COURTESY VISIT TO COREN BY THE FEDERATION OF CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (FOCI). 20/08/25

The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) today received a delegation from the Federation of Construction Industry (FOCI), led by its President, High Chief Vincent Abarah, on a courtesy visit. The team was warmly received by the Registrar, Engr. Okorie Austin Uche, FNSE.

Discussions centered on strengthening partnerships, deepening Engineering regulation across 11 critical sectors, and enhancing collaboration with industry stakeholders. Key highlights included:

  • Implementation of the new COREN Act
  • The role of ERM&E Committees across the 36 States and FCT
  • Collaboration with construction companies to boost local content and youth training
  • Nigeria’s participation in the Washington Accord for international recognition of Engineers
  • Addressing challenges with foreign firms and promoting indigenous contractors
  • The importance of enforcing building standards and ensuring public safety

The visit reaffirmed COREN’s commitment to transparency, regulation, and capacity development for the advancement of Engineering practice in Nigeria.

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The President of COREN, Engr. Prof. Sadiq Zubair Abubakar, FNSE, FAEng, accompanied by the Registrar, Engr. Prof. Okorie Austine Uche, FNSE, FNICE, led a delegation of COREN Management on a courtesy visit to the Honourable Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Rt. Hon. Abdullahi Ata, and the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Shuaibu M.L. Balgore, NPOM, OON. 7/8/2025

The visits were aimed at expressing COREN’s profound appreciation for their invaluable support towards the successful hosting of the 33rd COREN Engineering Assembly, held from 14th to 16th July, 2025. The COREN team also used the opportunity to solicit the continued partnership and support of the Ministry in achieving the Council’s mandate of promoting quality engineering practice and regulation in Nigeria.