Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors explained

The Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS) is the professional umbrella body for quantity surveyors in Nigeria.[1] It is one of the two major bodies associated with the profession in the country. The other is Quantity Surveyors Registration Board of Nigeria (QSRBN), which is the regulatory body of the quantity surveying profession and practice in Nigeria. It was established by Decree No. 31 of December 5, 1986, now CAP Q1 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria (LFN) 2004.[2]

History

The Quantity Surveying profession in Nigeria exist under a body which is "The Nigeria Institute of Quantity Surveyors" which was founded in 1969. A group of Nigerians, trained in the UK, came back to the country and created a parallel body to the Royal institute of Chartered Surveyors of the United Kingdom.

In the United States of America, quantity surveyors are known as 'Cost Engineers.' The profession over the years has played some roles in the development of the countries infrastructure by advising government to be accountable [3] the professional body has as her first President; Chief G.A Balogun, PPNIQS, FNIQS, FRICS (1969-1973)[4] and very recently, NIQS has a first female President; Mrs. Mercy Torkwase Iyortyer, FNIQS, MAPS (2015- 2017)

Notable Quantity Surveyors in Nigeria

Chapters

Events

The Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors hold workshops across Nigeria annually. Previous events such as workshops, QS Job Fairs, End of The Year Dinner etc were held in Osun State, Gombe, Uyo, March, Kaduna, Makurdy, Abuja, Lagos etc. Other events are Biennial Conference/Election General Meetings and Annual General Meetings.[8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors | History of NIQS . https://web.archive.org/web/20200703181633/https://niqs.org.ng/about-niqs/history-of-niqs/ . 3 July 2020.
  2. Web site: QSRBN | QUANTITY SURVEYORS REGISTRATION BOARD OF NIGERIA. www.qsrbn.gov.ng.
  3. Web site: Projects: Why Quantity Surveyors want govt to be accountable. Nwafor. Polycarp. December 10, 2018. Vanguard News Nigeria.
  4. Web site: The Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors | Past Presidents. 2019-03-10. 2020-07-03. https://web.archive.org/web/20200703181647/http://niqs.org.ng/about-niqs/the-past-president/. dead.
  5. Web site: Otokhine . Happiness . Iyortyer, Nigerian woman of history in quantity | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World NewsThe Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News . Guardian.ng . 2019-05-24 . 2019-05-29.
  6. Web site: El-Rufai studying for PhD in Holland —Varsity. Punch Newspapers. 17 March 2017.
  7. Web site: The Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors - State Chapters.
  8. Web site: The Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors Past Events . niqs.org.ng . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160602065006/http://niqs.org.ng/category/past-events/ . 2016-06-02.

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