The Nigerian Institution of Surveyors, Lagos State Branch, has urged the Lagos State Government to deploy geospatial intelligence in mapping waste generation, storage facilities, illegal dumpsites and collection routes to improve waste management and reduce environmental pollution. The institution said the use of geographic information systems, satellite imagery, drones and Global Positioning System technology would help the state identify waste hotspots, locate underserved communities and improve the planning of collection and disposal services. It made the recommendations in a communiqué issued at the end of its two-day Mandatory Continuing Professional Development programme held on October 21 and 22 at the … Continue reading Surveyors urge Lagos to deploy geospatial data to tackle waste crisis