The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) on Tuesday inducted the maiden 250 graduates of the Faculty of Engineering, University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN).
Prof. Okorie Uche, the Registrar of COREN, performed the first induction/oath-taking of the graduates in Nsukka on Tuesday.
Uche congratulated the graduates for the successful completion of their course that qualified them for the induction.
The Registrar urged the inductees to adhere strictly to the regulations of the profession.
“As you take this oath, I urge you all to maintain high professional conduct of the engineering profession.
“Engineering is a noble profession, and the Council frowns on any act of professional misconduct,” he said.
He commended parents of inductees for investing on the education of their children and wards as well as engineering faculty for adequate knowledge given to the graduates.
In a remark, Prof Simon Ortuanya, the vice-chancellor of the UNN, said the event was a landmark achievement in the history of the university and a testament of the unwavering commitment of UNN towards academic excellence.
“I congratulate the Dean, members of staff, students, and entire faculty of engineering for attaining this important milestone.
“I warmly welcome our distinguished guests, COREN and the Nigerian Society of Engineers.
“We appreciate your continued partnership in strengthening engineering education and ensuring that graduates are prepared to meet the highest standard of professional practice,” he said.
The VC, who was represented by the deputy vice-chancellor, administration, Prof. Michael Onyia, said the day remained a special day for inductees as it marked a new phase in their lives.
“As ambassadors of this university, let your conduct reflect the ideals of this great institution.
“Continue to learn, innovate, and use your knowledge to address the challenges facing our communities, our nation, and the entire world,” he said.
Earlier in a remark, Prof. Ikechukwu Ike-Eze, Dean, Faculty of Engineering, UNN, said that the event marked a defining moment in the history of the faculty.
“We are formally inducting our graduating engineers into the engineering profession, signifying our commitment to academic excellence, professional standards, and ethical engineering practice.
“This ceremony is not merely a celebration of academic success; it is the beginning of a lifelong professional journey founded on competence, integrity, innovation, and service to humanity.
“On behalf of the faculty, I express our sincere appreciation to COREN for approving the induction ceremony and for its unwavering commitment to regulating and advancing engineering practice in Nigeria,” he said.
Speaking further, the dean urged the inductees to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, competence, and ethical conduct in their practice.
“As graduates of the University of Nigeria, you carry the reputation of one of Africa’s foremost institutions.
“Let your knowledge be guided by wisdom, your innovation by integrity, and your success by your positive impact on society,” he said.
NAN reports that Prof Chigbo Mgbemene presented the induction lecture while Prof. Clifford Nwoji chaired the event.
The highlight of the occasion was oath-taking by 250 inductees administered by COREN registrar.
