By SUNDAY ABBA, Abuja
The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) has inaugurated a Technical Committee for the COREN Permanent Headquarters Jahi Project during a hybrid ceremony held on Thursday, 4th September 2025.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by Ojonugwa Haruna (Mrs),
Head, Corporate Advancement and Public Relations.
Declaring the committee inaugurated, COREN president, Prof. Sadiq Abubakar, emphasised that the project represents a major milestone in the council’s history.
He noted that the proposed world-class headquarters would not only symbolise COREN’s institutional growth and resilience but also strengthen its capacity for enduring service to engineering practice in Nigeria.
The President highlighted the strategic importance of the project in enhancing the council’s operational efficiency, visibility, and regulatory effectiveness.
He reassured stakeholders of COREN’s unwavering commitment to transparency, accountability, and excellence in the execution of the project.
The committee, chaired by Engr Olaolu Ogunduyile is composed of eminent engineering professionals and experts, including Engr Ibikunle S. Ogunbayo; Prof. O.A.U. Uche; Engr Tasui S. G. Wudil; Engr Felix Atume; Engr Ibrahim A. Maimaje; Engr Denis Dania; Engr Kam-Salem A. Bukar; and Engr Ezeilo Chigboka Joseph.
The Terms of Reference (ToR) for the Committee cover project scoping and definition, technical and financial feasibility studies, developing Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) models, ensuring regulatory compliance, engaging stakeholders and potential investors, and submitting periodic progress reports to the COREN Council.
The COREN boss charged the committee to deliver on its mandate with diligence, innovation, and integrity, noting that the successful completion of the headquarters would stand as a lasting legacy to the Engineering Profession in Nigeria.