NISGS Unilag
Nigerian Institution of Surveying and Geoinformatics Students
Year Established
1973
Historic foundation
Active Membership
380+ Active Students
Active student engineers
Current President
Idowu Habeeb
2026/2027 Session
Institutional Scope
NISGS UNILAG
Faculty of Engineering
About NISGS Unilag
Formed in 1973, this department manages the critical science of spatial data, rapidly evolving from conventional surveying into advanced Geomatics Engineering. The curriculum is highly digitized, covering GIS, drone mapping, remote sensing, and hydrography. In a massive historical milestone, 2025 saw the first-ever graduates of UNILAG's Surveying department inducted as Graduate Members of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE).
The Nigerian Institution of Surveying and Geoinformatics Students (NISGS) UNILAG Chapter is a fiercely competitive and career-focused organization. Its absolute flagship event is Survey Sphere, a multi-day knowledge marathon. Survey Sphere 4.0 (2026) provided hands-on training with DGPS, Total Stations, and ArcGIS, culminating in the maiden Geospatial Innovation Competition (GIC 1.0), which awarded N500,000 to the top student innovators. NISGS is academically lethal; in 2025, a UNILAG team won the World Hydrography Day research competition. Recent stars like Adewuyi Sheriff graduated with a 4.74 CGPA, winning Most Innovative Final Year Student and securing his place at the forefront of global spatial technology.
Flagship Programs & Events
Key conferences, hackathons, and activities organized by NISGS
Survey Sphere Marathon
Multi-day knowledge marathon delivering hands-on training in DGPS, Total Stations, and ArcGIS.
Geospatial Innovation Competition (GIC)
Flagship competition offering ₦500,000+ prizes for innovative spatial and location intelligence projects.
World Hydrography Day Showcase
Annual research exhibition where UNILAG bathymetric and maritime mapping teams compete nationally.
Core Disciplines & Focus Areas
Interested in collaborating with NISGS?
Reach out to the executive committee or explore opportunities across the 10 departments and 6 sub-bodies of the University of Lagos Engineering Society.