49 Architects from the 2023 Fellowship cycle took their Oaths of Membership and were admitted to the College of Fellows by the Nigerian Institute of Architects during a formal Investiture Ceremony held in Lagos on 5th October 2023. The event took place during a dinner to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the NIA Lagos State Chapter.
The Investiture formalities were performed by the President and The Honorary General Secretary of The Nigerian Institute of Architects, Arc Enyi Ben-Eboh FNIA and Arc. Ibeanu Chike Chamberlain FNIA with Arc. Mobolaji Adeniyi FNIA – 1st Vice President, Arc. Sani I. Saulawa FNIA – 2nd Vice President and Arc. Chioma Wogu – Ogbonna – 3rd Vice President simultaneously decorating the new Fellows at the Investiture.
Citations for the Investees were read out by Arc. Ibeanu Chike Chamberlain FNIA the Honorary General Secretary, Arc. Abiola Akinola MNIA 1st Assistant Secretary, Arc. Omoyemi Olayiwola MNIA, Arc. Abiodun Fatuyi MNIA, Arc. Moniba Odunlami MNIA, Arc. Jude Awonubi MNIA, Olubukola Rewane, Arc. Leke Nadi MNIA and Arc. Mojisola Cole MNIA.
Keynote Address was delivered by His Excellency, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, The Deputy Governor of Lagos State.
Arc. Osemwengie Anthony Aruede FNIA made a vote of thanks on behalf of the new Fellows.