MEMBERSHIP
Membership of the Institute are divided into five (5) categories: The membership of this institute shall consist of (7) categories which are as follows:
- Corporate Membership (CCE)
- Fellows (FCE)
- Chartered (CE)
- Associate (ACE)
- Student Membership
Corporate Membership
This category of membership is reserved strictly for corporate bodies and few institutions that have proven ability as renowned bodies in various areas of endeavours or specialization. Again, at the recommendation and approval of the Council, corporate bodies that have offered constructive and direct useful contribution to National Economic Policy Implementation thereby enhancing the country’s economic growth and development shall receive this award.
Fellow Membership
This category of membership is reserved strictly for the founding members and few individuals who have proven ability as renowned professional economists in their various areas of endeavours or specialization. Also, at the recommendation and approval of the council, individuals who have offered services of a special nature to the Institute or who have made the Institute proud by way of their constructive and direct useful contribution to National Economic Policy Implementation thereby enhancing the country’s economic growth and development. Furthermore, Certified Members of the Institute, having practiced (and with evidence of being in practice) can apply after ten (10) years of demonstration of practical ability to the council, for fellowship. Such application is subject to ratification and approval of the council must justify the laid down requirements for the award of a fellowship. Holders of the fellowship are entitled to use the abbreviations FCE (Fellow Chartered Economist) after their names.
Full Membership (CE)
Candidates who have passed all sections of the professional examinations and have satisfied all other laid down requirements of the Institute shall be awarded Associate Chartered Economists (ACE). Candidates would be awarded Chartered Economist (CE) after distinguishing themselves as professional economists in their various areas of endeavour or specialization as well as their commitment towards the institute for at least two years. The award of this category of membership entitles the holders to use abbreviations CE (Chartered Economist) after their names.
Associate Chartered Membership
The Associate Membership of the Institute is awarded to candidates who have passed all sections of the professional examinations and have satisfied all other laid down requirements of the Institute before his/her two year mandatory service shall be awarded an Associate Chartered Membership. The award of this category of membership entitles the holders to use abbreviations ACE (Associate Chartered Economist) after their names.