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. S.T. Echono, fnia, pnia
NIA President
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Arc. Moradeke Okunrinboye, 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
Latest News
- 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 …
- UIA calls for solidarity in reconstruction efforts following earthquake in Haiti - COMMUNIQUÉ17 AUGUST 2021 UIA calls for solidarity in reconstruction efforts following earthquake in Haiti With at least 1,297 deaths, more than 30,000 families left homeless following the 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Haiti on 14 August, the International Union of Architects (UIA) joins and supports the efforts of our partner organisations that are helping with this tragedy …
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- Results of the Thessaloniki ConfEx Park Competition - See online version UIA COMPETITIONS6 AUGUST 2021 Results of the International Architectural Design Competition for the Thessaloniki ConfEx Park The jury for the UIA-endorsed International Architectural Design Competition for the Thessaloniki ConfEx Park unanimously selected the winning project following a three-day meeting in Thessaloniki held on 21-23 July. The team composed of Sauerbruch Hutton (Germany), Gustafson Porter …
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- News from the UIA - UIA – NewsletterView online A new Council for the UIA The UIA has successfully concluded its first virtual General Assembly and online elections. José-Luis Cortés (Mexico) has been elected President of the UIA for the 2021-2023 period. The new Council, composed of 4 members from each of the UIA’s 5 Regions and 9 Bureau members, held its …
- NOTIFICATION FOR THE AUGUST 2021 SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP / RE-EVALUATION OF SEPTEMBER 2016, MARCH 2017, AND SEPTEMBER 2017 NIA PPE - Applications are invited from candidates who fall under any of thecategories below and wish to participate in the AUGUST 2021Special Membership/Re-evaluation of Successful September2016, March 2017 and September 2017 Professional PracticeExaminations (PPE). Click here to Download the Form 1. SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP/NIA PROFESSIONAL PRACTICEEXAMINATIONS (AUGUST 2021) This Exercise is open to Candidates with the followingqualifications: (a) Re-evaluation …
- Building Better Data to Support Sustainable Urbanisation in the Commonwealth - Dear Member Organisations ,Greetings ! The Commonwealth Association of Architects, in collaboration with the International Growth Centre, Ordnance Survey and Nesta Challenges, is pleased to announce a series of three interlinked online events the aim of which will be to explore how we can ‘Build Better Data to Support Sustainable Urbanisation in the Commonwealth’. The …
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- LAGOS ARCHITECTS FORUM 2021 - See below link to the google drive containing photos of the event. https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1erRNCY2Ne7nZxgaN5buzvlX5Fu987iP6
- Built Environment Summit. - Dear Member Organisations,, Greetings from the Commonwealth Association of Architects!We are forwarding to you the invitation for the open call for research to be presented at the inaugural Built Environment Summit and to form an accompanying report, which will be presented to global leaders at the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26).The details are enclosed in the following email forwarded …