Concerns over building collapses, infrastructure failures and the use of substandard materials have once again come to the fore as the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria, COREN, moves to tighten oversight and professional accountability within the sector.
At its 188th Ordinary Council Meeting, COREN endorsed a draft amendment bill to the COREN Act aimed at strengthening regulatory enforcement, improving public safety and raising professional standards across the engineering value chain.
In a press release made available to the media, COREN says the proposed amendment seeks to expand its enforcement powers across sectors, mandate compulsory insurance coverage for major infrastructure projects and criminalize the use of substandard materials as well as unauthorized alterations to approved engineering designs.
The Council says these measures are designed to curb professional misconduct, reduce structural failures and protect lives and investments.
In a move to align Nigeria’s engineering standards with global benchmarks, COREN also approved steps toward international recognition, including applications for Provisional Status under the Sydney and Dublin Accords.
Additionally, the Council approved revisions to the Engineers’ Code of Practice and Conditions of Engagement to reflect evolving best practices and current economic realities.
The engineering body reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening regulation, enhancing accountability and positioning Nigeria’s engineering sector for greater global competitiveness.
(Editor: Anoyoyo Ogiagboviogie)
