.
The award ceremony, which attracted top professionals in Surveying, Geoinformatics, Town Planning and Land Administration from across the country, was held in recognition of Kabiyesi’s visionary leadership in deploying geospatial information for community development.
Presenting the award, the President of GEOSON described Oba James Obafemi Saliu as “A Royal Reformer who has shown that traditional institutions can embrace modern geospatial technology to fast-track development.”
Responding, Alayeluwa expressed profound gratitude to GEOSON, stating that the award would spur him to do more for the advancement of geoinformation in Ogun State and Nigeria as a whole.
Signed.
Otunba Adeolu Idowu.