The Center
The REGIONAL
CENTRE FOR TRAINING IN AEROSPACE SURVEYS (RECTAS) Located at the Obafemi Awolowo
University (O.A.U) Campus, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. was established in 1972 under the
auspices of the UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) with a mandate for Training,
Research, Consultancy and Advisory Services in Geoinformatics. The Centre is a joint
project of African countries, the participating countries at the moment are: Benin,
Burkina, Cameroon, Ghana, Mali, Niger, Nigeria and Senegal.
To provide theoretical and practical training in the field of geo-informatics, integrating photogrammetry, remote sensing , geographic information system, cartography and airborne geophysical surveys .
To conduct seminars, workshop and short term courses with a view to providing an opportunity for disseminating of information in the field of geo-informatics.
To promote studies and research in the field of geo-informatics.
To provide advisory and consultancy services upon request on geo-informatics matters, including instrument maintenance, to Governments of the member states of ECA, and to other survey and mapping organization in the region.
Director (As from 1 September 2000):
Dr. Olajide Kufoniyi kufoniyi@skannet.com.ng
Deputy Director (As from 1 January 2001):
Mr. Massaër Mbaye massaer@gannetcity.com
For furthe information please contact
The Director,
RECTAS, P.M.B 5545,
Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria.
TEL:234-36-230050;230225
E-mail:RECTAS@oauife.edu.ng, Fax:234-36-230481
