Joy Nwanyelimaka Nsolo
Joy Nwanyelimaka Nsolo | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1932 |
| Died | 1988 (aged 55–56) |
| Alma mater | Nigerian College of Arts, Science, and Technology University of Birmingham |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Buildings | Secretariat building, Benin City State High Court, Benin |
Joy Nwanyelimaka Nsolo (1932–1988) was a Nigerian architect. She was the first woman to qualify as an architect[1] in Nigeria and the wider West African region.
Biography
Nsolo obtained her credentials in 1962 after studying at the Nigerian College of Arts, Science, and Technology and the University of Birmingham.[2] She was an Associate of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). She went on to become Chief Architect in the civil service of Mid-Western Nigeria and was awarded the Member of the Federal Republic (MFR) in 1981. Her notable projects include the Secretariat Building in Benin City and the State High Court in Benin, the latter serving as a prototype for State High Court complexes across Nigeria.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Archnet > Authority > Joy Nwanyelimaka Nsolo". www.archnet.org. Archived from the original on 2025-07-17. Retrieved 2026-02-26.
- ^ "Joy Nsolo Designed Buildings That Still Stand Out". archivi.ng. Retrieved 2026-02-26.