The NIAE was established in 1975 as the Nigerian Society of Agricultural Engineers, NSAE, with the following objectives:
To promote the science and art of engineering in Agriculture.
To encourage original research.
To foster and promote Agricultural Engineering education.
To advance in every possible way the standards of Agricultural Engineering.
To promote healthy interaction between members and allied professionals.
To encourage the enhancement of professional competence of its members.
The Current National Executive Council (NEC) members were elected to serve a tenuer of four years starting from 2021.