250 UNN Engineering graduates inducted by COREN

By Hilary Akalugwu

The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) on Tuesday inducted 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 successful completion of their course that qualified them for the induction.

The Registrar urged the inductees to adhere strictly to 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 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 Nigeria 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.