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From Felix Ikem, Nsukka
The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) has urged maiden-inducted graduates of the Faculty of Engineering in the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) to adhere strictly to regulations of the profession.
Prof Okorie Uche, the Registrar of COREN, said this in Nsukka, yesterday, during the first induction/oath-taking of 250 graduates of the Faculty of Engineering, UNN.
Uche congratulated the graduates for the successful completion of their course, which qualified them for the induction.
The Registrar urged the inductees to ensure that they maintain high professional conduct of the engineering profession
“As you take this oath, I urge you all to maintain high professional conduct of the engineering profession.
“Engineering is a noble profession and the Council frowns at any act of professional misconduct,” he said.
He commended parents of the inductees for investing in the education of their children and wards as well as the university’s faculty of engineering for adequate knowledge given to the graduates.
In his remark, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Simon Ortuanya, said the event was a landmark achievement in the history of the university and a testament to the unwavering commitment of UNN to academic excellence. “I congratulate the Dean, members of staff, students and the entire faculty of engineering for attaining this important milestone.
“I warmly welcome our distinguished guests, COREN and the Nigeria Society of Engineers.
“We appreciate your continued partnership in strengthening engineering education and ensuring that graduates are prepared to meet the highest standard of professional practice,” he said.
The VC, who was represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration, Prof Michael Onyia, said the day was a special day for the inductees as it marked a new phase in their lives.
“As ambassadors of the university, let your conduct reflect the ideals of this great institution.
“Continue to learn, innovate and use your knowledge to address the challenges facing our communities, our nation and the entire world,” he said.
Earlier in his remark, Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Prof Ikechukwu Ike-Eze, said that the event marked a defining moment in the history of the faculty.
“We are formally inducting our graduating engineers into the engineering profession, signifying our commitment to academic excellence, professional standards and ethical engineering practice.
“This ceremony is not merely a celebration of academic success; it is the beginning of a lifelong professional journey founded on competence, integrity, innovation and service to humanity.
“On behalf of the faculty, I express our sincere appreciation to COREN for approving the induction ceremony and for its unwavering commitment to regulating and advancing engineering practice in Nigeria,” he said.
Speaking further, the Dean urged the inductees to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, competence and ethical conduct.
“As graduates of the University of Nigeria, you carry the reputation of one of Africa’s foremost institutions.
“Let your knowledge be guided by wisdom, your innovation by integrity and your success by your positive impact on society,” he said.
Also, in his remark, the branch chairman, Nigeria Society of Engineers, Nsukka, Dr Gerald Akubue, said the oath-taking and induction ceremony was more than a celebration of academic success.
According to him, it marked the beginning of a lifelong commitment to professional excellence.
“I congratulate the inductee for reaching this important milestone. Your degree has opened the door, but your future will be shaped by your character, continuous learning, innovation and commitment to ethical practice,” he said.
In an interview, one of the inductees, Chukwuemeka Ukoh, said he was overwhelmed with joy to be among the first set of engineering graduates in UNN to be inducted into COREN.
Chukwuemeka expressed special gratitude to God for giving him life and his parents for investing in his education, as well as their support to him in all ramifications
Our Correspondent reports that Prof Chigbo Mgbemene presented an induction lecture while Prof. Clifford Nwoji chairing the event.
Some officials of COREN and the Nigeria Society of Engineers were present during the induction.
