The Architects Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON) has partnered with the federal government to unveil an ambitious and strategic framework for the operationalisation of the School of Architectural Technicians, Kuje, Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The project was made possible through the approval of a collaboration between the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development and ARCON by the minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa.
President, Architects Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON), Dr. Dipo Ajayi, said, this groundbreaking initiative is a direct reflection of the bold and people-centered Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who continues to inspire a national rebirth across sectors — prioritising skill, youth empowerment, and professional excellence.
He said, the minister’s commitment to professional development and practical capacity-building has paved the way for the School of Architectural Technician to evolve into a national hub for skill acquisition, technical education, and innovation in the built environment.
ARCON extends its deepest gratitude to the minister for his steadfast leadership and alignment with Mr. President’s visionary ideals,he said.
Under the dynamic leadership of its president, Ajayi, the entire ARCON management and Council, ARCON is rolling out a multi-pronged action plan for the Centre, including.Three-Week Summer Skill Acquisition Camp (August 2025): Targeting Primary 4–6, as well as JSS 1–3 pupils, this fully sponsored programme aligns with the federal government’s drive to integrate practical skills into early education as no registration fees will be charged, making it accessible to all.
Further bolstering these efforts, ARCON is fostering grassroots collaborations, as highlighted during a recent courtesy visit to the newly elected president general of the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE).
Discussions centered around sponsorships for local government staff to benefit from the Kuje Centre’s training opportunities, and proposals for embedding architects within the structures of all 774 Local Government Areas to deepen professional practice nationwide.
As part of operational fortification, security enhancement measures are being developed to ensure the safety of all participants, facilitators, and visitors at the Centre.
