The Institute produced a Constitution soon after its inaugural meeting in 1996. This constitution, as amended in 1994 defines the aims and objectives of the Institute, the different classes of membership and conditions of election, financial matters, officers of the Institute and their duties, various committees, rules guiding General Meetings and Conference as well as establishment of State Chapters.

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The Federal Government formally recognized the profession of town and country planning in Nigeria when it promulgated the Town Planners (Registration etc) Decree No. 3 of 1988. The Decree established the Town Planners Registration Council which was formally inaugurated in November, 1988. Among other provisions, the Decree provided for rules for the registration of town planners; approval of courses of instruction and examination leading to approved qualifications. The Decree also specifies penalties for unprofessional conduct, as well as for those who practice the profession without qualifications. Also in December 1992, Urban and Regional Planning Law (Decree No 88 of 1992) was promulgated. That Law which is a landmark in the history of this Institute demonstrates clearly government's commitment to the same lofty objectives of the founding fathers.