His Excellency Alhaji Shehu Shagari, former President of Nigeria, inaugurated the Africa Union of Architects in Nigeria on May 23, 1981. Its purpose was to unite architects from all over the continent regardless of nationality, race, religion or doctrine. In addition, its goal was to federate their national organizations.
The benefits being to enable architects in Africa to have a truly Africa collective expression on matters pertaining to architecture, built environment and other related activities.
Initially the AUA was made up of delegations from 23 countries. Today, it regroups the key professional organizations in 41 countries.
In parallel with the development of major intergovernmental institutions, with which it maintains close relations, the AUA has become an accomplished non-governmental organization. Furthermore, it is an incomparable professional network of architects.
The OAU Council of Ministers granted the AUA observer status through Resolution CM/RES 1116 during its 46th ordinary session held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from 20th to 25th July 1987. (learn more: www.aua.archi)
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