The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria, COREN, has inducted 53 graduate engineers in the 1st Induction and Oath-Taking event of Gregory University, Uturu, Abia State, with a call for strict adherence to global engineering standards in the country.
The President of COREN, Professor Sadiq Abubakar, said that with more than 114 universities in the country offering engineering, there was an increased need for global standards and structured mentorship for young engineers.
Professor Abubakar, who was represented by Eugene Iroakazi, outlined the council’s 12-point regulatory framework, which guides engineering education from admission through licensing, including mandatory internship, continuous professional development and annual renewal of practising licences.
The COREN President, who commended Gregory University for producing the pupil engineers, called for deeper collaboration between universities and industry to close skill gaps, especially regarding emerging challenges.
Administering the professional oath on the pupil engineers, the Registrar of COREN, Professor Okorie Austin Uche, advised them to pass through the processes of professional mentorship, which would culminate in their eventual induction as full engineers by COREN.
The Registrar, who was represented by Victor Ihediwa, the Chairman of the Abia State Technical Committee on COREN, cautioned the fresh graduates against unprofessional conduct.
In their speeches, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Cele Njoku, and the Dean of the College of Engineering, Professor Joseph Udonne, assured COREN that the university would continue to uphold high academic and professional standards.
Miss Ogan Sharon Tamunodiepiriye, with a CGPA of 4.80 from the Chemical Engineering Department, was named the best graduating student.
