009olljj5225355109193467347 Architecture enthusiasts, professionals, and students gathered at the Conference Hall of the School of Agricultural Studies, LASUSTECH, Ikorodu, for the Biennial General Meeting (BGM) hosted by the Nigerian Institute of Architects Lagos State Chapter Ikorodu Branch.
The theme, "Cities, Communities, and Homes: The Making of a Livable Urban Spaces," set the stage for discussions on urban planning and architectural awareness.
The event, attended by students from LASUSTECH and Caleb University, featured a changing of the guard as new leadership was elected for the next two years.
Outgoing branch chairman, Arc. Victor Achime FNIA, emphasized the importance of cautious building practices in the face of Ikorodu's increasing population, urging government intervention through a master plan.
Vice Chairman (and incoming chairman) Arc. Gbolahan Olatunbosun Kukoyi MNIA highlighted the BGM's role in assessing road usability and evaluating leadership accomplishments.
He commended the institute's impact on architectural education at Caleb University and LASUSTECH.
Keynote speaker Prof Oluwole Alagbe FNIA, addressed the need for livable communities, emphasizing the prevention of overpopulation-related casualties. He presented a slide to guide guests on achieving this balance.
Lagos State Chairman, Arc. David Majekodunmi FNIA, congratulated the newly elected leadership, urging them to continue promoting the architectural sector.
He praised the outgoing chairman's leadership qualities and called for emulation by the incoming administration.
International associate of the American Institute of Architects, Arc. Abimbola Ajayi FNIA highlighted the program's role in learning about cities, communities, homes, and accessibility.
Arc. Abimbola, past chairman of NIALSC and past HGS NIA, encouraged the new leadership to build on past success and position the Ikorodu branch as a figurehead in Nigeria's architectural landscape.
The late Pa Michael Olotusen Onofowokan, a precursor in Nigerian architecture, hailing from Ikorodu, was remembered as a source of inspiration for the branch's aspirations.
The BGM concluded with the leadership pledging their commitment to continue advancing architectural excellence and promoting livable urban spaces.
In attendance were the newly inducted fellows from the branch: Prof. Samuel Adedeji Daramola FNIA; Prof. Oladipo Dare-Abel, represented by Arc Olufunmilola Adenubi, Lagos State executive members, including the Vice Chair of the Chapter, Arc Abiodun Fatuyi, Arc Ebenezer Odeyale and Arc Charles Maduka, and also Dr Anthony Folahan Adenaike, the HoD of the Department of Architecture at LASUSTECH.

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victor achime7E28939389227865372741. The Nigerian Institute of Architects, Ikorodu Branch (NIALSCIKD) was created by Lagos State Chapter on May 10, 2019, during one of its annual programmes tagged, Lagos Architects Forum, (LAF 10.0). It was borne out of the desire to reach out to Architects who live and work in the localities within Lagos State not so close to the regular and constitutional place of meetings. Before the creation of the Branch, Architects in Ikorodu town and its environs have been demanding a Branch status as enshrined in it's constitution; Article 9, Section 1-3 (Branches of a State Chapter). "Branches may be formed in the State where there exist in a locality a minimum of ten (10) Architects, such Branches shall be part and parcel of the State Chapter". Having fulfilled the requirement, Ikorodu Branch applied to the National body through the State Chapter for the status, and the application was approved. It is the first of its kind in the history of the Institute in the country as Membership of the branch (of all categories of membership) is about 60 today. The pioneer Executives of the Branch are Chairman, Arc. Victor Uchenna Achime, Vice Chairman, Arc. Gbolahan Kukoyi, Secretary, Arc. Abiola Onibon-oje, Treasurer, Arc. A.O Bolarinde, Financial Secretary, Arc. Olusola Amusan, P.R.O, Arc. Oladele Onafowokan, Liaison officer, Arc. Tayo Oladipupo.

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4884i4i4j4j2441990785031222139 The 3rd annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Nigerian Institute of Architects Ikorodu Branch (Lagos State) took place at the College of Agriculture hall, Lagos state university of science and technology (LASUSTECH) in Ikorodu on the 17th of November 2022.
Coalescing experts across the meadow of Architecture, the program theme, promoting health in buildings and cities, targeted Ikorodu, 12th largest city in Nigeria as it case study.
Playing host to scholars from both LASUSTECH and Caleb university revolving in the field, the meeting was built to attain excellence in creative management of the physical environment by mobilising informed membership for quality services.
In his opening remarks, Arc. Victor Uchenna, NIALSC Ikorodu Branch Chairman, stated that the constant migration of people into Ikorodu due to its stable geography, peaceful environment and people putting pressure on the city.
Expressing that Architects, more than ever before should partner with other Professionals to control the massive ongoing construction projects, and save the city from possible disasters of building collapses, slum growths, urban sprawls and squatter payments that can transpire when cities are expanded without the inputs of trained professionals.
Recounting that the branch 2nd AGM in 2021 was aimed at implementing her election, Arc. Victor explained that the outcome returned most of the executives and added more hands to the executive committee, enabling the outlet to fulfil its objective task of shaping the first Branch created by Lagos State Chapter of the Institute.
He continued, "The Branch achieved her goals in most of the programmes and activities set out for the year under review. These include; Founders' day/Memorial Lecture on the posthumous birthday of one the founders of NIA, ARC Pa Michael Olutusen Onafowokan (OON), held on 1st April 2022".
According to Arc. Victor, the program enticed the NIA President and National Excos, Chapter Chairman and Excos and several other Old members of the Institute.
"Dignitaries across Ikorodu were represented including Senator Tokunbo Abiru, representing Lagos East Senatorial district and Royal fathers of Ikorodu, plus members of allied professions".
"During Arc. Enyi Ben-Ebo, President of the Institute keynote speech, he declared that the Founders Day Celebration which is the brainchild of Ikorodu Branch will now become a national project and accompany with first publication of a Compendium of Historic and Iconic Buildings in Ikorodu" Arc. Victor concluded.
Minutes of the first biennial general meeting of the Nigerian institute of architects, Ikorodu branch which was held on the 16th of December 2021 was read by Arc. Onibon-Oje Abiola (Ikorodu branch secretary), while financial reports of the institute were delivered by Arc. Ezekiel Odebiyi (Ikorodu branch treasurer) respectively.
Professor Adedeji Daramola, Professor of Architecture and Pioneer Rector, Redeemer’s College of Technology and Management, in his lecture, explained that sustainable development goals are the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all, because they address the global challenges faced by people, including those related to poverty.
Professor of Architecture and Pioneer Rector, Redeemer’s College of Technology and Management, in his lecture, explained that sustainable development goals are the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all, because they address the global challenges faced by people, including those related to poverty.
According to him, Every person, in every city, deserves to live the healthiest possible life because if the people in a city are healthy, then the city is healthy.
Professor Daramola, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Caleb University, Imota, asserted that mobility should not only be a matter of developing transport infrastructure and services. It has to be placed in a systemic context including city planning as a whole, to overcome the social, economic, political, and physical constraints of movement.
"The term 'sick building syndrome (SBS) is used to describe situations in which building occupants experience acute health and comfort effects that appear to be linked to time spent in a building, but no specific illness or cause can be identified" He added.
Other pioneer Executives of the Branch in attendance include; the Vice Chairman, Arc. Gbolahan Kukoyi, Secretary, Arc. Abiola Onibon-Oje, Treasurer, Arc. A.O Bolarinde, Financial Secretary, Arc. Olusola Amusan, P.R.O., Arc. Oladele Onafowokan and Liaison officer Arc. Tayo Oladipupo.
Prof. Oluwole Alagbe, Prof Dare Abel, Lecturers from caleb university, Arc. Opeyemi Asadi and Arc. Odeniran Gbenga was also in attendance.
NIALSC Ikorodu branch was founded on May 10, 2019, due to the desire to reach out to Architects who live and work in the localities within Lagos State not so close to the regular and constitutional place of meetings.
It was anchored by Arc. Olusegun Mayor Olabiyitan and Arc. Sumbo Ademakinwa.

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73u3h3b3b7E28535736931237334249. The Nigerian institute of architect, Ikorodu branch made another history when its first meeting outer secretariat was hosted by Caleb university. This took place on the 14th of June 2022, presided over by the branch chairman, Arc. Victor Achme. In attendance was the deputy vice chancellor of the university, Prof. Daramola, and other elevated senior lecturers such as Dr. Oladipo Dare-Abel, Arc. Ademakinwa and Prof. Oluwole Alagbe. The branch and its members was equally represented through the vice chairman of the branch, Arc. kukoyi, secretary, Arc. Onibonje, past treasurer, Arc. Bolarinwa, the pro, Arc. Onafowokan, finance secretary, Arc. Ahmed, past liaison officer, Arc Tayo, Arc. Mayor, Arc. Chuks and Arc. Omoniyi. The meeting was aimed to continue the process of awareness on the need to have buildings in ikorodu well exemplified, conoting that "Every building needs an Architect".
In the quest of achieving this great feat, the branch in collaboration with the University met to share more idea in promoting the profession, ways to incorporate standard of buildings in Ikorodu and living conditions. The meeting also featured purechem manufacturing limited, which showcased construction products that help improve building standards both pre and post-construction.

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screenshot 20220405 2120508158626446385632950 Architecture is the art and technique of designing and building, as distinguished from the skills associated with construction. The practise of architecture is employed to fulfil both practical and expressive requirements, and accordingly, it serves both utilitarian and aesthetic ends.
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Post NIA founders day/memorial lecture of Late Arc. Michael Olutusen Onafowokan held on the 1st of April 2022 at Ikorodu Ultra-modern town hall, Ikorodu News Network (INN) ascertained some key architecture schematics to some of the most symbolic edifices in Ikorodu division. Made accessible via the program guide, the Nigerian Institute of Architects unveiled blueprints of unique structures which are still standing to date after project execution. Below are some of the pictorial masterpieces as displayed in the program guide, exhibiting the value and longevity of architectural works.

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