About RIA
Leadership
The Institute is led by an elected Governing Council, supported by its Trustees and run day to day by the secretariat.
Governing Council — transitional committee
The Council sets the Institute's direction and oversees registration, licensing and professional standards.
Nishimwe Luce Gloria
Chairperson of the Governing Council
Christian Benimana
Vice-Chairperson of the Governing Council
Nicolas Kalimba Rugamba
Secretary General of the Governing Council
Esperance Izerimana
Treasurer of the Governing Council
Marie Amelie Ntigulirwa
Chairperson of the Board of Education, Professional Development and Research
Jean Paul Bigirimana
Chairperson of the Board of Registration
Apian Ndoli
Chairperson of the Board of Ethics, Practice and Discipline
Meet our Trustees
The Trustees safeguard the long-term interests of the Institute and advise the Council on matters of continuity, assets and professional standing.
Arch. Sandrali Sebakara
Senior Trustee
Meet our senior leadership team
The secretariat carries out the decisions of the Council: registration, licensing, member services, continuing professional development and day-to-day correspondence.
Arch. Emmanuel Nyirinkindi
Executive Secretary
Contact the secretariat
Write to the office rather than to an individual officer — correspondence is logged and answered by the secretariat.