Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria

Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) formerly known as Council for the Registration of Engineers in Nigeria, is the regulatory body that governs the practice of engineering in Nigeria.[1]

Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria
MottoDesign, Build and Maintain for Progress
FormationDecree 55 of 1970
TypeProfessional organization
PurposeTo regulate and continue the training and practice of Engineering in Nigeria and to ensure and enforce the regulation of all Engineering personnel
Headquarters22, Addis Ababa Crescent, Wuse Zone 4, FCT Abuja
Location
  • Nigeria
Membership
Over 40,000
Official language
English
President
Engr. Ali Alimasuya Rabiu, FNSE, FNICE
Websitehttp://coren.gov.ng/

Registration Procedure

Registration is done online and first requires the individual's institution sending the individuals transcript to a specified mail address. This also involves paying some fee and uploading some document to the body's website.[2] COREN membership is required to practice engineering independently, is a requirement for some engineering firms, and is mandatory for government contracts.[3]

Council Structure

The Council is the highest policy making body. The Members of the Council must be registered Engineering Personnel. The Council consist of 26 members in accordance with the Act,[4] as follows:

  • President – elected by the Council
  • Six Representatives of the Nigerian Society of Engineers
  • Four Representatives of the Universities with Engineering Faculties
  • One Representative of the Polytechnics
  • One Representative of the Technical Colleges
  • Six Representatives from States of the Federation
  • Four Representatives of the Minister
  • One Representative of NATE
  • One Representative of NISET
  • One Representative of NAEC

Council Committees
  • Regulation and Control
  • Finance and general purpose
  • Registration Committee
  • Education and training
  • Appointment, Promotion and Disciplinary Committee of Council

Other Nigerian Engineering Bodies

References
  1. "Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria – COREN History". www.coren.gov.ng. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
  2. "Engineering Personnel Registration and Guide". coren.gov.ng.
  3. "How to Register with COREN, Registration Procedures for Nigerian Engineers". Information Guide in Nigeria. 2018-06-03. Retrieved 2020-05-25.
  4. "Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria - COREN Council Structure". www.coren.gov.ng. Retrieved 2020-05-25.
  5. "History of NSE". www.nse.org.ng. Retrieved 2020-05-25.
  6. "Home". NAE Website. Retrieved 2020-05-25.
  7. "Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)". www.spe.org. Retrieved 2020-05-25.
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