The Federal Government now Requests GPS Coordinates for Projects of ₦150M and Above, In line with the 2025 Budget Call Circular issued by the Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning, all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) must now submit Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates for every capital project valued at ₦150 million and above. The aim? To eliminate ghost projects, ensure proper site verification, and increase transparency in public spending. For anyone involved in public infrastructure, especially contractors. This directive changes the game completely.
Why the FG GPS Requirement Was Introduced
For decades, Nigeria has suffered from incomplete or duplicated projects, many of which exist only on paper. With billions allocated yearly, yet with little to show, the FG introduced this GPS mandate to bring traceability and accountability into the heart of national development. Every road, school, hospital, or bridge listed in the national budget must now have a verifiable location using GPS. This makes it easier for:
Independent monitors to inspect.
- Citizens to verify
- The government to audit
- Funding agencies to track delivery
What This Means for Surveyors, Contractors, and MDAs
Without accurate location data, a project proposal may be delayed or rejected.
That’s why:
- Contractors must now engage qualified surveyors
- MDAs must ensure submissions include precise coordinates
- Surveyors must use GNSS equipment that meets accuracy standards At OTIC Geosystems, we’ve anticipated this shift. That’s why we offer:
- CORS enabled GNSS receivers (like the SinoGNSS N3, T30 Palm RTK, and more) and other GPS
- Technical support for coordinate collection and data formatting
- On demand field services for teams that need fast GPS data capture
Why This Mandate Matters for Nigeria’s Future
This policy is a major win for Nigeria. GPS tagged projects:
- Reduce fraud and duplication
- Ensure fair project distribution
- Enable digital tracking of government infrastructure
- Support better budgeting decisions in the future "The Federal Government now Requests GPS Coordinates for Projects of ₦150M and Above" this means Nigeria is moving towards a location aware governance structure, and this directive is a foundational block. To collect accurate GPS coordinates for your capital project, you need a reliable GPS receiver.
These devices are essential for capturing the exact location data now required by the Federal Government for all capital projects worth ₦150 million and above. Want to see the various types of GPS receivers and their accuracy levels?
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