WELCOME ADDRESS BY THE PRESIDENT, SOCIETY OF GEOPHYSICISTS AND COMPUTATIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS (SGCG)

    Geophysics plays a major role in harnessing of natural resources in the subsurface. From the surface of the earth, we can see what is in the subsurface of the earth and this is very key in the success of exploration and production business in the development of the society. One way to foster professional networking, collaboration and share knowledge and ideas for progress and development is by putting forth a formidable professional body which makes synergistic, collaborative and partnership efforts effective.

    The Society of Geophysicists and Computational Geoscientists (SGCG) that brings vibrancy, rewarding adventure and professional fulfilment to the global platform and for the benefit of individual professionals, the community and the world as large. We are entwined practitioners of Geophysics, Physics, Geology, Computer Science, Geospatial analysis, Mathematics, Statistics, Geodetic Science, Geoinformatics, etc, preferring innovative solutions to geoscientific problems.

    We intend having presence and impacts all over Nigeria, West Africa and beyond; guiding our young, aspiring professionals in schools; organizing state-of-the-art international conferences and exhibitions; publishing reputable research outcomes via our journal types/domains for dissemination of the acquired knowledge and technology.

    We seek to enhance support for the geophysical community, support for science and technological innovations and expect more resources to be discovered in the Nigerian reserves, and globally, including the oil and gas, solid minerals, sustainable energy resources, etc, which will help in diversifying the economy and guaranteeing robust economy.

    We intend to support scholars/students from diverse background for them to seek and maintain careers in the geophysical sciences and the allied disciplines; we seek to mentor students in the tertiary institutions and offer scholarship where necessary.

    I therefore you all as individuals, corporate bodies, government agencies, etc, to join us in this effort to make the profession a worthwhile adventure for everyone and to make the world a global haven of prosperity and abundance.