COREN Inducts 53 Graduate Engineers, Tasks Members on Professional Standards

The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) has inducted 53 graduate engineers in a bid to uphold professional standards in the engineering sector. The induction ceremony, which was held at Gregory University, Uturu, Abia State, marked a significant milestone in the careers of the young engineers, who were administered the professional oath and advised to adhere to global best practices.

In his address, the President of COREN, Professor Sadiq Abubakar, emphasized the need for strict adherence to global engineering standards in Nigeria. He noted that with over 114 universities in the country offering engineering programs, there was an increased need for structured mentorship and adherence to international standards. “The days of unbridled proliferation of engineering programs without commensurate attention to quality and standards are behind us,” he said.

Professor Abubakar, who was represented by Eugene Iroakazi, outlined the council’s 12-point regulatory framework, which guides engineering education from admission through licensing. The framework includes mandatory internship, continuous professional development, and annual renewal of practicing licenses. He commended Gregory University for producing the pupil engineers and called for deeper collaboration between universities and industry to close skill gaps, especially regarding emerging challenges.

Administering the professional oath on the pupil engineers, the Registrar of COREN, Professor Okorie Austin Uche, advised them to pass through the processes of professional mentorship, which would culminate in their eventual induction as full engineers by COREN. He cautioned the fresh graduates against unprofessional conduct, emphasizing that their adherence to professional standards would determine their success in the industry.

In their remarks, the Vice-Chancellor of Gregory University, Professor Cele Njoku, and the Dean of the College of Engineering, Professor Joseph Udonne, assured COREN that the university would continue to uphold high academic and professional standards. They commended COREN for its efforts in regulating the engineering profession and ensuring that engineering education in Nigeria meets international standards.

Miss Ogan Sharon Tamunodiepiriye, with a CGPA of 4.80 from the Chemical Engineering Department, was named the best graduating student, a testament to the university’s commitment to academic excellence.

The induction ceremony marked a new chapter in the lives of the 53 graduate engineers, who are now expected to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and ethics in their practice.