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From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja
As part of efforts to end frequent building collapse, Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) has approved the establishment of a 90-Day Engineering Regulation Monitoring and Enforcement (ERM&E) Rapid Response Task Force to intensify the fight against quackery, strengthen project monitoring, and support efforts aimed at preventing building collapse and other engineering-related failures.
Council also approved the launch of a nationwide public awareness campaign to educate Nigerians on the dangers of engaging unregistered engineering practitioners and to promote compliance with engineering regulations and standards.
In a major step towards strengthening professional discipline and ethical conduct, council approved the activation of the Engineering Disciplinary Tribunal, which will provide a framework for addressing cases of professional misconduct and enforcing accountability within the engineering profession.
As part of efforts to deepen regulation and improve service delivery, council approved the registration of 3,328 engineering practitioners across various categories and 107 engineering firms, while also directing a review of existing registration guidelines to reflect emerging industry realities and global best practices.
Council further reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining the integrity of the engineering profession by directing the reporting of nine cases involving fraudulent academic certificates submitted for registration to the appropriate anti-corruption authorities for investigation and possible prosecution.
In a statement, to strengthen engineering education and quality assurance, council approved the gazetting of the Engineering and Technology Accreditation Bureau (ETAB) and reiterated COREN’s statutory role in the accreditation of engineering programmes in Nigeria.
In line with ongoing efforts to improve safety within the construction industry, council approved a national stakeholders’ engagement on the Draft Harmonised National Construction Safety Guidelines for the Nigerian Construction Industry. The engagement is expected to bring together key stakeholders to develop a more robust framework for promoting safe construction practices nationwide. Council also directed the completion and deployment of the upgraded COREN digital portal as part of ongoing digital transformation initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency and service delivery to practitioners and stakeholders.
Reaffirming its commitment to safeguarding lives and property, council emphasised the need for stronger collaboration with government institutions, industry stakeholders, and professional bodies to ensure that engineering works in Nigeria are undertaken only by qualified and duly registered practitioners.
The council noted that the resolutions reflect COREN’s unwavering commitment to strengthening engineering governance, promoting professionalism, combating quackery, improving construction safety, and supporting national development through effective regulation of engineering practice in Nigeria.
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