APBN is the apex organisation comprising 27 professional bodies, whose main objective is to provide Nigeria with an effective forum for transmitting to government the collective views of the nation’s professionals on matters of public interest, which they believe will enhance further development and economic growth of the country.
The APBN is an umbrella body of government recognised professional institutes, institutions and associations and, thus being able to promote an era of cooperation and the harmonious co-existence among the numerous professional bodies that abound in Nigeria. APBN main goal is to have the capacity to speak with one voice on behalf of its member-bodies, while at the same time, give professional and technical advice to government on national policy issues affecting the professionals and their respective practices.
The activities of APBN started in 1983 and in January 1992, APBN was given official recognition by the Federal Government. APBN is actively involved in promoting and enhancing the status of professional bodies in Nigeria by ensuring maximal utilisation of the talents, skills and knowledge of the Nigerian professionals towards the socio-economic development of the country.
Membership
ANAN | Association of National Accountants of Nigeria |
AMLSN | Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria |
CIA | Chartered Institute of Administration |
CIIN | Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria |
CIS | Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers |
CIBN | Chartered Institute of Bankers Of Nigeria |
CIPM | Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria |
CIPSMN | Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply Management of Nigeria |
ICAN | Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria Pc16, Idowu Taylor Street, Victoria Island, Lagos |
ICSAN | Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administrators of Nigeria Elephant Cement Way, Alausa-Ikeja, Lagos |
IPAN | Institute of Public Analysts of Nigeria 443, Harbert Macaulay Way, Yaba, Lagos |
CITN | Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria Plot 16 Otunba Jobi Fele Way, Central Business District, Alausa-Ikeja |
NIM | Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered) 22, Idowu Taylor Street, Victoria Island, Lagos |
ICCON | Institute of Chartered Chemists of Nigeria 443, Harbert Macaulay Way, Yaba, Lagos |
IMCON | Institute of Management Consultant of Nigeria 4, Thomas Ajufo Street, Ikeja, Lagos |
NIA | Nigerian Institute of Architects 215, Katampe Extension, Garki, Abuja |
NSE | Nigerian Society of Engineers National Engineering Centre, (Off National Mosque-Labour House Road) Cbd, Abuja |
NIS | Nigerian Institution of Surveyors 251 Harbert Macaulay Way, Cbd, Abuja |
NITP | Nigerian Institute of Town Planners Nitp-Bawa Bwari House House |
NIESV | Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors & Valuers |
NMGS | Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society |
NMA | Nigerian Medical Association |
NIOB | Nigerian Institute of Building 7, Misau Crecent, Off Kumo Street, Off Ahmadu Bello-Way, Garki, Abuja |
NBA | Nigerian Bar Association 24, Oro-Ago Street, Off Muhammed Buhari Way, Garki, Abuja |
NIPR | Nigerian Institute of Public Relations Plot 1275, Aderemi Adesoji Street, Zone D Extension, Gudu District, Apo, Abuja |
PSN | Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria |
Current President of APBN: Mr. Gabriel Foluso Fasoto
Past Presidents of APBN
- A. O Kukoyi – NIS – 1985-1990
- Oba (Arc) Dr. Olawale Adisa Odeleye – NIA – 1990-1992
- S.T. Oyefeko – NIOB – 1992-1994
- (Dr) F.A Shonubi – NSE – 1994-1996
- Chief E. Isiadinso – NIQS – 1996-1998
- W.O. Odudu, mni – NIESV – 1998-2000
- E.O Ogunlana – PSN – 2000-2002
- Wole Adewunmi – CIBN – 2002-2004
- H.A Agbebiyi – ICAN – 2004-2006
- Tpl M.O. Ajayi – NITP – 2006-2008
- Arc M.J. Faworaja – NIA – 2008-2010
- Segun Ajanlekoko – NIQS – 2010-2012
- Bala Bawa Ka’oje – NIOB – 2012-2014
