By Olanrewaju Adesanya
The President of COREN, Engr. Prof. Sadiq Zubair Abubakar, FNSE, FAEng has stated resolve to rejig the operational framework of the body, with a view to foster greater advancement in the engineering sector of Nigeria.
In a statement signed by Engr. Prof. Abubakar, with which invites were extended to participants for COREN summit billed to hold in Lagos on Tuesday,18th February 2025, from 9:00 a.m.to 2: 00p.m.at Marriot Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos.
He said the summit is pivotal as it aims to help all participants to retool for more efficiency in their deliveries.
Prof. Abubakar said that, “Lagos Regional Engineering Stakeholders Summit, is a pivotal gathering aimed at unveiling and discussing the restructuring, reforms, and new operational framework of COREN, ensuring compliance, and fostering innovation in the sector.
According to the COREN President. The forthcoming Summit will bring together key stakeholders, policy makers, industry leaders, academia, and professionals.
To deliberate on COREN’s recent legislative and operational reforms, which are designed to enhance efficiency, compliance, and governance in engineering practice nationwide.
As the host state the Governor Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu who is the Special Guest of Honour at this landmark event is to deliver a keynote address on the role of engineering in sustainable infrastructure development and economic growth in Lagos State and Nigeria at large.
He maintained that, the Governor’s presence will further underscore the government’s commitment to engineering excellence, innovation, and professional integrity.
Also, COREN will inaugurate the Lagos Regional Steering Committee (LRSC) during the Summit.
This committee is to provide technical and administrative oversight to COREN’s Regional and State Offices, ensuring the effective implementation of key engineering regulatory activities, including: Engineering Regulations Monitoring and Enforcement (ERM&E), Engineering Intelligence, Surveillance, and Enforcement (EISE)Task Force Engineering Investigations and Compliance Monitoring (TEICM).
The Summit will also introduce the expansion of COREN regulatory activities to cover at least 11 engineering sectors: Agro-Allied Engineering, Aviation & Aerospace Engineering, Oil and Gas Engineering, Construction & Building Engineering, Mining Engineering, and Maritime Engineering,
Other sectors are; Power Engineering, Communication Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Transportation Engineering and Bio-Medical Engineering.
This restructuring is aimed at improving industry governance, deepening specialization, and enhancing the overall regulatory framework within the engineering sector.
Speaking ahead of the Summit, the President of COREN, Engr. Prof. Sadiq Zubair Abubakar, emphasized the importance of this forum in aligning engineering practice with global best standards, fostering collaboration between regulatory bodies and stakeholders, and driving national development through engineering innovation.
“This Summit presents a unique opportunity for engineers, policymakers, and industry leaders to engage in meaningful discussions that will shape the future of engineering practice in Nigeria.
“The reforms we have initiated will not only improve compliance but also strengthen the regulatory impact of COREN in all engineering sectors, “the COREN President stated.”
