Oki, a qualified architect at global construction company Mace, has been chosen by an informal collective of early-career architects, students and architectural activists keen to shake-up the institute and move it beyond ‘empty slogans and self-serving initiatives’. — Architect's Journal
The campaigning collective behind Muyiwa Oki’s nomination includes grassroots organization Future Architects Front (FAF), past and current RIBA Council members, and RIBA’s Future Architects members.
As previously reported by Archinect, the group announced in March its intentions to put forth a “drama-free RIBA president who enacts positive, ethical and progressive change” as well as someone who would better address issues such as employment rights and climate change. This, the collective believes, would come from an early-career architectural worker who is likely to be more active and connected to these concerns.
Oki, who obtained his Bachelor and Master of Architecture from The University of Sheffield, with previous experience at Grimshaw, will challenge for the position left by current president Simon Allford when his term ends in 2023.
However, he still needs to acquire 60 nominations from chartered members to complete his official nomination. Eligible presidential candidates will be announced on June 20th with voting commencing a week later.
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Great news, if anyone wants to see the Muyiwa in the hustings you can find them here: https://architecturesocial.com/livestream/call-to-action-for-the-next-riba-president-meet-our-candidates-in-the-hustings/
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