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COREN’s 32nd assembly to address incessant infrastructure failure-President

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Sadiq Abubakar, President of the  Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), says its 32nd COREN Engineering  Assembly is poised to address the incessant engineering infrastructure failure in Nigeria

Abubakar made this this known yesterday in Abuja ,while briefing journalists on the 32nd COREN Engineering Assembly scheduled to hold on Aug.5 to Aug. 7 in Abuja.

He said that the Assembly with the theme, “Regulating Engineering Profession for Shared Prosperity in Nigeria “would have President Bola Tinubu, as  the Special Guest of Honour.

He said COREN created new departments and united as part of efforts to decentralise its operations, ensure effective engagement at the grassroots and promote sanity in the practice of engineering for a more positive impacts in Nigeria.

“Attendance at the Assembly is compulsory for all registered engineering practitioners and a requirement for the renewal of practicing licence for both individual and firms to minimise quackery responsible for the incessant engineering infrastructural failures.

“In response to the call on COREN to rise to the occasion to check the incessant failures of engineering infrastructure, especially building collapse across the country.

“The Minister of Works and the Chief Host of the COREN event, David Umahi, will inaugurate National Technical Committee to drive the Engineering Regulations Monitoring (ERME) at national level similar to the existing practice at regional and state levels.

“The ERME inspectors are to be supported by Engineering Intelligence and Surveillance (EIS) Task Force and EIS Whistle Blowers operating at national, regional and state levels”.

Abubakar said that the on-going COREN restructuring, and reforms were in line with the roadmap endorsed at the 31st Engineering Assembly held in 2023 for more effective and efficient operations.

He added that the improvement was also expected to advance, foster and strengthen existing partnerships and collaborations.

He said that to support these noble changes, Engineers Registration among others and Amendment Act No. 3, 2018 have been harmonised into a single document for easy reference and citation.

Abubakar said that eight new regulations were approved and gazette, which brought the number to over 30.

“These are veritable instruments that facilitate effective monitoring, enforcement, sanction and prosecution of quacks, offenders, among others,’’he said

Abubakar said the assembly would also have a session to guide Nigeria to prepare its submission and application for admission into Sydney and Dublin Accords for engineering technologists, technicians, craftsmen and artisans, respectively.

He said these associations would aid Nigerian practitioners to be recognised globally and they would be able export their skills internationally.

“This is similar to the historic admission of Nigeria into Washington Accord in 2023 at Taiwan.

“Engineering Professional Associations, Universities, Polytechnics, Technical Colleges, NSC, NUC, NBTE, ITF, among others will participate in line with their mandate and assigned roles.

“This is to ensure Nigeria once again join the League of Nations in these Engineering global bodies under IEA,’’he said

Abubakar said that COREN was ever ready to improve its performance in regulating engineering education and training of practitioners.

He said this was to ensure that their practices were in line with the global standards to safeguard lives and property and ensure the prevention of the failures engineering infrastructure.

He, however, said that the council needed funding to be able to carry out its regulatory mandate.

“Thus, the council is appealing to the Federal Government to continue to fund COREN similar to its peers in the health sector.

“It is our hope and prayer that the government would reconsider its position to return the Council into funding regime for the benefit of the citizenry and the nation,’’he appealed.

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HoS Hails Fubara Over Provision of Accommodation for Permanent Secretaries

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The Head of Service (HoS) of Rivers State, Dr. Mrs. Inyingi S. I. Brown, has commended Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, for approving befitting accommodation for Permanent Secretaries in the state.
This commendation was contained in a press release made available to newsmen in Port Harcourt.
According to the Head of Service, Governor Fubara has continued to demonstrate uncommon commitment to the welfare of civil servants in Rivers State, stressing that such gestures underscore his people-oriented leadership style. She urged civil servants across the state to remain supportive of the governor’s administration in order to sustain good governance and effective public service delivery.
Speaking on behalf of the Body of Permanent Secretaries, Dr. Brown congratulated Governor Fubara on the occasion of his 51st birthday, describing him as “a Governor who leads by serving.”
She further praised the governor’s service-driven and people-centred leadership approach, noting that it has significantly contributed to institutional stability and improved efficiency within the state’s public service. Special appreciation was expressed for the approval of a befitting accommodation complex for Permanent Secretaries, which she said reflects the governor’s commitment to staff welfare and enhanced productivity.
As part of activities to mark the governor’s birthday, the Body of Permanent Secretaries announced the sponsorship of 329 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) forms for indigent students across the state.
A breakdown of the initiative shows that 319 forms will be distributed across the 319 political wards in Rivers State, while five forms are allocated to non-indigenes and five forms to persons living with disabilities.
Interested applicants are advised to contact the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, for further details.
The Body of Permanent Secretaries wished Governor Fubara continued good health, divine wisdom, and greater accomplishments in his service to the people of Rivers State.
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Allegation of Disrespect to President Tinubu Unfounded — Rivers Government

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The attention of the Rivers State Government has been drawn to a statement credited to an acclaimed Rivers State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), purportedly authored by one Bestman Innocent Amadi, alleging that the Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, removed the official portrait of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, from the Government House, Port Harcourt.
For the avoidance of doubt, the Rivers State Government wishes to categorically state that there is no policy, directive, or intention on the part of the government or the Governor that disrespects the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria or undermines the authority of the Federal Government.
On the contrary, the Rivers State Government, under the leadership of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, currently enjoys a robust, cordial, and collaborative relationship with the Federal Government, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the Renewed Hope Agenda—a partnership that is already yielding positive and tangible benefits for the people of Rivers State.
Consequently, the insinuation that the Governor acted out of “ingratitude” or “disrespect” is misleading, irresponsible, inflammatory, and entirely unsupported by verifiable facts, and should therefore be disregarded by the public.
It is regrettable that a body expected to promote youth unity, peace, and responsible engagement would resort to incendiary language, personal attacks, and unsubstantiated claims capable of overheating the polity at a time when Rivers State requires calm, dialogue, and mature leadership.
The Rivers State Government therefore calls on well-meaning members of the public, particularly its esteemed and hardworking youths, to disregard and dissociate themselves from individuals or groups bent on advancing divisive rhetoric and falsehoods for political purposes.
Rivers State belongs to all of us. Political differences must never be allowed to override truth, civility, peace, and the collective pursuit of progress.
Members of the public are further urged to remain vigilant and avoid lending credence to inflammatory statements or the activities of fifth columnists pursuing dubious agendas aimed at sowing discord.
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Rivers Government Dismisses Allegations of Disrespect to President Tinubu

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The Rivers State Government has dismissed as unfounded and misleading allegations that Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara removed the official portrait of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu from the Government House in Port Harcourt.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the state government reacted to claims credited to an acclaimed Rivers State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), describing the allegation as false, irresponsible, and unsupported by any verifiable facts.
The government clarified that it has no policy, directive, or intention that disrespects the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria or undermines the authority of the Federal Government. It emphasized that Governor Fubara maintains a cordial, respectful, and collaborative relationship with President Tinubu and the Federal Government.
According to the statement, the relationship between Rivers State and the Federal Government has grown stronger under the Renewed Hope Agenda, with tangible benefits and positive impacts already being felt by residents of the state.
The Rivers State Government described insinuations that the governor acted out of “ingratitude” or “disrespect” as deliberately provocative, noting that such claims are capable of misleading the public and unnecessarily heating up the polity.
It further expressed concern that an organization expected to promote youth unity and peace would engage in what it termed incendiary language, personal attacks, and unsubstantiated accusations at a time when the state requires calm, dialogue, and responsible leadership.
The government called on well-meaning members of the public, especially the youths of Rivers State, to disregard the claims and dissociate themselves from individuals or groups spreading divisive rhetoric and falsehoods for political purposes.
Reaffirming its commitment to peace, unity, and progress, the state government stressed that political differences must never be allowed to override truth, civility, and the collective interest of the people.
Members of the public were also urged to remain vigilant and not give attention to inflammatory statements or individuals described as fifth columnists bent on causing division within the state.
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