DIRECT MEMBERSHIP AND MEMBERSHIP BY EXAMINATION
General Information for Induction of New Members
The induction of new Professional Members is held in June and December each year; for two days on specific dates and venues to be communicated to prospective inductees later. The Induction comprises two events, namely: Workshop on Professional Administration Techniques on the first day, and the main Induction Ceremony on the second day for the presentation of Membership Confirmation Letters and Certificates of Membership to Inductees. Attendance at both events is mandatory.
CORPORATE PROFILE
Chartered Institute of Administration is a professional and examining body chartered by Federal Government Act No. 103 of 1992 (now Act of National Assembly Cap C7 Laws of Federation of Nigeria 2004). The Act empowers the Institute to regulate the training in, and practice of, Administration within a professional framework throughout Nigeria.
The Institute is governed by a Council of members, including a representative of the Honourable Minister of Education.
STATUTORY RECOGNITIONS
The Professional Membership Qualification of Chartered Institute of Administration is:
- Accredited by Federal Ministry of Education as a senior course for employment in all sectors of the economy.
- Approved by National Council on Establishments as a pre-requisite Professional Qualification for progression in the Service, and for promotion of senior officers from GL 13 to GL 14.
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
Benefits of membership, among others, include the following:
- Exceptional recognition for professional competence by discerning organisations.
- Guaranteed dynamic career opportunities and advancement at the top echelon of all Professional Administration functions.
- Empowerment with Practising Licence for self-employment in highly rewarding Professional Administration Consultancy Practice covering Marketing, Human Resources, Purchasing & Supply, and Finance.
- Professional distinction as Chartered Administrators which separates members from quacks.
MEMBERSHIP BY EXAMINATION
Candidates who have successfully completed the Professional Membership Qualifying Examination of the Institute and met other requirements will be inducted as Associates.
DIRECT MEMBERSHIP
Direct Membership is available in two grades, namely; Full Member, and Fellow. The general educational requirement is a Degree, or HND, or Final Professional Examination Certificate, in any discipline relevant to Administration; in addition to the following practical experience requirements.
a) Full Members
Applicants for election to this grade must be at least 30 years of age and have had not less than five years working experience in senior administrative functions.
b) Fellows
Applicants must be at least 35 years of age and have had not less than 10 years working experience in senior administrative functions, five of which must be at the top echelon of executive appointment.
INDUCTION FEES
Candidates admitted into Membership shall be required to pay the following membership induction fees upon notification of their election into membership: Associates N80,000; Full Members N200,000; Fellows N300,000. The Governing Council of the Institute has the exclusive discretion to change the induction fees at any time depending upon prevailing economic circumstances.
HOW TO APPLY
Candidates should visit our website and download Membership General Information, with Application Form for Direct Membership, or Application Form for Membership by Examination, as applicable to each candidate. Read in full the Membership General Information before filling the Application Form.
Pay a non-refundable Application Fee of N20,000 by direct deposit or transfer into the bank account of Chartered Institute of Administration with First Bank (A/c No. 2022997719) or Zenith Bank (A/c No. 1010155991).
CLOSING DATE
Filled Application Forms for Direct Membership, or Application Form for Membership by Examination, as applicable, accompanied with copies of credentials and bank deposit slip or transfer slip of N20,000 application fee, should be dispatched or emailed to reach our National Secretariat not later than 1st June for June Induction; or 15th November for December Induction.
Chartered Institute of Administration
78 Old Ojo Road, Kuje Amuwo,
Lagos State, Nigeria
Website: https://www.cia.org.ng
08091505837