Nigerian Institute of Architects

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The Nigerian Institute of Architects
The Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA)
AbbreviationThe NIA
Formation1960-04-01
Type Association
HeadquartersAbuja, Nigeria
President
Arc Sani I. Saulawa fnia, pnia
1st Vice President
Arc Chioma Wogu-Ogbonna fnia.
Immediate Past President
Arc Mobolaji Adeniyi Adeola fnia, ppnia.
Website www.nia.ng

The Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA) is a professional body for architects primarily in Nigeria. [1] [2] [3]

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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. [4]

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. [4] 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. [5] [4] 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. [6] [7]

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 NumberNamePeriod
1stArc. Michael Olutusen Onafowokan fnia, ppnia1960-1967
2ndArc. Dr. Alex Ifeanyichukwu Ekwueme fnia, ppnia1967-1968
3rdArc. Augustine Akhuemokhan Egbor fnia, ppnia1968-1970
4thArc. Oluwole Olusegun Olumuyiwa fnia, ppnia1970-1972
5thArc. John Seyton Kofi Macgregor fnia, ppnia1972-1973
6thArc. Babatunde Sobowale fnia, ppnia1973-1975
7thArc. Vivian Uku fnia, ppnia1975-1977
8thArc. Dan Edo Awani fnia, ppnia1977-1981
9thArc. Akin Craig fnia, ppnia1981-1983
10thArc. Olufemi Majekodunmi fnia, ppnia1983-1885
11thArc. Dr. Oba Olawale Adisa Odeyele fnia, ppnia1985-1987
12thArc. Olayiwola Osuolale Balogun fnia, ppnia1987-1989
13thArc. Frank Nwobuora Mbanefo fnia, ppnia1989-1991
14thArc. Gabriel Yakubu Aduku fnia, ppnia1991-1993
15thArc. Ovo Charles Majoroh fnia, ppnia1993-1995
16thArc. Dele Oguneye fnia, ppnia1995-1997
17thArc. Obong Victor Bassey Attah fnia, ppnia1997-1999
18thArc. Chima Chijioke fnia, ppnia1999-2001
19thArc. Mrs. Olubukunola Atinuke Ejiwunmi fnia, ppnia2001-2003
20thArc. Mohammed Jimoh Faworaja fnia, ppnia2003-2005
21stArc. Umaru Aliyu fnia, ppnia2005-2006
22ndArc. Eric Chukwuka fnia, ppnia2007-2009
23rdArc. Olatunji Olumide Bolu fnia, ppnia2009-2011
24thArc. Ibrahim Abdullahi Haruna fnia, ppnia2011-2013
25thArc. Waheed Niyi Brimmo fnia, ppnia2013-2015
26thArc. Tonye Oliver Braide fnia, ppnia2015-2017
27thArc. Festus Adibe Njoku fnia, ppnia2017-2019
28thArc. Sonny Sylva Togo Echono fnia, ppnia2019-2021
29thArc. Enyi Ben-Eboh fnia, ppnia2021-2023
30thArc. Mrs. Mobolaji Adeniyi fnia, ppnia2023-2025
31stArc. Sani I. Saulawa fnia, pnia2025

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See also

References

  1. ↑ "NIA, ARCON to collaborate on architect registration". Punch Newspapers. 2021-12-12. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
  2. ↑ "IKOYI BUILDING COLLAPSE: In 30 days, we should know what happened- Ezem, Nigeria Institute of Architects Fellow". Vanguard News. 2021-11-21. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
  3. ↑ "NIA raises the alarm over global warming". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2021-05-04. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
  4. 1 2 3 Archived 2013-01-08 at the Wayback Machine Accessed 2012 - 01 -25
  5. ↑ "NIA plans for Lagos urban development". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2021-04-26. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
  6. ↑ "NIA tasks members on ethics as new exco emerges in Lagos". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2020-11-16. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
  7. ↑ About Us Archived 2018-10-03 at the Wayback Machine , Nigerian Institute of Architects. Retrieved 30 September 2018.
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