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Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) has raised the bar on engineering regulation with stricter enforcement of annual practising licence requirements and the establishment of a National Engineering Practice Database.
Council also approved a nationwide compliance audit of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to assess implementation of the approved enhanced entry-point policy for engineers in the public service, alongside renewed engagement with the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation.
The regulator also approved a structured competency development programme for Engineering Regulation Inspection Officers.
In a statement, Registrar/CEO of COREN, Professor Okorie Uche, said that the council approved a comprehensive regulatory strategy covering a nationwide public awareness campaign, an integrated digital compliance and verification platform, mandatory COREN compliance for engineering procurement and approvals, stronger engineering compliance inspectorate units and enhanced collaboration with relevant agencies.
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Regarding skills advancement and engineering standards, council approved the automation of registration processes for engineering artisans and Skills Training Centres on the COREN Portal, as well as measures to strengthen the recognition and regulation of engineering craftsmen. It also directed collaboration with the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) towards developing National Occupational Standards for several technical occupations, including bicycle mechanics, GSM phone repairs, satellite installation, tractor operation and maintenance, motor body building and transmission repairs.
For engineering education, council approved implementation of the National Engineering Admission Quota and Carrying Capacity Enforcement Framework to promote quality assurance in engineering programmes in Nigerian universities. Council equally approved revised Terms of Reference for the Codes and Standards Committee to strengthen the development, review, promotion and monitoring of engineering codes and standards.
Furthermore, council approved the adoption of the Engineering Sliding Scale of Fees in Nigeria (ESSOFIN), as well as the organisation of regional stakeholders’ engagement workshops before the end of 2026.
The registrar assured practitioners, government institutions, industry stakeholders and the public of COREN’s commitment to implementing the resolutions in line with its statutory mandate.
