The Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA) was founded on the 1st of April 1960.
[4] The NIA is a member organisation of professional Architects, with the objective of promoting the practice of the profession of Architecture in Nigeria.
[5][4] 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 be called to arbitrate in cases of dispute or liability.
The NIA was conceived by three Nigerian architects and founded on 1 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.