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 Update
- BEIRUT LIVE FORUM: 12-14 MARCH 2021 - PRESS RELEASE5 MARCH 2021 LIVE FORUM: THE RECONSTRUCTION OF BEIRUT’S NEIGHBOURHOODS The Order of Engineers and Architects of Beirut is organising a live digital forum on Friday 12 to Sunday 14 March on the crucial issues following the explostion that took place on 4 August 2020 in Beirut, Lebanon. With the support of the French government, UNESCO-LiBeirut and the UIA, the forum will …
- UIA Congress and General Assembly RIO 2021 -
- Architectural competition for European Film Center CAMERIMAGE building in Poland announced - Greetings from the Commonwealth Association of Architects!On Sunday, February 28 2021, the European Film Center CAMERIMAGE (ECFC) and the Association of Polish Architects (SARP) announced an international competition for the architectural concept of the European Film Center CAMERIMAGE building in Toruń. Please find the details in the email below. —— PRESS INFO ——- The construction of …
- [Intsponsoricsa2022] ICSA2022_Abstract Deadline Extension (15 March 2021!) - Dear Colleagues The success of the 5th International Conference on Structures and Architecture (ICSA2022) to be held in Aalborg, Denmark, 6-8 July 2022 (www.icsa2022.com) is already granted by the quality and number of abstracts submitted so far (over 260!). We are sincerely grateful to all authors who have already submitted their abstracts. Nevertheless, due to the significant number of requests about the possibility …
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- Award 2021 - Dear colleagues! We are proud to announce that on January 29, 2021, the Union of Architects of Azerbaijan launched the Fifth Edition of the Baku International Architecture Award which is supported by the International Union of Architects. As you know, the Award is held every two years by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan and …
- MEMBERS ADMITTED AT THE COUNCIL MEETING HELD VIA ZOOM ON THURSDAY 18TH FEBRUARY 2021. - LIST OF FULL MEMBERS ADMITTED AT THE COUNCIL MEETING HELD VIA ZOOM ON THURSDAY 18TH FEBRUARY 2021. 1 TEMITOPE ABEL ILUPEJU 2 ADEDAPO ADELEKE ADEYEMO 3 CHRISTOPHER ABAH OJILE 4 UBUKOWHO PATRICK WILLIAMS 5 RUKEVWE RAPHAEL ONIOVOKUKOR 6 AKINTUNDE KUNLE ADEOYE 7 ADEMOLA JOSEPH ALOWOLODU 8 FLORENCE OLANREWAJU ERIBAKE 9 OKENNA CHIOMA NWACHUKWU 10 OLANIYI …
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- UIA Award for Innovation in Architectural Education - UIA PRIZES15 FEBRUARY 2021 “Capitalizing on sub-zero temperatures for almost six months in Longyearbyen, this project tests the stretching and freezing of textiles to create semi-permanent structures”: from Architectural Education Through On-Site Collaboration – Architecture and Extreme Environments at the Royal Danish Academy, School of Architecture. RESULTS ANNOUNCED:THE UIA INNOVATION IN ARCHITECTURAL EDUCATION AWARD The UIA is …
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- Special Edition Rio - PRESS RELEASE12 FEBRUARY 2021 UIA2021RIO: New Hybrid Format Ensures Global Reach & Access This year’s UIA2021RIO World Congress of Architects— the planet’s largest international gathering of architects—will combine virtual sessions with live, on-site events. Given the varied and ever-changing travel restrictions across the world, Congress participants who cannot be in Rio de Janeiro will now be able to …
- Baku International Architecture Prize, 5th Edition - UIA PRIZES 8 FEBRUARY 2021 Heydar Aliyev mosque in Baku, Azerbaijan THE 5TH EDITION OF THE BAKU INTERNATIONAL ARCHITECTURE PRIZE The Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Union of Architects of Azerbaijan (UAA) have launched the fifth edition of the Baku International Architecture Award, an open, biennial award with the support of the UIA. This biennial award, open to …
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- Award 2021 - Dear colleagues! We are proud to announce that on January 29, 2021, the Union of Architects of Azerbaijan launched the Fifth Edition of the Baku International Architecture Award which is supported by the International Union of Architects. As you know, the Award is held every two years by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan and …