The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria, COREN had its
151st Ordinary Meeting on 8th October, 2016, with the President and
Chairman of the Council Engr. Kashim A. Ali, FNSE, mni, presiding. The
highlight/key decisions taken at the meeting are as follows:
1. Council considered the report of the Universities Accreditation
Visitation to the Engineering programmes of Nigerian Universities in the
3rd quarter of 2016 where 10 programmes were visited in 4 Universities
across the country. 6 programmes got Full Accreditation while 4
programmes got Interim Accreditation. The Council noted that the
NnamdiAzikiwe University, Awkagraduated 5 sets of students numbering
142 between 2010 and 2015 in two undergraduate programmes,
(Agric&Bioresource Engineering and Polymer & Textile Engineering) which
had not been accredited by COREN. Council therefore resolved that in line
with COREN Act, the products of such programmes will never be
registered and therefore cannot practise Engineering in Nigeria or any
part of the world. The 2 programmes however now have Interim
Accreditation for a period of 2 years with effect from 9th September,
2016.
2. Council approved the registration of 10 Engineering
Consulting Firms, 1,626 Engineers, 77 Technologists, 40
Engineering Technicians and 21 Engineering Craftsmen whose capabilities
have been adequately tested and found worthy of COREN Registration.
3. Considering the report of the Regulation and Control Committee, Council
noted the alarming rate of building collapse in Nigeria resulting in the loss
of lives and property. Council resolved that more than ever before, Erring
Engineering Firms and Personnel would be sanctioned in accordance with
its Code of Ethics.
Engr. W. Kamila Maliki FNSE,mni
Registrar COREN

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