By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S.
The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Country Planning is leading capacity-building sessions for government surveyors and technical staff throughout Sierra Leone, focusing on the use of the Continuous Operating Reference Stations (CORS) network and modern surveying equipment.
The training, which began last week in Freetown, is part of a broader initiative under the Sierra Leone Land Administration Project (SLLAP), aimed at digitizing and professionalizing land administration systems nationwide.
The CORS Network is a high-precision satellite-based positioning system that enables surveyors to conduct faster and more accurate surveys, a crucial component for improving land registration, infrastructure planning, and boundary demarcation.
During the session, Tamba Dauda, Professional Head and Director of Surveys and Lands in the Ministry, described the training as a pivotal moment for the country’s land sector. He emphasized the Ministry’s commitment to equipping technical staff with modern tools and knowledge, aligning Sierra Leone’s land governance with international standards.
The training combines classroom lectures, live demonstrations, and intensive field exercises. Facilitators include both local experts from the Ministry and international geospatial consultants. Key topics covered include the operation of GNSS receivers and field data tools, Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) surveying methods, CORS network data interpretation and management, survey data integration into national systems, and equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
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