MEMBERSHIP OF THE INSTITUTE:
Membership is by application.  Acceptable members would normally possess a University Degree, HND//SCII/ND, and Diploma/Certificate in Secretarial Administration, Computer Studies, and Office Technology Management  from the Universities, Polytechnics and other professional Institutions.

THE GRADES FOR MEMBERSSHIP ARE-
HONORARY FELLOWS (CIPS)
 Honorary Fellowship is conferred exceptionally by the Institute on individuals in   recognition of their achievements in their fields of specialization.  The award is open to Heads of State, Governors, Ministers, Commissioners, Members of the National Assembly, Permanent Secretaries Directors, Professors, Head of Departments, Chairmen/Chief Executives of Companies, Senior Managers in private and public Organizations, Members of the Armed Forces and the Police, etc.

FELLOWS (fips)
This grade is for highly experienced and holders of B.Sc./HND or its equivalent in Secretarial Administration who have worked for a period of not less than fifteen (15) years and have been an active member on “MEMBERSHIP GRADE” of the Institute for a period not less than ten (10)  years to qualify for consideration.
 Senior Secretarial Lecturers in the Universities, Polytechnics, Colleges of Education or   Vocational/Technical Colleges, etc., may also be considered for this grade after five (5) active years on “Membership Grade” of the Institute to qualify for consideration.

MEMBER (mips)
A seasoned Secretarial Professional with a recognized reputation who can demonstrate that he/she has served employers satisfactorily as a Full time or part time ethical practitioner for uninterrupted period of
three (3) years.  He/She would normally have a University Degree, HND or any other equivalent professional qualification in Secretarial Administration/Office Technology Management, acceptable to the Council of the Institute.

ASSOCIATES (AIPS):
The Associate Membership grade of the Institute is granted to any person who qualified as a   Secretary He/She would normally have ND/Diploma/SC IV/III Certificate, and attend eight (8) week-ends proficiency course and sit for Membership qualifying Examinations in Secretarial Administration.

Graduates in other disciplines but with Secretarial background may also be considered for admission but will also be required to attend eight weekends Office Orientation course and sit for the Membership Qualifying Examinations.

PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS will be required to take part in the Membership (on-line) Qualifying Examinations.

STUDENT MEMBERSHIP:
 This is the lowest grade of membership of the Institute to be admitted to student membership grade, the applicant must be attending a full/part time courses in Secretarial Studies/Office Technology Management in Commercial/Vocational/Technical Colleges, Colleges of   Education, Polytechnics or at the Universities.

MEMBERSHIP ADMISSION PROCEDURES

2019 MEMBERSHIP ADMISSION/ ON-LINE PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATE EXAMS
(Candidates must fill their application forms on-line to be able to sit for their examinations ON-LINE).

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Full Membership:

1. Professional Certificate Courses for:CSIII/ B.Sc/HND/PGD holders in Secretarial Administration or Office Technology Management or its equivalents.

Enclosures:

1. Two Passports
2. NYSC Certificate/Copies of Credentials
3. Copy of Current C.V.

ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP
 (b) Professional Course for: ND, NCE, in Secretarial Administration
Enclosures:

1. Two Passports
2. Copies of Credentials
3. Copy of Current C.V.

STUDENTS MEMBERSHIP

1. Students presently under-going Secretarial/Office Technology Management courses in Colleges of Education, Polytechnics and the Universities.
2. Letter of Admission
3. SSCE./WAEC certificates

ADMISSION PROCEDURES:

First Stage – Before a letter of membership Admission is issued, candidates must satisfy the process below:

STUDENTS MEMBERSHIP

Revision Materials will be forwarded to candidates after registration 2019      
NOTE:
(1a)   First Membership Registration commences from January 2019 to April 2019
(1b)   First Examinations April, 2019 (On-Line)
(2a)  Second Membership Registration commences from May 2019 to September 2019
(2b)  Second Examinations September, 2019 (on-Line)
(3a)   Third Membership Registration Commences from October to 1st week in December 2019
(3b)   Third Membership Examinations  (December 14 2019) on-line

Second Stage – Before Induction of members

INDUCTION DATES:
(a) MAY 2019, LAGOS
(b) OCTOBER 2019– At the 2019 Annual National Secretarial Conference 
(c) December 2019 LAGOS
Date and Venues will be stated in the Letter of Admission to Candidates

PAYMENTS OF FEES:

1. By Cash at the Secretariat

THROUGH BANKS  – Account Name: NIP SECRETARIES
• Polaris Banl Ltd. - Account No.  1770899488
• First Bank of Nigeria Plc - Account No. 2009466773
• UBA Plc. - Account No. 1004813461

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT

THE Registrar/CEO
THE NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF PROFESSIONAL SECRETARIES
l8A Modele Street, Off Tejuosho Road,Surulere, P. O. Box 1184, Ikeja, Lagos.Nigeria.
Tel: 08033011365, 08060573099
Website: www.nipsecretaries.org.  www.nipsecretaries.net ,www.nipsecretaries.org
Email: nipsec05@yahoo.comnipsecretaries@yahoo.com

BENIN CITY BRANCH, EDO STATE
C/O Royal Heights School Compund,
30, Aduwa Street, off Aerodrome Close, Benin City, Edo State
Tel: 08033011365, 08027519942
Website: www.nipsecretaries.net
Email: nipsecretaries@yahoo.com or nipsec05@yahoo.com