WORKSHOP ON SYDNEY ACCORD AND DUBLIN ACCORD APPLICATION BY NIGERIA (UNDER THE JOINT EFFORT OF COREN AND NBTE SUNDAY 19TH OCTOBER 2025
The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), in collaboration with the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), on Sunday, 19th October 2025, hosted a Workshop on Sydney and Dublin Accord Application by Nigeria. The workshop was aimed at equipping stakeholders with knowledge of the requirements, procedures, and roadmap for Nigeria’s membership of … Continue reading WORKSHOP ON SYDNEY ACCORD AND DUBLIN ACCORD APPLICATION BY NIGERIA (UNDER THE JOINT EFFORT OF COREN AND NBTE SUNDAY 19TH OCTOBER 2025
Engineering Excellence Celebrated at Afe Babalola University
The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria, in collaboration with Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, hosted an inspiring Induction and Oath-Taking Ceremony for 352 graduating engineering students on October 16, 2025. The graduates are now officially recognized as Pupil Engineers, having pledged to uphold the highest standards of ethics, innovation, and national service. The … Continue reading Engineering Excellence Celebrated at Afe Babalola University
World Federation of Engineering Organisation (WFEO) General Assembly . The Global Engeering Conference taking place in Shanghai with the Theme: “Engineering Shapes a Green Future”. 12th to 17th October 2025.
The President of COREN Engr. Prof. Sadiq Z. Abubakar FNSE, FAEng, The Registrar of COREN Engr. Prof. O.A.U. Uche FNSE and the Emir of Kano Muhammad Sunusi (II) with some Engineers at the WFEO in Shanghai, China 12th to 17th October 2025.
At the Side line of World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO) global conference in Shanghai, we attended the WGDO workshop at East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai. 12th to 17th October 2025.
COREN Registrar/CEO Leads a Delegation on a Courtesy Visit to BUK Vice-Chancellor on 9th September, 2025.
The Registrar of the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), Engr. Prof. Okorie Austine Uche, FNSE, FNICE , on Tuesday, 9th September 2025, led a high-powered delegation on a courtesy visit to the Vice-Chancellor of Bayero University, Kano, Prof. Haruna Musa. The visit served a dual purpose: to formally congratulate Prof. Musa … Continue reading COREN Registrar/CEO Leads a Delegation on a Courtesy Visit to BUK Vice-Chancellor on 9th September, 2025.
FCT Emergency Management Agency Courtesy Visit to COREN
FEMA Courtesy Visit to COREN On Wednesday, 3rd September 2025, The FCT Emergency Management Agency team, led by the Director General Engr Mohammed Abdulrahman paid a Courtesy Call on the Registrar of COREN Engr. Prof. O .A. U Uche FNSE, FNICE to Foster Collaboration on Disaster and Safety Management.
COMMITTEE TO DRAFT THE THIRD EDITION OF THE ECOPACCE DOCUMENT. 20TH AUGUST, 2025.
Following resolutions of the ECOPACCE Workshop at the 33rd COREN Engineering Assembly (16th July 2025), COREN has set up a Committee to draft the third edition of the ECOPACCE document. The inaugural hybrid meeting held Today 20th August 2025 with members drawn from relevant stakeholders. The committee’s mandate is to review the ECOPACCE 2015 Report, … Continue reading COMMITTEE TO DRAFT THE THIRD EDITION OF THE ECOPACCE DOCUMENT. 20TH AUGUST, 2025.
COURTESY VISIT TO COREN BY THE FEDERATION OF CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (FOCI) ON 20TH AUGUST, 2025.
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 … Continue reading COURTESY VISIT TO COREN BY THE FEDERATION OF CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (FOCI) ON 20TH AUGUST, 2025.
COREN & ICPC STRENGTHEN PARTNERSHIP ON 14TH AUGUST, 2025.
Today, 14th August 2025, at the ICPC Headquarters, Abuja, the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) signed an amended Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to reinforce transparency, accountability, and integrity in engineering practice. The amendment became necessary following recent changes to the … Continue reading COREN & ICPC STRENGTHEN PARTNERSHIP ON 14TH AUGUST, 2025.
COREN Lagos State Technical Committee Joins LASBCA Stakeholders’ Engagement (BSSE 3.0)
The Lagos State Technical Committee on Engineering Regulation Monitoring and Enforcement (ERM) of the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) joined other stakeholders at the 3rd edition of the Building Sector Stakeholders’ Engagement (BSSE 3.0), organised by the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) on Wednesday, 13th August 2025, at Tafawa Balewa … Continue reading COREN Lagos State Technical Committee Joins LASBCA Stakeholders’ Engagement (BSSE 3.0)
Our Visit to Honourable Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Federation, Chief Lateef Fagbemi SAN. Together with Engr. Iyiola Omisore , FNSE, FAEng CON and COREN Leadership on 8th August, 2025.
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 … Continue reading 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 President of COREN, Engr. Prof. Sadiq Zubair Abubakar, FNSE, FAEng, led a high-level delegation on a courtesy visit to the Director General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Dr. Adebowale Adedoku, at the BPP Headquarters in Abuja. 6th August, 2025.
The engagement focused on fostering deeper collaboration aimed at improving compliance, enhancing professional standards, and ensuring greater value delivery in public sector engineering projects. Key discussions included the development of a joint framework to advance shared goals such as capacity building, project monitoring, policy advisory, and strict adherence to engineering procurement best practices. Together, COREN … Continue reading The President of COREN, Engr. Prof. Sadiq Zubair Abubakar, FNSE, FAEng, led a high-level delegation on a courtesy visit to the Director General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Dr. Adebowale Adedoku, at the BPP Headquarters in Abuja. 6th August, 2025.
The President of COREN, Engr. Prof. Sadiq Zubair Abubakar, FNSE, FAEng, accompanied by the Registrar, Engr. Prof. Okorie Austine Ucheh, FNSE, FNICE, and members of COREN Management, paid a courtesy visit to the Honourable Minister of State for Works, Bello Muhammad Goronyo, Esq. on 6th August, 2025.
The visit was to express appreciation for the Minister’s support during the 33rd COREN Engineering Assembly and to deepen collaboration between COREN and its parent Ministry toward promoting engineering excellence, professional regulation, and national development. #COREN #EngineeringNigeria #MinistryOfWorks #LeadershipEngagement #PublicInfrastructure #CORENAssembly2025 #PartnershipForDevelopment
The Registrar of COREN Engr. Prof. O.A.U. Uche’s Birthday Celebration at the COREN Head Office Abuja on 5th August, 2025.
COURTESY VISIT: COREN & CIFCFIN STRENGTHEN PARTNERSHIP
The Registrar of COREN, Engr. Prof. Okorie Austin Uche, FNSE, today received the Registrar/CEO of the Chartered Institute of Forensics and Certified Fraud Investigators of Nigeria (CIFCFIN), Dr. Isa Salifu, FCGFA, FCCFI, on a courtesy visit at COREN Headquarters, Abuja. The visit focused on deepening collaboration following the MoU signed in March 2024, with discussions … Continue reading COURTESY VISIT: COREN & CIFCFIN STRENGTHEN PARTNERSHIP
COREN Inaugurates Southeast Regional Steering Committee
The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) has officially inaugurated its Southeast regional Steering Committee, reinforcing its unwavering commitment to eliminating quackery and upholding professional standards across the engineering sector in the region. The inauguration ceremony, held at Aeodem Event Centre in Enugu State, marked a pivotal moment in COREN’s nationwide restructuring … Continue reading COREN Inaugurates Southeast Regional Steering Committee
On 20th June 2025, the President of COREN, Engr. Prof. Sadiq Zubair Abubakar, FNSE, FAEng led a high-level technical delegation to the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) at its Lagos Office.
The meeting focused on deepening regulatory synergy and aligning strategies for excellence in Nigeria’s Oil and Gas sector. In his remark, the COREN President, emphasized COREN’S commitment to fostering professionalism and sustainable development through strong institutional partnerships.
COREN and NEMSA Sign MoU to Strengthen Engineering Regulation in Power Sector
The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) and the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA), on Monday, 16th June 2024, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the COREN Headquarters in Abuja. The MoU signifies a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing engineering regulation and compliance within Nigeria’s power and energy sector. This … Continue reading COREN and NEMSA Sign MoU to Strengthen Engineering Regulation in Power Sector
In a landmark move to strengthen regulation and foster greater collaboration in Nigeria’s construction and built environment sector, three major regulatory bodies—the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), the Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria (CORBON), and the Council of Mining Engineers and Geoscientists (COMEG) on Thursday in Abuja signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at deepening cooperation, synergy, and regulatory effectiveness.
The MoU was formally signed by Engr. Prof. Sadiq Z. Abubakar, FNSE, FAEng, Chairman of COREN Council; Chairman of CORBON, Engr. Bldr. Samson Ameh Opaluwah, PhD, FNIOB, FNIM, FAEng and the Registrar/CEO of COMEG, Engr. Bldr., Prof Zacheus.O. Opafunso; underscoring a united commitment to advancing best practices, harmonizing standards, and enhancing professional compliance across the … Continue reading In a landmark move to strengthen regulation and foster greater collaboration in Nigeria’s construction and built environment sector, three major regulatory bodies—the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), the Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria (CORBON), and the Council of Mining Engineers and Geoscientists (COMEG) on Thursday in Abuja signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at deepening cooperation, synergy, and regulatory effectiveness.
His Excellency Governor Oluwaseyi Abiodun Makinde FNSE, ably represented by the Deputy Governor Barr. Abdulraheem Bayo Lawal at the inauguration of the State Technical Committee and State Expatriate Monitoring Committee held at the Executive Chamber, Oyo State Government House.
President of COREN Engr. Prof. Sadiq Zubair Abubakar, FNSE, FAEng led a delegation on a working and interactive visit to the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof. Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu and his management team to strengthen collaboration on the ongoing joint accreditation process for engineering programmes in Nigerian universities. The visit reaffirms the commitment of both regulatory bodies to ensuring quality and standards in engineering education across the country.
Pictorial Excerpts from the Oath Administration Ceremony of Engineering Graduates as Pupil Engineers by the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria, COREN at Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ibogun Campus on Tuesday, 11th March, 2025.
COREN Lagos State Technical Committee, LSTC of the Engineering Regulation Monitoring, ERM&E on Friday, 7th March, 2025 Inspected the site of the Collapsed 3-Storey Building at Oriwu Street, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos.
During the visit, four fatalities were reported, while six individuals were rescued alive—three of whom remain hospitalized. Search and rescue efforts continue for the five missing persons. LASBCA confirmed that the site had been sealed since October 2024. The identities of the client and supervising professionals are yet to be determined.
As part of efforts to ensure proper supervision by COREN Registered Engineers, the Lagos State Technical Committee, LSTC of the Engineering Regulation Monitoring, ERM&E on Friday, 7th March, 2025, inspected various project sites in Lekki and Ikeja, Lagos State.
COREN Lagos State Technical Committee, STC, of the Engineering Regulation Monitoring, ERM&E on Friday, 7th March, 2025 Visited the Froshtech Automotive Academy. The visit was aimed at Assessing Training Programs for Artisans, Craftsmen, and Technicians in Exotic Car Repairs & Maintenance (Bentley, BMW, Mercedes-Benz) .
Moments on camera from a sensitization visit to Huawei Technologies Co. Nig. Ltd. Lekki, Lagos, by COREN Lagos State Technical Committee, LSTC of Engineering Regulation Monitoring, ERM&E in Collaboration with Nigerian Society of Engineers, NSE Ikeja Branch – Focus on COREN Mandates and Registration.
OATH TAKING/INDUCTION BY GRADUATES FROM THE TEN (10) DEPARTMENTS OF THE FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ABU, ZARIA ON 5TH OCTOBER, 2024 AT MAMAN KONTAGORA SQUARE, ABU MAIN CAMPUS, SAMARU, ZARIA AS PUPIL ENGINEER. THE OATH TAKING WAS ADMINISTERED BY THE REGISTRAR OF COREN, ENGR. PROF. ADISA, ADEMOLA BELLO, FNSE, FAEng
COREN SEEKS FOR A DECLINE OF PROPOSED BILL TO AMMEND THE INDUSTRIAL TRAINING FUND (ITF) 2011. The President of the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria, Engr. Prof Sadiq Zubair Abubakar, FNSE, FAEng, Council Members of COREN, The President and Deputy President of The Nigerian Society of Engineers, the President of the Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria, The President of the Nigerian Association of Engineering Craftsmen, The National Board for Technical Education and other Stakeholders in the Engineering Sector attended a one day public hearing on a Bill for an Act to amend the ITF Act 2011, organized by the House of Representatives Committee of Industry.
The COREN President who asked for a decline in the passage of the proposed Bill pointed out certain clauses of the Bill that are direct affronts to some provisions in a number of existing Acts of parliament which portends usurpation of functions of many other agencies of Government including those of the Council for the … Continue reading COREN SEEKS FOR A DECLINE OF PROPOSED BILL TO AMMEND THE INDUSTRIAL TRAINING FUND (ITF) 2011. The President of the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria, Engr. Prof Sadiq Zubair Abubakar, FNSE, FAEng, Council Members of COREN, The President and Deputy President of The Nigerian Society of Engineers, the President of the Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria, The President of the Nigerian Association of Engineering Craftsmen, The National Board for Technical Education and other Stakeholders in the Engineering Sector attended a one day public hearing on a Bill for an Act to amend the ITF Act 2011, organized by the House of Representatives Committee of Industry.
