The Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA) is a professional body for architects primarily in Nigeria.
History The idea for the formation of an independent professional architect's organization in Nigeria was first conceived and motivated by three architects. In 1958, an 8-member study group was formed to carry out detailed planning for the establishment of the Institute which ultimately culminated in inauguration of the Institute. The Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA) was founded on the 1st of April 1960.
Structure The NIA is a member organisation of professional Architects, with the objective of promoting the practice of the profession of Architecture in Nigeria. It has approximately 6000 full members, associates, graduates and student members in 32 State Chapters. Accessed 2012 - 01 -25 It is a member of the International Union of Architects and a founding member of both the Commonwealth Association of Architects and the Africa Union of Architects. It is a non-governmental organization, but performs some statutory functions on behalf of the Architects Registration Council of Nigeria, and cooperates with governmental and non-governmental agencies and institutions. The NIA conducts examinations with the Architects Registration Council of Nigeria, and may be called to arbitrate in cases of dispute or liability.
Background The NIA was conceived by three Nigerian architects and founded on 1 April 1960, as an association of independent professional architects with the aims and objectives of fostering friendship amongst members, cater for their welfare and establish mutual support and cooperation amongst them. The NIA had 13 members initially, which had now grown to about 6000 in 5 classes of membership including Fellows, Full members, Associates, Graduates and Students members, in 31 Chapters.About Us , Nigerian Institute of Architects. Retrieved 30 September 2018.
The Nigerian Institute of Architects is a member of the International Union of Architects (UIA), a founding member of both the Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA) and the Africa Union of Architects (AUA).
List of Presidents The NIA presidents from 1960 to date.
Serial Number Name Period 1st Arc. Michael Olutusen Onafowokan fnia, ppnia 1960–1967 2nd Arc. Dr. Alex Ifeanyichukwu Ekwueme fnia, ppnia 1967–1968 3rd Arc. Augustine Akhuemokhan Egbor fnia, ppnia 1968–1970 4th Arc. Oluwole Olusegun Olumuyiwa fnia, ppnia 1970–1972 5th Arc. John Seyton Kofi Macgregor fnia, ppnia 1972–1973 6th Arc. Babatunde Sobowale fnia, ppnia 1973–1975 7th Arc. Vivian Uku fnia, ppnia 1975–1977 8th Arc. Dan Edo Awani fnia, ppnia 1977–1981 9th Arc. Akin Craig fnia, ppnia 1981–1983 10th Arc. Olufemi Majekodunmi fnia, ppnia 1983–1885 11th Arc. Dr. Oba Olawale Adisa Odeyele fnia, ppnia 1985–1987 12th Arc. Olayiwola Osuolale Balogun fnia, ppnia 1987-1989 13th Arc. Frank Nwobuora Mbanefo fnia, ppnia 1989-1991 14th Arc. Gabriel Yakubu Aduku fnia, ppnia 1991-1993 15th Arc. Ovo Charles Majoroh fnia, ppnia 1993-1995 16th Arc. Dele Oguneye fnia, ppnia 1995-1997 17th Arc. Obong Victor Bassey Attah fnia, ppnia 1997-1999 18th Arc. Chima Chijioke fnia, ppnia 1999-2001 19th Arc. Mrs. Olubukunola Atinuke Ejiwunmi fnia, ppnia 2001-2003 20th Arc. Mohammed Jimoh Faworaja fnia, ppnia 2003-2005 21st Arc. Umaru Aliyu fnia, ppnia 2005-2006 22nd Arc. Eric Chukwuka fnia, ppnia 2007-2009 23rd Arc. Olatunji Olumide Bolu fnia, ppnia 2009-2011 24th Arc. Ibrahim Abdullahi Haruna fnia, ppnia 2011-2013 25th Arc. Waheed Niyi Brimmo fnia, ppnia 2013-2015 26th Arc. Tonye Oliver Braide fnia, ppnia 2015-2017 27th Arc. Festus Adibe Njoku fnia, ppnia 2017-2019 28th Arc. Sonny Sylva Togo Echono fnia, ppnia 2019-2021 29th Arc. Enyi Ben-Eboh fnia, ppnia 2021-2023 30th Arc. Mrs. Mobolaji Adeniyi fnia, ppnia 2023-2025 31st Arc. Sani I. Saulawa fnia, pnia 2025.
See also Architects Registration Council of Nigeria
References
External links Nigerian Institute of Architects