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]
Motto | Design, Build and Maintain for Progress |
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Formation | Decree 55 of 1970 |
Type | Professional organization |
Purpose | To regulate and continue the training and practice of Engineering in Nigeria and to ensure and enforce the regulation of all Engineering personnel |
Headquarters | 22, Addis Ababa Crescent, Wuse Zone 4, FCT Abuja |
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Membership | Over 40,000 |
Official language | English |
President | Engr. Ali Alimasuya Rabiu, FNSE, FNICE |
Website | http://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
- The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE)[5]
- National Academy of Engineering (NAE)[6]
- Association of Consulting Engineers in Nigeria (ACEN)
- Association of Professional Women Engineers in Nigeria (APWEN)
- Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)[7]
References
- "Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria – COREN History". www.coren.gov.ng. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
- "Engineering Personnel Registration and Guide". coren.gov.ng.
- "How to Register with COREN, Registration Procedures for Nigerian Engineers". Information Guide in Nigeria. 2018-06-03. Retrieved 2020-05-25.
- "Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria - COREN Council Structure". www.coren.gov.ng. Retrieved 2020-05-25.
- "History of NSE". www.nse.org.ng. Retrieved 2020-05-25.
- "Home". NAE Website. Retrieved 2020-05-25.
- "Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)". www.spe.org. Retrieved 2020-05-25.