NIA Lagos Chapter Set to Acquire Property for Secretariat

The Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA), Lagos State chapter, has taken a bold step to build a befitting secretariat in the metropolis.

To meet that drive, and after series of consultations, the architects have decided to settle for a landed property in Akoka, Yaba, Lagos.

However, it was gathered that, the professionals are currently engaging a law firm, which would be saddled with the responsibility of verifying the status of the land.

This, according to a source, who preferred anonymity, said was necessary to avoid buying an encumbered landed property.“We have decided to acquire a landed property in the state for the purpose of having our secretariat and part of which would be used for commercial use.

“At the moment, we have settled for a property around Saint Finbarr’s College in Akoka, which is a stone throw from the University of Lagos. The area, to us, is desirable judging from its strategic location to both the Island and Mainland of the state.

“We are currently doing a search on the title before eventually committing ourselves. This, we are undertaking to be sure the landed property we are buying is free from all encumbrances.

“We shall after settling the land, then, we will design a structure that can accommodate both our secretariat and a commercial space.”