THE BOARD
M.J Faworaja Bsc (Arch), Msc (Arch), mcipmn, fselArb, fnia, ppnia,pparcon,ppapbn (Chairman)

Having completed his Bsc (Arch), Msc(Arch) degrees at the Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, in Nigeria (1976) and his National Service the following year in Enugu. He became a member of the Nigerian Institute of Architects in 1979 and a fellow in 1991. He was registered by Architect Registration Council of Nigeria in 1979.

He has been in practice for over 37 years and has been responsible for key projects initiations, design of high profile buildings, supervisions and project management. These range from simple residential building to large and complex others covering educational, research, health, commercial and industrial etc.

He is currently the Managing Director of Archcon Nigeria Ltd, a firm of architects, urban designers and project managers established in 1970.

Sani Ibrahim Khalil FNIA PhD

Headed the Development Control Department of Kano State Urban Planning and Development Authority and currently moved to the newly established Department of Architecture, Bayero University Kano.

Obtained both B.Sc and M.Sc in Architecture from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria in 1984 and 1986 respectively. After NYSC, Ibrahim, obtained Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM), Master in Business Administration (MBA), Advanced Diploma in Legal Studies (ADLS) From Bayero University, Kano in 1994, 1996 and 1997 respectively. Additionally, he obtained Diploma in Strategic Urban Economic Planning (2011) from Galilee International Management Institute, Israel and Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture from Ahmadu Bello University Zaria in 2013.

Ibrahim is a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Architects, a member of International Traditional Building, Architecture and Urbanisation(INTBAU) and International Association of American Institute of Architects.

In the last 27 years after graduation, he worked in the public sector with a stint in Ministry of Works, Housing and Transport, Kano State in 1987 and within the same year moved his services to Kano State Urban Development Board now referred to as Kano State Urban Planning and Development Authority. He moved his services to Bayero University Kano in the year 2015.

E.I.A Omokanye FNIA

Arc Omokanye, E I A graduated from University of Lagos with Masters in Environmental Design in 1983 having obtained his Bachelor of Environmental Studies from the same institution in 1981. He is a Fellow of Nigerian Institute of Architects and registered with Architects Registration Council of Nigeria.

After his National Service at Sokoto in August 1984, he settled in Ilorin where he got married in December 1984, now blessed with children.

He is the Principal Partner of Arcoplan Consultants, a registered firm of Architects and Environmental Designers. With the firm, he has carried out several projects across the length and breadth of Nigeria.

He has occupied various positions in the Nigerian Institute of Architects (N I A) at both State and national levels including being Chairman of Kwara State Chapter. He is a Council member of 12 years standing. He is a member of Board of Architectural Education and Admissions committee and has been involved in accreditation of, including being external examiner to faculties and schools of Environmental Studies of several Universities in Nigeria. He is currently serving his second term as the National Treasurer of the Institute (N I A).

He is a member of Governing Board of Archibuilt Development Services Limited (ADSL). He takes care of the Company's finances and he is the Chairman, Corporate Affairs and Strategy.

He is widely traveled and has attended several Technical and Professional conferences within and outside Nigeria.

Usman Karaye FNIA

Karaye obtained MSc Architecture from The Academy of Construction and Architecture, Odessa, formerly USSR in 1983.

He is also a holder of MSc in Project Management from The Reading University, UK (2008) as well as being an attendee of the Executive Management Course at the Lagos Business School in 1998.

Arc Karaye is a fellow of The Nigerian Institute of Architects, NIA and registered with the Architects Registration Council of Nigeria, ARCON.

Arc Karaye is currently the President and Chief. Executive Officer of D& B Limited. He has been with this Design and Build Company since 1995.

Justus O. Okah-Avae FNIA

He has been a member of the Board of ADSL since 2012 and he is Director in charge of ADSL Properties and ADSL Website

Obtained Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) Hons from Ahmadu Bello University in 1973 and Bachelor of Science (Psychology) Hons from the University of Lagos in 1981.

He became a member of the Nigerian Institute of Architects in 1976 and a Fellow in 1991. He was registered by Architects Registration Council of Nigeria in 1976.

He served as Honorary General Secretary 1989 -1991. Before then he served as Chairman, Student Affairs and Secretary, Board of Architectural Education. After his term as HGS, he also served as Chair of Board of Architectural Board 1995 – 2010. He served on the Board of Architectural Education from 1976 – 2010. During this period he participated in the accreditation of Architectural Programs in all Schools of Architecture that existed in Nigeria prior to 2010.

He was the pioneer Chairman of ARCHIBUILT from 1989 – 1991. Apart from a few-year recess, he has served on the Council of NIA from 1977 till date.

He has also served as a member of Architect Registration Council of Nigeria severally for about 10 years.

He has been in professional practice since graduation. Principal Partner of Archi-Viron Associates since January 1977 and Managing Partner of Oluwole Olumuyiwa Associates from 1998 – 2008.

Mobolaji Adeniyi FNIA

Obtained both B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Architecture from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria in 1980 and 1982 respectively.

Mobolaji is a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Architects and active council member of Architect Registration Council of Nigeria

In the last 30 years after graduation, she worked briefly with Egboramy Company, a group of Israeli Architects .Later she joined the Department of Architecture at the Polytechnic Ibadan as a lecturer and rose to Ag HOD.

She started her private practice in 1992 in a firm of Architects & Engineers named AAA consortium. By 1995 she founded Mobolaji Adeniyi & Associates.

Arc Mobolaji is currently the Consulting Architect for Bowen University and University College Hospital lbadan .

Azike Diribe FNIA

Educated at University of Nigeria. Obtained the degree of Bachelor Of Architecture (B.Arch) in 1978 with First Class Honours.

  • Become member of Nigerian Institute of Architects in 1981
  • Become Fully Registered with Architects Registration Council in 1981
  • Obtained a Diploma in Management from Nigerian Institute of Management (1982).
  • Became member, Project Management Institute (USA) 2010.
  • Elected Fellow, Nigerian Institute of Architects in 2012.

Arc Diribe has been in practice since 1980.
Joined Gideon Associates Ibadan in 1980, becoming Managing Partner in 1983. Teamed up with HE Dr Alex Ekwueme to reconstitute Integrated Consultants Nigeria in 2000 as a consortium of Architects, Engineers, Cost Consultants & project Managers. Currently serving as Principal Consultant since 2000.

Handled the following key projects since 2000 :

  • Supervision of the construction of Abuja National Stadium…. 2001 – 2003
  • Design & Supervision of the International Training Institute (Shehu Shagari Way Abuja) for the Central Bank of Nigeria. (2008 – 2013)
  • Design & Supervision of some key buildings at University Of Nigeria: Vice Chancellor’s Office Building, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences Building, School of Post Graduate Studies, Department of Economics Building, etc.
  • Design & Supervision of the 4500-stall International market at Abakaliki, Ebonyi State (2011 - 2015)…
  • Design & Supervision of AMCON Headquarter Building (On Tigris Crescent Maitama, Abuja) for the Central bank of Nigeria (2012 – 2015)
  • Preparation of New Master Plan for Abakaliki Capital Territory, Ebonyi State (2014 – 2015)

I.S. Saulawa MNIA

Obtained a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science Degrees in Architecture from Ahmadu Bello University Zaria - Nigeria.

A fully registered and active member of Architects Registration Council of Nigeria and The Nigerian Institute of Architects.

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