The Nigerian Institute of
Architects recognises and acknowledges the need for
capacity building of Architects by virtue of their
important role in shaping the three-dimensional
environment for people, and by extension, for the
Nation, through planning, design, development,
maintenance and the provision of suitable shelter for
all facets of daily life (i.e. Homes, Schools, Offices,
Religious Centres, Institutions, Industries,
Recreational Facilities, Hospitality, etc.). Thus, the
Structural Plan for a Continuing Professional
Development Programme (CPDP) was developed by the
Building Research and Standards Committee (BRSC) of the
Institute to realise the objectives of ensuring the
planned process to acquire, update, improve and maintain
proficiency of the Nigerian Architect.
Consequently, the
Executive Council of the Nigerian Institute of
Architects, at its Meeting of 20th October 2008,
approved the Continuing Professional Development
Programme Structure (CPDP-S) and directed its immediate
and full implementation.
The Structure
affords individual capacity building, continuing
development of the Institute and voluntary contributions
to Community work. The set guidelines in the Structure
clearly show how points can be attained from the
Architect’s efforts and activities within the Built
Environment.
As from January
2009, it shall be mandatory for the Nigerian Architect
to score minimum CPDP points, in addition to other
requirements for the annual renewal of the Practice
License in Nigeria.
The progression
routes for earning points are clearly illustrated and a
very active and innovative Architect can also get
rewards for intelligent activities in self-development,
service to the Institute and contributions to the
Community. Organisers of such activities are termed
Programme Managers.
Accordingly, all
Architects are required to complete the CPDP Application
Form
(NIA/CPDP/001)
for mandatory participation, while prospective Programme
Managers shall also complete the CPDP Programme
Manager’s Form (NIA/CPDP/002). For more
information, please visit www.niarchitects.org/cpdp.
