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]
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)
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]