The NIA is made up of Professional Architects, established in April, 1960 with the main objective of promoting the practice of the profession of Architecture.

From an initial membership of 13 at inception, the Institute’s membership currently stands at over 4,500 as at the last general assembly in November, 2006. The membership covers various classes spanning Student membership through Graduate, Associate, Full and Honorary membership to Fellows of the Institute.

The Institute functions through a main organ, the Executive Council, which comprises of Honorary Officers, elected at Bi-annual General Meetings as well as Co-opted and Appointed members.

The Council is chaired by the President, who also takes the chair at all General Assembly Meetings.

The current President / Chairman-in-Council is:
Arc E. C. Chukwuka