COREN pushes international reforms to raise engineering standards
The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) has introduced major reforms aimed at aligning Nigerian engineering qualifications with global standards. At its 188th Ordinary Council Meeting in the first quarter of 2026, the Council approved new strategies for international accreditation and domestic regulatory improvements. Prof Okorie Uche, COREN’s Registrar, highlighted the significance of these changes for professional mobility and public safety. The reforms also address concerns over technical training quality and infrastructure standards in Nigeria.
TLDR
- COREN held its 188th Ordinary Council Meeting in the first quarter of 2026, focusing on international recognition and regulatory reforms.
- The Council approved applications for international accreditation under the Washington, Sydney, and Dublin Accords to boost global mobility for Nigerian engineers.
- New domestic measures include creating specialised units to strengthen oversight of engineering education, especially in Technical Colleges.
- A draft Amendment Bill was endorsed to expand enforcement, mandate insurance for infrastructure, and criminalise substandard materials.
- COREN registered 2,672 practitioners, approved 30 consulting firms, and accredited three new engineering skills training providers, bringing the total to 118.
