Nigeria Joins Nations with Globally Recognised Cartography Training Programme
Kayode Alfred
Nigeria has boldly stepped into a new era of maritime relevance following the international certification of its first nautical cartography programme by the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO), a landmark recognition that signals the nation’s rising influence within the global hydrographic community.
The historic achievement, announced after the 49th meeting of the International Board on Standards of Competence for Hydrographic Surveyors and Nautical Cartographers (IBSC), marks a defining moment for Nigeria’s maritime education and technical capacity development, firmly positioning the country among a select league of nations with internationally accredited expertise in hydrography and nautical cartography.
Nigeria has taken a defining step onto the global maritime stage following the international certification of its first nautical cartography programme by the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO), a landmark achievement widely regarded as a breakthrough for the nation’s hydrographic and maritime education sector.
