The Nigerian Institute of Architects
The Policy Making Body for Architects In Nigeria
Welcome to The Nigerian Institute of Architects
Where We Build Your Visions
The Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA) was founded on the 1st of 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 idea for the formation of an independent professional architect’s organization in Nigeria was first conceived and motivated by three Nigerian architects while still pursuing their training in England in the early fifties.
In 1958, an 8-member study group was formed to carry out the detailed planning for the establishment of the Institute which ultimately culminated in inauguration of the Institute.
From a modest 13 members at inauguration, the Institute has experienced a phenomenal growth in its membership, activities, stature and influence both at national and international levels. Total membership today stands at about 12000 in 5 classes of membership including Fellows, Full members, Associates, Graduates _ Students members spread across 31 Chapters and the Federal Capital Territory.
Arc. Enyi Ben-Eboh, fnia, pnia
NIA President
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Arc. Chike Chamberlain Ibeanu , fnia
Honorary General Secretary
Our Core Value
We remain true to the same principles on which Nigerian Institute of Architects (N.I.A) was founded since 1960: producing members that create superior designs, shaping our world and, putting safety first, to creating opportunities for our people.
OUR VISION
To attain excellence in the creative management of the physical environment
OUR MISSION
To mobilize informed membership for quality services
Leadership Team
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- UIA Newsletter – 17 March 2022 - UIA INTERNATIONAL FORUM 2022: EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION Registration is now available for the UIA 2022 International Forum ‘Affordable Housing Activation: Removing Barriers’ to be held in Madrid, Spain from 18 to 20 May 2022.Until 21 March, full access to the Forum platform and tools and to the face-to-face event in Madrid is available for an early bird fee of 100€. After 21 March, …
- Launch: National Round, Golden Cubes Awards, 5th Ed. - UIA PRIZES8 MARCH 2022 2023 UIA GOLDEN CUBES AWARDS: NATIONAL CALL FOR PROJECTS The UIA Work Programme Architecture & Children launched the National Phase of the 5th edition of the Golden Cubes Awards with a webinar on 25 February. The triennial Awards “honor those who help children and young people to understand architecture.” Attributed in four categories – Institutions, Schools, Written Media and Audio Visual Media– entrants are invited to describe …
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- UIA 1st Quarterly Report for 2022 - See online version22 February 2022UIA 1st Quarterly Report for 2022In its continued efforts to unite, influence and advance the architectural profession, the UIA has committed to sending quarterly reports to its Member Sections in order to strengthen the Union’s relationship with them, create greater awareness on the activities of the Council and increase the transparency …
- INTERNATIONAL ACCESSIBILITY SYMBOL DESIGN COMPETITION - Online Version UIA COMPETITIONS18 JANUARY 2022 INTERNATIONAL ACCESSIBILITY SYMBOL DESIGN COMPETITION INTERNATIONAL ACCESSIBILITY SYMBOL DESIGN COMPETITION The International Union of Architects (UIA) and Rehabilitation International (RI) are jointly inviting submissions for a twenty-first century symbol of accessibility to represent their core values of rights and inclusion, independence, physical and virtual accessibility for all, including people with disabilities.The challenge is therefore to …
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- HRH The Prince of Wales calls for collective action on sustainable urbanisation in the Commonwealth -
- REQUEST FOR UPDATE OF YOUR MEMBERSHIP DETAILS - Distinguished Colleague, The above subject matter refers. The Institute in a bid to have a robust database on its Continuous Professional Development platform, wish to request all members to kindly visit the links below for the following: 1. To update your membership details: https://www.nia.ng/profile-update 2. To register and participate fully on the CPD portal: https://www.nia.ng/cpd While looking …
- Logo Competition: 2022 Year of Design for Health - UIA COMPETITION27 SEPTEMBER 2021 LOGO COMPETITION 2022 UIA YEAR OF DESIGN FOR HEALTH In July 2021, the UIA General Assembly declared 2022 the “UIA Year of Design for Health“. This commitment urges all UIA Member Sections to encourage architects and their clients to use evidence-based design to promote health in buildings and cities. The UIA …
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- Erratum: Jury Composition, International Ideas Competition in Larissa, Greece - UIA COMPETITIONS20 SEPTEMBER 2021 INTERNATIONAL IDEAS COMPETITION THE DESIGN OF THE SURROUNDING AREA OF THE ANCIENT THEATRE A’ IN LARISSA, GREECE The Municipality of Larissa in Greece has launched an International Open Ideas Competition for the Design of the Surrounding Area of the Ancient Theatre A’ of Larissa. Participation is open to architects, or multidisciplinary teams …
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- UIA-HYP Cup 2021 - Online version UIA COMPETITIONS10 SEPTEMBER 2021 2021 UIA-HYP CUP INTERNATIONAL STUDENT COMPETITION LAUNCHED The UIA-HYP Cup, today in its 9th edition, is the only student architecture competition in mainland China. The UIA has endorsed the competition since its conception in 2012. The subject of the competition, organised annually by the School of Architecture at Tianjin University …
- UIA Newsletter – 9 September 2021 - Created by the UIA in 1985, World Architecture Day is celebrated on the first Monday of October in parallel with UN World Habitat Day. By choosing the theme “Clean environment for a healthy world”, the UIA hopes to contribute to the global conversation on the 2030 development agenda by focusing on three key areas: housing, public spaces and their relation to climate change.The UIA encourages all …