Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for IPAN membership in person, the applicant has to visit the Secretariat of the Institute of Public Analysts of Nigeria (IPAN).
2. The address and contact details can be found in the following contact link
3. Visit the office and obtain a Membership form from the respective department by paying an appropriate fees amount.
4. Read instructions on the Application Form and complete it as required. Attest it with your signature.
5. Now, attach the documents mentioned in the “Required documents” section of this page and submit it to the relevant authority at the office.
6. After submission, processing of application form, screening by the appropriate Committee and admission of qualified applicants into one of the Institute’s Professional training and examination level using approved criteria and verifiable information contained in applicant’s Curriculum Vitae and submitted documents, will take place.
7. After completion of the required process and payment of all approved and applicable fees, the Registration of applicants as Student Members will be done based on the level of categorization.
8. Further, Student Member undergoes professional training for the applicable level and required periodin line with the approved syllabus.
9. At the appropriate time, each Student Member sits for the Institute’s professional examination.
10. On the successful completion of training and final stage of the Institute’s professional examination, Student Members are admitted in membership (at an induction ceremony) after fulfilling other applicable requirements.
11. Finally, they are registered and licensed as Public Analysts to practice in Nigeria.
    

Apply through email

1. To apply for IPAN membership through email,the applicant has to make an application to the email address of the Institute of Public Analysts of Nigeria (IPAN).
2. Firstly, the applicant must get an application form by requesting through email with the help of the following email address: info@ipan.gov.ng
3. Or else, he/she can also download the application form by the clicking the link below: application form
4. Read instructions on the Application Form and complete it as required. Attest it with your signature.
5. Now, make a scanned copies of the completed application form and other documents mentioned in the “Required documents” section of this page.
6. Submit it to the office through the following email address: ipanmembership@gmail.com or membership@ipan.gov.ng
7. On receipt of application form, the applicant will be prompted to pay the fees for the application form.
8. After a successful payment, processing of application form, screening by the appropriate Committee and admission of qualified applicants into one of the Institute’s Professional training and examination level using approved criteria and verifiable information contained in applicant’s Curriculum Vitae and submitted documents, will take place.
9. After completion of the required process and payment of all approved and applicable fees, the Registration of applicants as Student Members will be done based on the level of categorization.
10. Further, Student Member undergoes professional training for the applicable level and required periodin line with the approved syllabus.
11. At the appropriate time, each Student Member sits for the Institute’s professional examination.
12. On the successful completion of training and final stage of the Institute’s professional examination, Student Members are admitted in membership (at an induction ceremony) after fulfilling other applicable requirements.
13. Finally, they are registered and licensed as Public Analysts to practice in Nigeria.
    

• Completed Membership form
• Recent Curriculum Vitae with analytical experience details
• Recent passport photographs (two numbers)
• Photocopy of birth certificate or age declaration by affidavit
• Photocopies of academic and professional certificates
• Two Referee forms
• Proof or receipt of payment
  

National Librarian of Nigeria - Head Office
Plot 274 Sanusi House, Central Business District
Abuja - Nigeria.
Tel: +234 9234 6773
Website: National Librarian of Nigeria Contacts

• The minimum qualification for registration as a trainee (Student member) is a Bachelor’s degree or Higher National Diploma.
• Also, the applicant must have a minimum of five (5) O’level credits, including English Language and Mathematics.
  

Please contact the office for fees details.

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Membership application form

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• Before proceeding to apply, the applicant should confirm eligibility through qualification for membership registration.
• Applications are to be completed in block letters or typewritten and returned to the Registrar’s office.
• Refer for more information regarding the membership: more information
  

• Applicant’s name and age
• Date of birth
• Address details
• Phone number and email address
• Analytical experience details
• Academic and professional qualifications
• Details of the referees
• Banking details
  

Any Person(s) or firm(s) wishing to practice public analysis in Nigeria must obtain a membership with the Institute of Public Analysts of Nigeria (IPAN).

Some specified entry qualification relevant to the practice of Public Analysts is as follows: Chemistry, Biochemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Pharmacy, Microbiology, Food Science and Technology and Laboratory Science and Technology, etc.

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