Association of Consulting Architects Nigeria Advancing Architecture, Building Competencies
Who We Are

The Association of Consulting Architects, Nigeria (ACAN) is the professional body representing consultant architects in private practice in Nigeria.

It aims to represent the architectural practice, registered with the Architects Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON).

It is registered as a company limited by guarantee with the Corporate Affairs Commission, with RC No. 508374

The Association intends to further the advancement of architecture and its practice in a number of ways which include the following:

  • It will publish a Directory on its website and in hard copy listing membership practices.
  • It will research on behalf of its members such vital issues related to the practice of architects in Nigeria.
  • It will organize conferences and seminars for members and non-members.
  • It will augment the efforts of Nigeria Institute of Architects (NIA) and Architects Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON) and other related professional bodies thus ensuring that the voice of the private practice architect is heard.
  • It will comment on and contribute to Government policies and discuss issues of importance to its members with Government and other national bodies.