A study of the verbal technical presentation proficiency requirements for architects in Nigeria

Abstract

This paper attempts to examine the adequacy of verbal proficiency of both architects in practice and
architecture graduates in terms of technical presentation; a requirement that has become critical in the
competitive world of architectural practice. In this regard, a survey was carried out which involved issuance
of structured questionnaires to architecture graduates and architects in practice to guide this study. The
research questions were designed to obtain responses which would help ascertain efficacy of current
training and policy practices and how they test the verbal presentation skills of architects in Nigeria. The
data were analyzed and findings deduced from the results. The study made recommendations based on the
findings which should prove important to both the regulatory bodies for the study of architecture in Nigeria
(National Board for Technical Education, NBTE, and National Universities Commission, NUC), the Nigerian
Institute of Architects (NIA), Architects Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON) and policy makers in
government