Nigerian Institute of Architects
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The Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA), established in 1960, is made up of professional Architects, with the objective of promoting the practice of the profession of Architecture in Nigeria
. By April 2005 it had over 4,000 members in 32 State Chapters. 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 called to arbitrate in cases of dispute on liability.
Nigeria
Nigeria , officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal constitutional republic comprising 36 states and its Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The country is located in West Africa and shares land borders with the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in...
. By April 2005 it had over 4,000 members in 32 State Chapters. 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 called to arbitrate in cases of dispute on liability.