THE GRADE FOR MEMBERS ARE-

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 five (5) active 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 two (2) 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 processional qualification in Secretarial Administration, acceptable to the Council of the Institute.

GRADUATE MEMBER (GMIPS) This grade is for graduates with B.Sc./HND or its equivalents in Secretarial Administration, Employed or unemployed at the time of membership application.

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/ Certificate in Secretarial Administration or its equivalent qualifications. Graduates in other disciplines but with Secretarial background may also be considered for admission.

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.

MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION FEES: See the encclosed Membership Application Form.

MEMBERSHIP INDUCTION CEREMONY FEE: Will be stated in the Letter of Membership Admission

METHOD OF MAKING PAYMENTS TO THE INSTITUTE-

(a) By cash in person at the Secretariat
(b) By Bank Drafts made payable to NIP SECRETARIES and delivered by hand or Post (Courier Service) to the Director-General at the Secretariat.

THROUGH THE BANK:

ACCOUNT NAME: NIP SECRETARIES

(a) Skye Bank Plc, Isolo Branch, Lagos. A/c No. - 2371770004050
(b) U.B.A Plc, Ojuelegba Road Branch, Surulere, Lagos. A/c No. - 00890030002125
(c) First Bank of Nigeria Plc. Surulere Branch, Surulere Lagos. A/c No. - 2392030003438

(A copy of the pay-in-slip should be sent to the Director-General and official receipt will issued to you)

CODE OF ETHICS

APPENDIX ONE _ PREAMBLE Although the primary objective of any Professional Organization is to further the economic interest of their members, they are basically an integral part of the Society and cannot realistically be considered outside it. They have become an important part of the economic fabric of Nigeria - recognized, respected, and consulted by the Government and Employers.

WHEREAS managements rely on the profession of NIPS to assist in the fulfillment of their management stewardship; and Recognizing that ethics are an important consideration in the practice of Education and that the moral principles followed by members. The Society should be formalized, the following resolution shall and hereby adopted:-

WHEREAS the members of the Nigerian Institute of Professional Secretaries represent the profession of Secretarial Practitioners WHEREAS said members must maintain high standards of conduct, honour, and character in order to carry on proper and meaningful educational training, etc;

For further information, please contact

THE DIRECTOR-GENERAL

Nigerian Institute of Professional Secretaries,l8A Modele Street,
Off Tejuosho Road,Surulere,P. O. Box 1184, Ikeja, Lagos.Nigeria.
Tel: 0l-8197299, 7212484, 4151549,0808441143, 080330ll365, 07028126189
Website: www.nipsecretaries.org. Email: nipsec05@yahoo.com