The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) has called for closer collaboration with the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration to tackle issues of engineering failures arising from non-compliance with professional standards.
The call was made by COREN President, Prof. Sadiq Abubakar, at the 33rd COREN Engineering Assembly held in Abuja on Tuesday. The 2025 Assembly focused on the theme, “Advancing Quality Engineering Services and Businesses in Nigeria – Professional Compliance and Remuneration.”
Prof. Abubakar emphasized that the theme reflects pressing concerns within Nigeria’s engineering sector, particularly around professionalism, regulatory compliance, and fair remuneration, all of which are critical to delivering safe and high-quality infrastructure.
He reiterated COREN’s commitment to its regulatory mandate, which includes overseeing engineering education, ensuring proper training, and maintaining ethical standards across the profession.
“As a regulatory body, COREN is positioned to ensure that engineering practice in Nigeria meets global benchmarks. However, achieving this requires effective partnership with government institutions like the FCT Administration to ensure stricter enforcement of compliance in all engineering activities,” Abubakar said.
He further stated that collaboration with the FCT and other relevant authorities will help eliminate quackery, improve safety in engineering projects, and reduce the frequency of structural failures that have plagued several Nigerian cities in recent years.
The annual assembly brought together key stakeholders from academia, industry, and government to review developments in the engineering sector and chart strategies for enhanced professional integrity and improved service delivery.
