OBE WORKSHOP FOR MEMBERS OF COUNCIL AND E &T COMMITTEE MEMBERS
REPORT ON WORKSHOP FOR MEMBERS OF COUNCIL AND E &T COMMITTEE MEMBERS HELD ON MONDAY, 8TH MARCH, 2021
1. Introduction
The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria, COREN, organised a Workshop on the Outcome Based Education (OBE) in Engineering Programmes in Nigerian Universities, for members of Council and Education and Training (E&T) Committee Members on Monday, 8th March, 2021.
2. Commencement of the Workshop
The Workshop commenced at 10.10 a.m with a National Prayer and was attended by twenty six (26) Council and E & T Committee Members.
The attendance list is presented as APPENDIX I to this report. The photographs taken on the occasion are presented in APPENDIX II.
3.Introductory Remarks By The Registrar
The Registrar, Engr. Prof. Joseph Odigure, on behalf of the President, welcomed Council and the E & T Committee Members and thanked them for finding time to attend the workshop despite their busy schedules.
The Registrar clearly stated that the activities of OBE, especially in the Nigerian institutions, are not limited to the Universities and that the E&T Committee had conceptualized a roadmap of ensuring that the Universities, Polytechnics, Technical Colleges, Organisations and Ministries collaborate in the actualization of the Outcome Based Education system.
He thereafter, introduced the President and called on him to deliver his welcome Remarks.
4. Welcome Remarks by the President
The President and the Chairman of the Workshop, Engr. A. A. Rabiu, FNSE, welcomed everyone present and then presented his Welcome Remarks.
4.1 Highlights of the President’s Welcome Remarks:
- He gave a brief review on COREN Accreditation mandate.
- Journey so far on COREN’s drive for OBE implementation.
- Urged members to have a holistic approach to the workshop for better understanding of OBE and its implementation strategy.
5. Introduction of Paper Presenters
The E & T Chairman introduced the Resource Persons invited for Paper presentation on OBE as follows:
| S/N | NAME | TITLE OF PAPER |
| 1. | Engr. Prof. Baba El-Yakubu | Overview of OBE |
| 2. | Engr. Dr. EyitayoAfolabi | Engineering Learning Outcomes and Graduate Attributes |
| 3. | Engr. Prof. Joseph Odigure, MNSE | COREN Accreditation Process and Evaluation |
| 4. | Engr. Prof. S.Z Abubakar, FNSE | COREN Accreditation: Team Assessment and Outcomes. |
6. Resolutions
At the end of the Workshop, the Chairman, Engr. A. A. Rabiu, FNSE, summarized the resolutions as follows:
- Urged all Members from the Academia and Industry to be fully committed to the pursuit of OBE implementation in Nigeria.
- COREN would collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure that students on SIWES and Industrial Attachment are given adequate hands-on-experience and be properly supervised while undergoing the training.
- COREN would commence pilot Accreditation exercise on OBE with Universities that are ready.
- COREN will enforce the full implementation of the OBE Manual when the programme commences.
- COREN and other stakeholders to support the Engineering Training School project by the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE)
7. Chairman’s Closing Remarks
The President/Chairman once again, appreciated members of council and the E&T committee members for a successful workshop. He said that COREN would kick-start OBE accreditation with the Universities that are fully ready. He thanked the President of ACEN and others who had been working for a whole week at the COREN Headquarters, Abuja. He also thanked the paper presenters for the good job done.
Finally, he wished members success as they continue with other Council’s and Committee’s assignments in the days ahead.
8. Vote of Thanks
The Vice President, Engr. C.U. Nwoji, on behalf of the President, thanked the Registrar and the Registry staff who made the workshop colourful. He thanked all participants for creating time to attend and for contributing robustly to the deliberations of the workshop.
9. Closing
The workshop closed at 2.30 pm with a group photograph by members.
APPENDIX I
List of Participants at the Workshop
LIST OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
| S/N | NAME | ADDRESS | TELEPHONE | POSITION | |
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1. |
Engr. A. A. Rabiu, FNSE | Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria.
No. 22 Addis Ababa Crescent, Wuse Zone 4, Abuja.
|
aarabiu2004@gmail.com | 08033140080 | Chairman |
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2. |
Engr. Prof. Sadiq Z. Abubakar, FNSE | Capital City University, PMB 3409,
No. 20. Yusuf Maitama Sule Rd, Nasarawa GRA, Kano, Kano State. |
szabubakar@yahoo.co.uk | 08035066982 | Member |
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3. |
Engr. Dr. C. U. Nwoji, MNSE | Department of Civil Engineering,
University of Nigeria, Nsukka. |
ugo.nwoji@unn.edu.ng | 08033678660 | Member |
| Engr. Dr. Felicia Agubata, FNSE | Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, Lagos. | agubataf@yahoo.com | 08033183074 | Member | |
| Engr. Ezekiel O. Ojekunle , FNSE | Nigeria Society of Engineers, Ibadan,
Oyo State. |
ojekunleeo@yahoo.com | 08036656503 | Member | |
| Engr. Okodugha Dauda Aluyah, FNSE | Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State. | aluyahd@gmail.com | 08028264445 | Member | |
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7. |
Engr. Margaret Oguntala, FNSE | 35B Abisogun Leigh Street, Ogba Lagos. | moguntala@yahoo.com
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08033001306 | Member |
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8. |
Engr. Baba Alkali | No. 26 Galtimaii Street, Maiduguri, Borno State. | balkaliee@yahoo.com | 08034167453 | Member |
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9. |
Engr. Prof. Babagana Mohammed, FNSE. | University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Borno State. | B1mohammed@yahoo.com | 08033035522 | Member |
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10. |
Engr. Prof. Stephen Mallo, FNSE, mni | University of Jos, Plateu, Plateu State. | profsmallo@gmail.com | 08037016190 | Member |
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11. |
Engr. Prof. Joseph O. Odigure | COREN Headquarters, No. 22 Addis Ababa Crescent, Wuse Zone 4, Abuja. | josephodigure@yahoo.com | 08033787849 | Member |
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12. |
Engng Tech. Ahmad M. Yabagi | Minna, Niger State | aayabagi@gmail.com | 08052256404 | Member |
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13. |
Engr. Nasiru A. Dantata | NSE, FCT-Abuja | Nasiru.dantata@dantata-sawoe.com | 08036134817 | Member |
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14. |
Engr. Adekunle Mokuolu | FCT-Abuja | kunlemoks@hotmail.com | 08078997000 | Member |
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15. |
Engr. David K. Omonibeke, FNSE | Nicon Town Estate, Lekki, Lagos, Lagos State | d.kabokewe@gmail.com | 08104545211 | Member |
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16. |
Engr. George C. Okoroma | Port Harcourt, Rivers State | gckoroma@gambetagroup.com | 08034030086 | Member |
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17. |
Engr. Tanko Gyang | Jos, Plateau State | tankogyang@yahoo.com | 08023202539 | Member |
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18. |
Engr. V. C. Igiri | Oweri, Imo State | engrigiri@gmail.com | 08037227482 | Member |
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19. |
Engr. Cyril O. Onyeneke | Ministry of Works & Housing, FCT-Abuja | ogurosy@yahoo.com | 08023181716 | Member |
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20. |
Engr. Jani Ibrahim, mni | Ilorin , Kwara State | janiibrahim@gmail.com | 08034040401 | Member |
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21. |
Engr. I. A. Maimaje | Kastina State | Maimaje234@yahoo.com | 08037054337 | Member |
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22. |
Engr. Felix Ebuzoeme | Ministry of Works & Housing, FCT-Abuja | felixbuzome@yahoo.com | 08063417490 | Member |
LIST OF E & T COMMITTEE MEMBERS
| S/N | NAME | ADDRESS | TELEPHONE | POSITION | |
|
1 |
Engr. Prof. O.A.U Uche, FNSE
|
Department of Civil Engineering,
Bayero University, Kano. |
okoauche@yahoo.co.uk | 08065416822 | Member |
|
2 |
Engn. Tgst Leo Okereke, FNATE | No 1 Ozuitem Street,
T. Egbu Quarters, Owerri. |
leonadoeng@yahoo.com | 08036702053 | Member |
|
3 |
Engn. Alilu Ibrahim Usman, FNATE | POMA University, Idiroko Campus, Ogun State. |
alilu.usman@yahoo.com | 08028720869 | Member |
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4 |
Engr. Umar Usman Maikunkele | Mechanical Engineering Dept., Federal Poly. Kaura,
Namoda, Zamfara State. |
usmaik72@gmail.com | 08052610350 | Member |
SUMMARY OF ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS = 22
EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMITTEE MEMBERS = 4
TOTAL NO. OF PARTICIPANTS = 26
APPENDIX II
Photographs taken at the Workshop
